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Environmental Sciences
Yiquan Zheng, Xiaotian Liu, Xiaoqin Song, Yaling He, Ning Kang, Caiyun Zhang, Wei Liao, Yinghao Yuchi, Jian Hou, Zhenxing Mao, Wenqian Huo, Chongjian Wang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association of cooking fuel use or daily cooking duration with normocytic anemia and further explore the modification effect of mechanical ventilation. The results showed that both clean fuel and solid fuel users were significantly associated with increased prevalence of normocytic anemia, and the risk of normocytic anemia also increased with longer daily cooking duration. However, mechanical ventilation could attenuate these associations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
S. Ghosh, T. Thomas, A. Kurpad, H. S. Sachdev
Summary: The study found that high body iron status is associated with non-communicable diseases in adolescents, depending on wealth and co-existing prediabetes. This has important implications for iron intake in anemia prevention programs and the relationship between NCD and body iron stores should be studied.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shisi Shen, Min Luo, Xuchen Meng, Ying Deng, Shuwen Cheng
Summary: The study found a clear association between the use of solid fuels for cooking and mortality among older individuals, with an even stronger association observed in individuals exposed to high levels of PM2.5.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cecilia Isabel Oviedo-Solis, Eric A. Monterrubio-Flores, Gustavo Cediel, Edgar Denova-Gutierrez, Simon Barquera
Summary: Evidence shows an association between the consumption of ultraprocessed products and the presence of the double burden of malnutrition and excess weight in children and adolescents.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ziyang Ren, Weidi Sun, Shiyi Shan, Leying Hou, Siyu Zhu, Qian Yi, You Wu, Chao Guo, Jufen Liu, Peige Song
Summary: There is an association between household solid fuel use and functional disability, and reducing solid fuel usage could help reduce the burden of functional disability in China's aging society.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoyu Jin, Yuling Wang, Yudong Wu, Yunfeng Liang, Yuxuan Li, Xiaoni Sun, Shuangshuang Yan, Lu Mei, Junwen Tao, Jian Song, Rubing Pan, Weizhuo Yi, Jian Cheng, Linsheng Yang, Hong Su
Summary: The use of household solid fuel is associated with frailty and an increased medical burden. Those who use solid fuel are more likely to be frail and also have a higher medical burden. Household solid fuel is one of the causes of increased medical burden.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Patrick J. Lenehan, Eshwan Ramudu, A. J. Venkatakrishnan, Gabriela Berner, Reid McMurry, John C. O'Horo, Andrew D. Badley, William Morice, John Halamka, Venky Soundararajan
Summary: A retrospective study compared laboratory test measurements in rehospitalized COVID-19 patients versus those not rehospitalized after viral clearance, finding that rehospitalized patients had lower hemoglobin levels and were more likely to have moderate or severe anemia. These findings suggest that anemia-related lab tests should be considered in risk assessment for COVID-19 patients.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Malgorzata Salamonowicz-Bodzioch, Monika Rosa, Jowita Fraczkiewicz, Ewa Gorczynska, Katarzyna Gul, Malgorzata Janeczko-Czarnecka, Tomasz Jarmolinski, Krzysztof Kalwak, Monika Mielcarek-Siedziuk, Igor Olejnik, Joanna Owoc-Lempach, Anna Panasiuk, Kornelia Gajek, Blanka Rybka, Renata Ryczan-Krawczyk, Marek Ussowicz
Summary: The study found that the FluCyATG conditioning regimen achieved positive outcomes in children with SAA, including early engraftment, high overall survival, and low risk of viral replication.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Margaret Nampijja, Agnes M. Mutua, Alison M. Elliott, John Muthii Muriuki, Amina Abubakar, Emily L. Webb, Sarah H. Atkinson
Summary: Children living in Sub-Saharan Africa are vulnerable to developmental delay, especially in the first five years due to factors like disease and malnutrition. This study found that lower maternal and child hemoglobin levels were associated with reduced psychomotor scores at 15 months, while only lower hemoglobin levels in infancy were associated with reduced language scores. Anemia and iron deficiency had no evidence of being associated with cognitive or motor scores at five years. This highlights the importance of managing anemia in pregnancy and infancy and the need for further research on their effects in children in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Anthony Batte, Sahit Menon, John M. Ssenkusu, Sarah Kiguli, Robert Kalyesubula, Joseph Lubega, Zachary Berrens, Edrisa Ibrahim Mutebi, Rodney Ogwang, Robert O. Opoka, Chandy C. John, Andrea L. Conroy
Summary: This study investigated the diagnosis of acute kidney injury in low- and middle-income countries. By measuring urine NGAL levels using a dipstick test, it was found that children with sickle cell anemia were at a higher risk of acute kidney injury, and urine NGAL levels may be associated with mortality.
KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yaling He, Xiaotian Liu, Yiquan Zheng, Zhihan Zhai, Xueyan Wu, Ning Kang, Yinghao Yuchi, Jian Hou, Zhenxing Mao, Wenqian Huo, Chongjian Wang, Yuqian Li
Summary: This study aimed to examine the effects of cooking fuel use and socioeconomic status on anemia risk in rural China. The results showed that using gas or solid fuel for cooking was associated with higher anemia risk and lower levels of hemoglobin, red blood count, and hematocrit. Furthermore, education and income levels were independently associated with anemia risk and anemia-related parameters.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Virology
Zheying Tao, Jing Xu, Wei Chen, Zhitao Yang, Xiaoman Xu, Ling Liu, Ruwu Chen, Jingyuan Xie, Mingyu Liu, Jingyi Wu, Huiming Wang, Jialin Liu
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of anemia on COVID-19 patients and found that anemia is associated with the severity of COVID-19, with anemic patients more likely to have comorbidities and severe illness. Anemia was related to elevated levels of CRP, PCT, and other laboratory indices, and was positively associated with the severity of COVID-19 in terms of dyspnea, CRP, and PCT.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marina Visser, Tertia Van Zyl, Susanna M. Hanekom, Jeannine Baumgartner, Marinka Van der hoeven, Christine Taljaard-Krugell, Cornelius M. Smuts, Mieke Faber
Summary: The study found that children with anemia and iron deficiency had lower nutrient density, and children with anemia had a lower nutrient-density-to-price ratio. However, diet cost was not related to anemia and iron status. Therefore, careful selection of nutrient-dense foods as substitutes can help prevent anemia and iron deficiency.
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Clinical Neurology
Silvia Fraga, Sara Soares, Ana Cristina Santos, Henrique Barros
Summary: Children who experience physical abuse from their parents are more likely to have elevated levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), with a positive correlation between the severity of violence and hs-CRP levels. This suggests that parental violence may have a negative impact on children's health, influencing inflammatory processes even at an early age.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alessia Oppezzo, Lovely Monney, Henri Kilian, Lofti Slimani, Frederique Maczkowiak-Chartois, Filippo Rosselli
Summary: This study found that central nervous system gliomas promote the growth and metastasis of intracranial tumors by inhibiting neuronal differentiation and by their role in synaptic remodeling; whereas spinal cord gliomas inhibit their growth and metastasis by suppressing synaptic remodeling.
CELL AND BIOSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Roberto A. Accinelli, Juan A. Leon-Abarca, David Gozal
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Roberto Alfonso Accinelli, Juan Alonso Leon-Abarca
Letter
Respiratory System
Roberto Alfonso Accinelli, Juan Alonso Leon-Abarca
ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
(2020)
Letter
Pediatrics
Juan Alonso Leon-Abarca
Letter
Respiratory System
Roberto Alfonso Accinelli, Juan Alonso Leon-Abarca
ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Juan Alonso Leon-Abarca, Arianna Portmann-Baracco, Mayte Bryce-Alberti, Carlos Ruiz-Sanchez, Roberto Alfonso Accinelli, Jorge Soliz, Gustavo Francisco Gonzales
Summary: The study reveals that patients with diabetes are more likely to have COVID-19 and COVID-19 pneumonia, as well as higher hospitalization, intubation, and ICU admission rates. Patients residing in higher altitudes are more likely to require intubation treatment.
Article
Respiratory System
Juan A. Leon-Abarca, Cristel Quinones, Einever Perez, Diana Rodriguez-Hurtado
Summary: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that can affect organs beyond the lungs, particularly in individuals with adverse genetic backgrounds and immunosuppression. The extrapulmonary form of TB, which represents a significant percentage of cases in certain regions, can involve various organs and poses unique challenges for diagnosis and treatment.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF CHEST DISEASES AND TUBERCULOSIS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muqiu Hu, Xin Zhao, Jinghan Gu, Lulu Qian, Zhiqing Wang, Yuanyuan Nie, Xiaoyu Han, Long An, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: Due to its simple process, environmental friendliness, and low operating costs, biometallurgy has become a popular technology for metals recovering from low-grade ores and tailings. An optimized agar was used to isolate and grow functional bacteria, resulting in the successful isolation of six functional stains. These strains were further tested for their ability to leach metals from polymetallic sulfide tailings, with significant improvements observed when the strains were mixed together. The selection of leaching process should be based on tailings composition and target metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saqib Hassan, Aswin Thacharodi, Anshu Priya, R. Meenatchi, Thanushree A. Hegde, R. Thangamani, Ht Nguyen, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is a compound that disrupts the function of the endocrine system and is found in the environment. EDCs, such as Bisphenol A and pesticides, have been shown to have negative effects on the female reproductive system. Understanding the relationship between EDCs and women's health is crucial for developing strategies to protect reproductive health and informing public policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lichang Zhou, Zhaoling Li, Boyi Cheng, Jinqi Jiang, Xinqi Bi, Zongping Wang, Guanghao Chen, Gang Guo
Summary: Thiosulfate can promote sulfur-mediated bacterial activity, inhibit glycogen accumulating organisms, and enhance denitrification efficiency. After the carbon source is reduced, the competitive ability of glycogen accumulating organisms increases, resulting in reduced sulfate reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claire E. Campbell, Devyn L. Cotter, Katherine L. Bottenhorn, Elisabeth Burnor, Hedyeh Ahmadi, W. James Gauderman, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Daniel Hackman, Rob McConnell, Kiros Berhane, Joel Schwartz, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting
Summary: Recent studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased risk for behavioral problems during development. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate how exposure during the transition to adolescence may affect emotional behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-hong Liang, Ru-yu Yang, Mei-ling Liu, Ying-qi Pu, Wen-wen Bao, Yu Zhao, Li-xin Hu, Yu-shan Zhang, Shan Huang, Nan Jiang, Xue-ya Pu, Shao-yi Huang, Guang-hui Dong, Ya-jun Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between urban Green and blue spaces (GBS) exposure and Emotion and behavior problems (EBP) in youth populations. The findings suggest that higher exposure to GBS, particularly green spaces (GS) and blue spaces (BS), is associated with a decrease in the risk of developing total difficulties in young individuals. The joint effect of GS and BS may also contribute to the decrease in EBPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Ruiz-Sobremazas, Mario Ruiz Coca, Miguel Morales-Navas, Rocio Rodulfo-Cardenas, Caridad Lopez-Granero, Maria Teresa Colomina, Cristian Perez-Fernandez, Fernando Sanchez-Santed
Summary: Air pollution is associated with a range of health issues and gestational exposure to environmental pollutants may be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. This study investigated the effects of oral gestational exposure to particulate matter (PM) on ultrasonic vocalizations (USV). The findings suggest that this exposure may lead to social deficits and abnormal gene expression related to neurotransmitter systems. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of air pollution on neurodevelopmental disorders and the neurotransmission systems involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yagmur Kabakci, Sadiye Kosar, Ozgur Dogan, Fehmi Gorkem Uctug, Osman Atilla Arikan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrohydrolysis pretreatment on municipal solid waste. The results showed that applying electrohydrolysis pretreatment increased methane production and reduced the time required for hydrolysis, suggesting it is a promising method to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanwu Zhao, Yaozhong Pan, Hanyi Wu, Yu Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of industrial zones on urban heat islands using remote sensing images and a novel spectral index. The research found that the contraction or expansion of industrial zones has a significant effect on land surface temperature. The results are valuable for environmental assessment and fine management of industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bang Du, Zhongzhong Wang, Piet N. L. Lens, Xinmin Zhan, Guangxue Wu
Summary: This study investigated the performance, syntrophic relationships, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of ethanol-fed reactors with different operational modes and solids retention times. The results showed that different microorganisms were enriched under different SRT conditions, and syntrophic bacteria related to methane production could be enriched under low SRT conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Muralikrishnan Ramalingam, Gasim Hayder, Balamurugan Karupaiya Sathaiah, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Priya Arunkumar
Summary: The present study investigated the sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using waste algal blooms. The biochar produced by the marine algae Ulva reticulata was used to remove chromium, nickel, and zinc from aqueous solutions. The study examined the adsorbents' properties and stability using SEM/EDX, FTIR, and XRD. The results showed that the biochar had high removal efficiency for the toxic metals, and the packed bed column effectively removed the heavy metal ions. The Thomas and Adams-Bohart models were found to best fit the regression values, and desorption studies were conducted to understand the sorption and elution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Vinayagam, Kavitha Nagarasampatti Palani, Sudha Ganesh, Siddharth Rajesh, Vedha Varshini Akula, Ramapriyan Avoodaiappan, Omkar Singh Kushwaha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of pollutants in water contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans and wildlife. Finding effective wastewater treatment techniques is crucial for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. This paper highlights recent advances in the electrochemical advanced oxidation method and other processes for treating pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticide-polluted effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
Summary: This study investigated the sorption of citric acid onto humic acid-iron hydr(o)xide coprecipitate (HAFHCP) and the reciprocal effects of citric acid and P sorption on HAFHCP. The results showed that citric acid could increase P availability and have an impact on P sorption.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xibo Xu, Zeqiang Wang, Xiaoning Song, Wenjie Zhan, Shuting Yang
Summary: The selection of predictor variables is crucial in building a digital mapping model for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil. Traditionally, spatial and spectral parameters have been used as predictor variables, but the temporal dimension is often overlooked. This study demonstrates the value of incorporating temporal indices in the model, leading to significant performance improvements. The temporal-spatial-spectral covariate combinations used in a random forest (RF) algorithm achieve satisfactory mapping accuracy and outperform other methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
Summary: Heteroatom doping can reconfigure the electronic structure of heterogeneous catalysts, leading to the development of advanced oxidation water purification materials with superior performance and stability. In this study, a series of catalysts with different elemental doping were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method. The S-doped NiCo2O4 catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance for the removal of Tetracycline, with significantly increased kinetic constant and high oxidation and mineralization efficiency in a wide pH range. The degradation process was dominated by non-radical oxidation pathway after S doping, and the overall process moved towards low toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Srivalli Thimmarayan, Harshavardhan Mohan, Gaddapara Manasa, Karthi Natesan, Shanmugam Mahendran, Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya, Byung-Taek Oh, R. Ravi Kumar, Rangasamy Sigamani Gandhimathi, Arul Jayaprakash, Kamala-Kannan Seralathan
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial degradation of naphthalene (NPT) isolated from crude oil-contaminated soil. Bacillus sp. GN 3.4, a potential bacteria for NPT biodegradation, was isolated and the optimal conditions for NPT degradation were determined. The study suggests that Bacillus sp. GN 3.4 could potentially aid in bioremediation by eliminating NPT from the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)