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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.
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Genetics & Heredity
David M. Evans, Rachel M. Freathy
Summary: This study utilized extensive pedigree data from the Icelandic population to identify genetic effects on birth weight that differ according to parental origin, and to distinguish the contributions from the maternal intrauterine environment and offspring genetics on fetal growth.
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Developmental Biology
Nana Matoba, James W. Collins, Maria Dizon
Summary: Despite advancements in perinatal medicine, racial disparities in birth outcomes continue to be a public health concern in the United States. The underlying mechanisms for these disparities, which have persisted for a long time, remain poorly understood. This review examines the transgenerational risk factors for racial disparities in preterm birth, including the impact of interpersonal and structural racism, theoretical models of stress, and biological markers of racial disparities.
DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Wenxiu Wang, Jun Lv, Canqing Yu, Yu Guo, Pei Pei, Zhenhuang Zhuang, Ling Yang, Iona Y. Millwood, Robin G. Walters, Yiping Chen, Huaidong Du, Xianping Wu, Junshi Chen, Zhengming Chen, Robert Clarke, Tao Huang, Liming Li
Summary: Genetic predisposition to low birth weight and childhood obesity is associated with higher risk of adult T2D, but this risk can be reduced in adulthood by adherence to a healthy lifestyle, especially among those with high genetic risk of childhood obesity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Marion Ouidir, Xuehuo Zeng, Suvo Chatterjee, Cuilin Zhang, Fasil Tekola-Ayele
Summary: This study investigated the associations between genetic risk scores for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and fetal weight and birth weight. The results showed that among European Americans, higher T2D genetic risk scores were associated with increased fetal weight and birth weight. However, no similar associations were found in non-Europeans.
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Environmental Sciences
Jieman Lin, Jie Ding, Xuemei Di, Wenqin Sun, Huifen Chen, Hai Zhang
Summary: The abuse of antibiotics in animal husbandry and the subsequent passive exposure to residual antibiotics through food consumption has resulted in significant public health concerns. This study aimed to investigate the potential adverse effects of prenatal antibiotics exposure on fetal growth and development. The findings suggest that prenatal exposure to certain antibiotics may negatively impact fetal growth indicators.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Thorhildur Juliusdottir, Valgerdur Steinthorsdottir, Lilja Stefansdottir, Gardar Sveinbjornsson, Erna Ivarsdottir, Rosa B. Thorolfsdottir, Jon K. Sigurdsson, Vinicius Tragante, Kristjan E. Hjorleifsson, Anna Helgadottir, Michael L. Frigge, Gudmundur Thorgeirsson, Rafn Benediktsson, Emil L. Sigurdsson, David O. Arnar, Thora Steingrimsdottir, Ingileif Jonsdottir, Hilma Holm, Daniel F. Gudbjartsson, Gudmar Thorleifsson, Unnur Thorsteinsdottir, Kari Stefansson
Summary: The study revealed that maternal and fetal genomes influence fetal birth weight through different mechanisms. Birth weight, as a common measure of fetal growth, is affected by both fetal and maternal genomes.
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Environmental Sciences
Li Shang, Liyan Huang, Liren Yang, Longtao Leng, Cuifang Qi, Guilan Xie, Ruiqi Wang, Leqian Guo, Wenfang Yang, Mei Chun Chung
Summary: The study found that prenatal exposure to air pollution may have adverse effects on term birth weight, with effects varying depending on trimesters and pollutants. This provides further evidence for the adverse effects of air pollution exposure on term birth weight in heavily polluted areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Microbiology
Christa N. Cheatham, Kevin L. Gustafson, Zachary L. McAdams, Giedre M. Turner, Rebecca A. Dorfmeyer, Aaron C. Ericsson
Summary: Obesity is a major health issue and burden on the healthcare system. The gut microbiome plays a role in body weight regulation and feeding behavior. This research aimed to investigate whether differences in the gut microbiome were associated with differences in intake, fecal energy loss, and fetal growth.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Emmanuel Yovo, Manfred Accrombessi, Gino Agbota, Alice Hocquette, William Atade, Olaiitan T. Ladikpo, Murielle Mehoba, Auguste Degbe, Ghyslain Mombo-Ngoma, Achille Massougbodji, Nikki Jackson, Nadine Fievet, Barbara Heude, Jennifer Zeitlin, Valerie Briand
Summary: This study evaluated the international fetal growth standards from INTERGROWTH-21st and WHO in a cohort from southern Benin, finding that the centiles in the RECIPAL cohort were higher than INTERGROWTH-21st and closer to WHO. The proportions of fetuses under 10th percentile thresholds were systematically lower when applying INTERGROWTH-21st compared to WHO standards.
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Environmental Sciences
Viktoriia Goriainova, Christina Awada, Florence Opoku, Judith T. Zelikoff
Summary: BC exposure has been correlated with adverse effects on fetal health, including low birth weight and preterm birth risks, as well as cardiometabolic and respiratory complications for the mother. Further research is needed to thoroughly investigate the increased risk of gestational diabetes and other maternal health issues associated with BC exposure.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Katherine Grantz, Stefanie Hinkle, Dian He, John Owen, Daniel A. Skupski, Cuilin A. Zhang, Anindya A. Roy
Summary: Customized fetal growth charts assume normality and constant coefficient of variation assumptions, but these assumptions have never been formally tested. By analyzing longitudinal sonographic biometric data, we found that the assumptions of proportionality and normal distribution may be questionable. A heteroscedastic model that captures unstable variance in customization characteristics appears to improve the detection of abnormal growth percentiles.
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Developmental Biology
Marianne Allbrand, Daniel Eklund, Yang Cao, Kerstin Nilsson, Maria Lodefalk
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between placental gene expression of leptin, its receptor, and inflammatory cytokines in obese mothers and offspring birth weight and sex. The findings revealed a reverse U-shaped association between placental leptin expression and birth weight z-scores, with higher z-scores in female infants. Additionally, the expression of different genes differed by sex, suggesting a complex regulation of fetal growth by placental leptin signaling in maternal obesity.
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Tom Halevy, Meirav Nezer, Jorden Halevy, Tomer Ziv-Baran, Eran Barzilay, Eldad Katorza
Summary: This study used MRI to compare brain volumes of discordant twins and found that twins with appropriate birth weight had smaller brain structure volumes compared to those with lower birth weight. However, there was no significant difference in neurodevelopmental outcomes between discordant twins.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gina Marie Uehre, Svetlana Tchaikovski, Atanas Ignatov, Ana Claudia Zenclussen, Mandy Busse
Summary: The signaling of B cells is crucial in the pathogenesis of preterm birth. Deficiency or loss of specific signaling molecules in B cells can lead to a shift from immune regulation to inflammation, resulting in preterm birth.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
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(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
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(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
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(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
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(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
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(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
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(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)