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Nutrition & Dietetics
Martina Barchitta, Roberta Magnano San Lio, Maria Clara La Rosa, Claudia La Mastra, Giuliana Favara, Giuliana Ferrante, Fabiola Galvani, Elisa Pappalardo, Carla Ettore, Giuseppe Ettore, Antonella Agodi, Andrea Maugeri
Summary: Limited evidence exists on the effects of maternal dietary patterns on birth weight, and most studies conducted so far did not adjust their findings for gestational age and sex, leading to potentially biased conclusions. In this study, a novel method was applied to derive dietary patterns among pregnant women and evaluate the associations with birth weight for gestational age. The findings suggest that adherence to an unhealthy dietary pattern is associated with an increased likelihood of having a large for gestational age newborn.
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Medical Laboratory Technology
Xiaoxue Wang, Yudong Pu, Shiwei Ai, Haixia Liu, Shuzhen He, Zhilan Li, Yuhui Dang
Summary: This study found that mercury exposure is associated with preeclampsia and adverse birth outcomes. Pregnant women with higher levels of mercury in their blood are more likely to develop mild and severe preeclampsia, as well as have low birth weight and preterm birth.
CLINICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jerusa da Mota Santana, Valterlinda Alves de Oliveira Queiroz, Marcos Pereira, Enny S. Paixao, Sheila Monteiro Brito, Djanilson Barbosa dos Santos, Ana Marlucia Oliveira
Summary: A prospective study found an association between maternal dietary patterns during pregnancy and birth weight, with dietary patterns in the third trimester directly impacting birth weight and insufficient dietary intake leading to maternal complications during pregnancy.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xiao Song Liu, Xiu Juan Su, Guo Hua Li, Shi Jia Huang, Yang Liu, Han Xiang Sun, Qiao Ling Du
Summary: This study found an association between FT4 and birth weight as well as birth weight discordance in twins, while TSH was not associated with birth weight. These findings have implications for obstetricians in preventing birth weight discordance in twin pregnancies.
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Environmental Sciences
Weeberb J. Requia, Petros Koutrakis, Stefania Papatheodorou
Summary: This study examines the association between Low Birth Weight (LBW) and ambient temperature exposure in Brazil, the largest county in South America. The results indicate that there is a significant positive association between LBW and ambient temperature, specifically in the northern region where the Amazon is located.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ethan K. Gough, Thaddeus J. Edens, Hyun Min Geum, Iman Baharmand, Sandeep K. Gill, Ruairi C. Robertson, Kuda Mutasa, Robert Ntozini, Laura E. Smith, Bernard Chasekwa, Florence D. Majo, Naume Tavengwa, Batsirai Mutasa, Freddy Francis, Lynnea Carr, Joice Tome, Rebecca J. Stoltzfus, Lawrence H. Moulton, Andrew J. Prendergast, Jean H. Humphrey, Amee R. Manges
Summary: The study in rural Zimbabwe found that the maternal intestinal microbiome composition and functions during pregnancy are closely related to infant birth weight and growth outcomes, with resistant starch-degrading bacteria playing a key role in predicting birth outcomes.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ondrej Mikes, Anne Lise Brantsaeter, Helle Katrine Knutsen, Liv Elin Torheim, Julie Bienertova Vasku, Tomas Prusa, Pavel Cupr, Karel Janak, Ladislav Dusek, Jana Klanova
Summary: This study investigated dietary patterns in a Czech pregnancy cohort and found that the 'unhealthy' pattern was associated with lower birth weight and length, as well as higher cephalisation index, while the 'healthy/traditional' pattern showed no association with any birth outcomes, highlighting the importance of a healthy diet during pregnancy.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Maya Venkataramani, S. Michelle Ogunwole, Laura E. Caulfield, Ritu Sharma, Allen Zhang, Susan M. Gross, Kristen M. Hurley, Jennifer L. Lerman, Eric B. Bass, Wendy L. Bennett
Summary: Participation in the WIC program is likely associated with improved birth outcomes and lower infant mortality. It may also be associated with increased receipt of child preventive services.
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Malgorzata Lewandowska
Summary: The study found that maternal pre-pregnancy obesity is associated with an increased risk of low birth weight, fetal growth restriction, and macrosomia in newborns. Additionally, the risk of macrosomia was three times higher for obese mothers, while the risk of low birth weight was 17 times higher, particularly in the subgroup of normal gestational weight gain. The risk profile showed that higher BMI values were associated with a higher risk of these outcomes, with specific threshold BMI values identified.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Christian Daniele, Leslie Farland, Ki Park, Peter F. Schnatz, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Marcia L. Stefanick, Jean Wactawski-Wende, Robert A. Wild, Cassandra N. Spracklen
Summary: This study found that low birth weight or a history of being born preterm increases the risk of adverse reproductive outcomes. Individuals with birth weight <6 lbs. were more likely to have a stillbirth or low birth weight infant, while those with birth weight =10 lbs. were more likely to have a high birth weight infant. Individuals born preterm were at increased risk for infertility, miscarriage, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and delivering a preterm or low birth weight infant.
EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Awole Seid, Desta Dugassa Fufa, Misrak Weldeyohannes, Zuriyash Tadesse, Selamawit Lake Fenta, Zebenay Workneh Bitew, Getenet Dessie
Summary: Inadequate dietary diversity during pregnancy in Africa is significantly associated with maternal anemia and low birth weight, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Carolina de Lima, Izabela da Silva Santos, Livia Castro Crivellenti, Daniela Saes Sartorelli
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between fatty acid intake and dietary fat quality in pregnant women and birth-weight categories of their newborns. It was found that a better-quality fat intake in the maternal diet could reduce the chance of a large-for-gestational-age newborn.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shevaun M. Teo, Celine M. Murrin, John Mehegan, Alexander Douglas, James R. Hebert, Ricardo Segurado, Cecily C. Kelleher, Catherine M. Phillips
Summary: This study investigates the associations between maternal dietary scores and placental outcomes during early pregnancy, as well as the potential sexual dimorphism. The results suggest that maternal diet quality, inflammatory potential, and antioxidant status are correlated with placental weight. Female fetuses may be more sensitive to glucose levels, while male fetuses may be more affected by inflammation and overall diet quality.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Yael Eliner, Moti Gulersen, Amita Kasar, Erez Lenchner, Amos Gruenebaum, Frank A. Chervenak, Eran Bornstein
Summary: This study analyzed the CDC natality live births database to examine the relationship and risks between teenage pregnancies and maternal and neonatal complications. The findings revealed that teenage pregnancies were associated with increased risks for various complications in both mothers and newborns.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Ahhyung Choi, Yunha Noh, Dong Keon Yon, Ju-Young Shin
Summary: This cohort study investigates the potential link between prenatal exposure to proton pump inhibitors and the risk of low birth weight.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shanshan Li, Danmeng Liu, Yijun Kang, Pengfei Qu, Baibing Mi, Zhonghai Zhu, Lixin Han, Yaling Zhao, Fangyao Chen, Leilei Pei, Lingxia Zeng, Duolao Wang, Hong Yan, Shaonong Dang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between maternal dietary pattern, B vitamins variation during pregnancy, and birth outcomes. The study found that a high B-vitamin dietary pattern was associated with higher birth weight and lower risk of SGA.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hong Jiang, Lina Wang, Juan Li, Yahui Fan, Zhaofang Li, Mei Ma, Sijiao Liu, Baoyu Li, Jia Shi, Chao Li, Baibing Mi, Fangyao Chen, Duolao Wang, Cheng Pei, Le Ma
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between the types and sources of dietary vitamin and carotenoid intakes and AMD risk in China. The findings showed that higher intakes of lutein and lutein-rich foods were associated with a significantly decreased odds of AMD. These findings provide further evidence of the benefits of lutein and lutein-rich foods in the prevention of AMD.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Suhang Shang, Ziyu Liu, Liangjun Dang, Binyan Zhang, Jin Wang, Wenhui Lu, Yu Jiang, Chen Chen, Yulang Fei, Ling Gao, Shan Wei, Yi Zhao, Ningwei Hu, Fude Liu, Jingyi Wang, Erlei Zhang, Baibing Mi, Qiumin Qu
Summary: The relationship between obesity and cognitive impairment varies in different studies, possibly due to insufficient consideration of anthropometric indicators and sex. This study compared the relationships among body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and cognitive impairment. It found that a low BMI and high WHR were associated with increased risk of cognitive impairment, with different levels of significance in males and females.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Binyan Zhang, Baibing Mi, Danmeng Liu, Huimeng Liu, Yutong Wang, Guoshuai Shi, Hui Jing, Yijun Kang, Jiaomei Yang, Shaonong Dang, Hong Yan
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between maternity formula supplementation and small for gestational age (SGA) status in Chinese newborns. The results showed that there was no significant association between maternal formula supplementation during pregnancy and the risk of total SGA birth. However, for twins, maternity formula supplementation during pregnancy was associated with a lower risk of SGA birth, especially when supplemented during the first trimester.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shiyu Chen, Weiwei Hu, Yuhui Yang, Jiaxin Cai, Yaqi Luo, Lingmin Gong, Yemian Li, Aima Si, Yuxiang Zhang, Sitong Liu, Baibing Mi, Leilei Pei, Yaling Zhao, Fangyao Chen
Summary: Accurately identifying the risk of re-admission is crucial for clinical decision making and management in heart failure patients. This study aimed to develop an interpretable predictive model based on a Chinese population for predicting six-month re-admission rates.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Jingguo Chen, Baibing Mi, Miaojia Yan, Yutong Wang, Kang Zhu, Chao Yu, Yanni Zhang, Sachiko Koyama, Xiaoyong Ren
Summary: Comorbidities such as high blood pressure, lung disease, sinus problems, and neurological diseases worsen the self-reported smell loss in COVID-19 patients. COVID-19 patients with seasonal allergy/hay fever experience greater loss of smell and taste, and poorer recovery in smell and taste after COVID-19. Diabetes does not worsen chemosensory disorder or affect recovery after acute infection.
LARYNGOSCOPE INVESTIGATIVE OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yemian Li, Yuhui Yang, Peng Zhao, Jingxian Wang, Baibing Mi, Yaling Zhao, Leilei Pei, Hong Yan, Fangyao Chen
Summary: This study aimed to explore the causal effects of specific social relationship subdomains on cognitive function among middle-aged and elderly Chinese. The findings showed that interaction with families, caring for grandchildren, interaction with friends, and participation in social activities were all associated with cognitive z-scores. Participants who had social contact 1-3 times a week had better cognitive function.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Peixi Rong, Yukui Chen, Yusong Dang, Xinyu Duan, Mingxin Yan, Yaling Zhao, Fangyao Chen, Jing Zhou, Duolao Wang, Leilei Pei
Summary: This study is the first to explore the association between lifestyles and multimorbidity in Chinese adults from a spatial perspective. The results indicate that factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, and depression are associated with the occurrence of multimorbidity. Furthermore, socio-economic and environmental factors in different regions also influence the occurrence of multimorbidity. These findings provide valuable information for developing targeted intervention strategies in different areas.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yating Huo, Suixia Cao, Jingchun Liu, Binyan Zhang, Kun Xu, Yutong Wang, Huimeng Liu, Peiying Yang, Lingxia Zeng, Hong Yan, Shaonong Dang, Baibing Mi
Summary: This study investigated the association between a plant-based diet and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in Chinese adults. The findings suggest a possible causal relationship between a healthy plant-based diet and a reduced risk of MetS, particularly abdominal obesity. BMI was found to mediate the relationship between a healthy plant-based diet and MetS. Controlling early dietary patterns and BMI may help reduce the risk of MetS.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yujie Qin, Hongyang Deng, Mengnan Lu, Yue Cheng, Baibing Mi, Yanfeng Xiao, Jing Zhou
Summary: The reproducibility and validity of a newly developed FFQ for children aged 6 to 12 in western China were evaluated in this study. The results showed good reproducibility of the FFQ in terms of food and nutrient intake and acceptable relative validity. The FFQ demonstrated acceptable agreement with 24 h recalls.
Article
Psychiatry
Jingchun Liu, Suixia Cao, Yating Huo, Huimeng Liu, Yutong Wang, Binyan Zhang, Kun Xu, Peiying Yang, Lingxia Zeng, Shaonong Dang, Hong Yan, Baibing Mi
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between sleep duration, sleep problems, and depression in Northwest China. The results showed that short sleep duration and sleep problems were associated with an increased risk of depression. Therefore, maintaining sufficient sleep time and healthy sleep habits in life may be a practical health promotion approach to reduce depression risk in Northwest Chinese adults.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Hao Lai, Yunfeng Li, Yafang He, Fangyao Chen, Baibing Mi, Junqi Li, Jiawen Xie, Guoqing Ma, Jinzhao Yang, Kun Xu, Xia Liao, Yan Yin, Junrong Liang, Liyun Kong, Xinyan Wang, Zhongxia Li, Yuan Shen, Shaonong Dang, Lei Zhang, Qian Wu, Lingxia Zeng, Lin Shi, Xuguang Zhang, Tian Tian, Xin Liu
Summary: Dietary fibers/probiotics may relieve constipation symptoms by optimizing gut microbiome. In a 4-week trial involving 250 adults with functional constipation, different formulas containing dietary fibers or probiotics were compared with placebo. No significant differences were observed in bowel movement frequency, Bristol stool scale score, and degree of defecation straining, but the intervention groups showed improvements in stool consistency. The intervention groups also showed changes in gut microbiota, with specific microbial genera associated with increased bowel movement frequency.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Majed Jebril, Mohsen Mazidi, Xin Liu, Baibing Mi, Heba Arafat, Zumin Shi, Youfa Wang
Summary: This study investigates the burden of hypertension and its association with war-related traumatic events among mid-aged and older Palestinians in Gaza. The results show that war-related traumatic events are positively associated with adverse blood pressure trajectory. Therefore, intervention programs are needed to manage and prevent chronic diseases in this vulnerable population.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Baoyu Li, Ni Yan, Hong Jiang, Meng Cui, Min Wu, Lina Wang, Baibing Mi, Zhaofang Li, Jia Shi, Yahui Fan, Mougni Mohamed Azalati, Chao Li, Fangyao Chen, Mao Ma, Duolao Wang, Le Ma
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between sugar-sweetened beverages, artificially sweetened beverages, and fruit juice consumption with the incidence of cardiometabolic conditions. The findings showed that the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and artificially sweetened beverages was significantly associated with the risk of hypertension, stroke, and all-cause mortality. Fruit juice consumption was associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Therefore, neither artificially sweetened beverages nor fruit juices can be considered as healthier alternatives to sugar-sweetened beverages.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hui Jing, Yuxin Teng, Samuel Chacha, Ziping Wang, Guoshuai Shi, Baibing Mi, Binyan Zhang, Jiaxin Cai, Yezhou Liu, Qiang Li, Yuan Shen, Jiaomei Yang, Yijun Kang, Shanshan Li, Danmeng Liu, Duolao Wang, Hong Yan, Shaonong Dang
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the diversity of animal foods on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among residents. The results show that a diverse intake of animal-sourced foods is positively associated with better HRQoL, particularly for men.
