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Pediatrics
Mathilde Letouzey, Laurence Foix-L'Helias, Heloise Torchin, Ayoub Mitha, Andrei S. Morgan, Jennifer Zeitlin, Gilles Kayem, Emeline Maisonneuve, Pierre Delorme, Babak Khoshnood, Monique Kaminski, Pierre-Yves Ancel, Pascal Boileau, Elsa Lorthe
Summary: The study found that the risk of late-onset sepsis in very preterm infants differs according to the cause of preterm birth, with infants born after hypertensive disorders or fetal growth restriction having a higher risk compared to those born after preterm labor. Antenatal factors, particularly the various causes leading to preterm birth, should be considered to better prevent and manage neonatal infectious morbidity and inform parents.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
D. Claire Wathes
Summary: Poor fertility is a major reason for premature culling of cattle. Both dam factors and external variables can influence the development of the calf fetus, referred to as fetal programming. Dam factors include age, parity, body condition, health and milk yield, while external variables include nutrition and the environment during pregnancy. These factors all have an impact on placental growth and nutrient supply to the fetus, which in turn affects the size, shape and body composition of the calf. This can also affect postnatal growth rates, organ structure and immunity. The extent of these effects on fertility is difficult to quantify due to practical challenges in obtaining long-term data. Nevertheless, there is compelling evidence that events happening before birth can compromise the fertility of some cows.
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Can Wang, Jiefa Yu, Ying Lu, Di Hua, Xiao Wang, Xuehua Zou
Summary: With the increasing pollution caused by plastics, biodegradable plastics are being considered as a new material to replace traditional plastics. However, with their application, certain issues such as the suitable conditions for biodegradation and the formation of biodegradable microplastics have been gradually exposed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jinwei He, Na Cao, Jiangrong Hei, Huiling Wang, Jinrong He, Yizhao Liu, Yuanyuan Ren
Summary: The study suggests that exposure to PM10, SO2, and O-3 may increase the risk of preterm birth for pregnant women, although the critical exposure windows vary.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Rebecca B. Costello, Andrea Rosanoff, Qi Dai, Leila G. Saldanha, Nancy A. Potischman
Summary: The balance between low magnesium intake and high calcium intake has been associated with increased risk of chronic diseases. A Ca:Mg ratio range of 1.70-2.60 is considered optimal, yet the average ratio for US adults exceeds 3.00. Some individuals may benefit from magnesium supplementation to maintain a favorable dietary Ca:Mg ratio.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Mansoor Ahmed, Wan Norafifah Wan Long, Sidra Javed, Timothy Reynolds
Summary: The study investigated the resistance pattern of uropathogens for commonly used antibiotics to treat UTI locally. Results showed an increase in resistance to Cefalexin and a decrease in resistance to Nitrofurantoin. Despite rising resistance rates, cautious use of Cefalexin is recommended for empirically treating uncomplicated UTIs, while Nitrofurantoin should be reserved for specific cases. Regular monitoring of antibiotic resistance rates is essential.
IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xue Yu, Chunhua He, Yanping Wang, Leni Kang, Lei Miao, Jian Chen, Qihui Zhao, Xiaona Huang, Jun Zhu, Juan Liang, Qi Li, Meixian Wang, Hanmin Liu
Summary: This study analyzed the epidemic characteristics of neonatal mortality due to preterm birth at 28-36 weeks gestation in different regions of China from 2009 to 2018. The study found that preterm birth was the main cause of neonatal deaths, with a significant downward trend in preterm neonatal mortality rates, and there were regional differences in the proportion of preterm neonatal deaths, as well as in the delivery patterns of preterm neonates among different regions.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bo Hu, Jie Tang, Guangtao Xu, Dongliang Shao, Huafei Huang, Jintong Li, Huan Chen, Jie Chen, Liangjin Zhu, Shipiao Chen, Bin Shen, Limin Jin, Long Xu
Summary: This study found a link between PM exposure during pregnancy and the risk of preterm birth (PTB) as well as the health of newborns. Specifically, combined exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 during pregnancy was associated with reduced gestational age, birth weight, height, head circumference, and Apgar 5 score.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haoran Zhang, Mingqi Bai, Xinyu Wang, Jianing Gai, Chi-Min Shu, Nitin Roy, Yi Liu
Summary: China's chemical industry has developed rapidly in the past decades, but thermal runaway incidents have posed a serious threat. Statistical analysis of 271 thermal runaway incidents in China from 1984 to 2019 showed an overall increase in both the number and fatalities of incidents. Organic and inorganic industries accounted for 57.2% and 10.7% of the total incidents, respectively.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhimei Qiu, Wenyan Li, Yang Qiu, Zhiyu Chen, Fumo Yang, Wenli Xu, Yuyang Gao, Zhen Liu, Qi Li, Min Jiang, Hanmin Liu, Yu Zhan, Li Dai
Summary: Our study found that exposure to PM2.5 in pregnant women may lead to preterm birth, primarily in the third trimester rather than the first two trimesters. The significant associations observed between preterm birth and maternal PM2.5 exposure in the first and second trimesters in single-pollutant models might be influenced by exposure to gaseous pollutants. Our findings suggest that the third trimester is a susceptible window for maternal PM2.5 exposure and preterm birth, and the impact of PM2.5 exposure on maternal and fetal health should take into consideration the influence of gaseous pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Gihan ELNahas, Florence Thibaut
Summary: There has been a significant increase in the use of psychoactive drugs by women of childbearing age and during pregnancy. The use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco during pregnancy poses serious health risks for both the mother and the baby. This review highlights the current trends in substance use during pregnancy and the associated consequences. It emphasizes the need for informing women about the harmful effects of using psychoactive substances during pregnancy and promoting prevention and intervention measures.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Temidayo S. Omolaoye, Mouhammad Omar Halabi, Maitha Mubarak, Asha Caroline Cyril, Ruthwik Duvuru, Rajan Radhakrishnan, Stefan S. Du Plessis
Summary: Statins, a commonly used medication for hypercholesterolemia and cardiovascular diseases, have been shown to effectively control cholesterol production. However, they are also associated with various side effects and their impact on male fertility is controversial. The conflicting findings may be attributed to factors such as age, dosage, duration of treatment, and underlying conditions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiang Xiao, Ruixia Liu, Yunjiang Yu, Zheng Zhang, Luke D. Knibbs, Bin Jalaludin, Lidia Morawska, Shyamali C. Dharmage, Joachim Heinrich, Stefania Papatheodorou, Yuming Guo, Yangyang Xu, Ling Jin, Yike Guo, Wentao Yue, Jilong Yao, Yue Zhang, Chengrong Wang, Shen Gao, Enjie Zhang, Shaofei Su, Tong Zhu, Guang-Hui Dong, Meng Gao, Chenghong Yin
Summary: Perinatal exposure to heat and air pollution increases the risk of preterm birth (PTB), especially in heavily polluted regions like China. This study analyzed data from the China Birth Cohort Study and found that maternal exposure to PM2.5, NO2, O-3, and extreme temperatures during the third trimester were independently associated with increased PTB risk. Interactive effects were observed between PM2.5 and high temperature, O-3 and high temperature, and O-3 and low temperature. These findings have important implications for future research and public health policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Agnese Sbrollini, Martina Mancinelli, Ilaria Marcantoni, Micaela Morettini, Virgilio Paolo Carnielli, Laura Burattini
Summary: An adaptive algorithm was proposed for real-time bradycardia identification in preterm infants, adjusting the baseline heart rate (BHR) based on recent heart rate (HR) data. The adaptive algorithm outperformed the standard algorithm in assessing the correlation between bradycardia metrics and health indicators in preterm infants.
BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING AND CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guoyu Zhou, Meng Yang, Jian Chai, Renjie Sun, Junxi Zhang, Hui Huang, Yawei Zhang, Qihong Deng, Lifang Jiang, Yue Ba
Summary: The study found that changes in preconception ambient temperature have a significant impact on the risk of preterm birth, especially when exposed to extreme high temperatures. Changes in preconception ambient temperature within 2 weeks or longer before conception were found to be sensitive to the risk of preterm birth, providing guidance for rural couples when planning for pregnancy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
