Review
Allergy
Laura Loman, Marjolein J. Brands, Anna A. L. Massella Patsea, Klaziena Politiek, Bernd W. M. Arents, Marie L. A. Schuttelaar
Summary: Currently, there is limited evidence regarding the association between lifestyle factors and hand eczema, primarily due to heterogeneity and a limited number of studies.
CONTACT DERMATITIS
(2022)
Article
Allergy
Laura Loman, Marie L. A. Schuttelaar
Summary: This study investigated the possible association between hand eczema (HE) and lifestyle factors, including smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, physical activity, diet, and amount of sleep in the Dutch general population. The results indicated that smoking, chronic stress, high BMI, and large waist circumference were positively associated with HE in the past year. Further research should focus on the relationship between lifestyle factors and the severity and prognosis of HE.
CONTACT DERMATITIS
(2022)
Article
Allergy
Marjut Koskelo, Suvi-Paivikki Sinikumpu, Jari Jokelainen, Laura Huilaja
Summary: The study found that all atopic diseases, not just atopic dermatitis (AD), are associated with the presence of hand eczema (HE). Additionally, parental and environmental factors are also related to HE.
CONTACT DERMATITIS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Hyewon Kim, Soorack Ryu, Hong Jin Jeon, Sungwon Roh
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between lifestyle factors and suicide-related outcomes. Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2015 and 2017 were analyzed, and lifestyle factors including smoking, physical activity, alcohol intake, and the Healthy Eating Index (HEI) were identified. The results showed that smoking and heavy drinking were associated with an increased risk of suicide-related outcomes, while high-quality diets and non-heavy drinking were associated with a decreased risk. The associations between lifestyle factors and suicide-related outcomes were stronger in people with depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Nathalie Rassy, Alexis Van Straaten, Claire Carette, Mark Hamer, Claire Rives-Lange, Sebastien Czernichow
Summary: A healthy lifestyle is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in adults with obesity, but little is known about its association with other obesity-related diseases. This cohort study examined the association between healthy lifestyle factors and the incidence of major obesity-related diseases in adults with obesity compared to those with normal weight. The study found a modest association between healthy lifestyle and the risk of obesity-related diseases in adults with obesity.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Agnieszka Polecka, Andrzej Awchimkow, Natalia Owsianko, Anna Baran, Justyna Magdalena Hermanowicz, Iwona Flisiak
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of hand eczema in the Polish female population and its association with disinfectant usage during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that hand eczema was more prevalent in younger adults, and increased disinfectant usage exacerbated the symptoms. Respondents with a dermatological history were more susceptible to new skin symptoms during the pandemic, and quality of life was significantly impacted.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Sergio Andreu-Sanchez, Geraldine Aubert, Aida Ripoll-Cladellas, Sandra Henkelman, Daria Zhernakova, Trishla Sinha, Alexander Kurilshikov, Maria Carmen Cenit, Marc Jan Bonder, Lude Franke, Cisca Wijmenga, Jingyuan Fu, Monique G. P. van der Wijst, Marta Mele, Peter Lansdorp, Alexandra Zhernakova
Summary: This study reveals the cell-type-specific differences in telomere biology in humans and its relationship with gene expression, epigenetic signals mediated by parental phenotypes, and expression changes at the single cell level. It confirms the role of perinatal factors in determining telomere lengths, and highlights the influence of genetics, lifestyle, and other factors on this variation.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carolin Gabbert, Inke R. Koenig, Theresa Lueth, Meike Kasten, Anne Gruenewald, Christine Klein, Joanne Trinh
Summary: Using generalized linear models, this study found that coffee drinking was associated with reduced swallowing problems, while the dosage and duration of coffee intake were not related to motor or non-motor symptoms. Aspirin intake correlated with increased tremor, problems getting up, light-headedness, and problems remembering. Smoking directly correlated with symptoms such as drooling, swallowing difficulties, and freezing, as well as potentially mood-related symptoms like unexplained pains, memory problems, and feeling sad. Confirmatory and longitudinal studies are needed to further investigate these clinical correlations over time.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Anem Iftikhar, Mohammad Islam, Simon Shepherd, Sarah Jones, Ian Ellis
Summary: Lifestyle factors, including alcohol consumption and smoking, play a significant role in the development of head and neck cancers. Promoting healthy lifestyle choices is crucial for improving health and preventing diseases. Stress is known to contribute to the adoption of unhealthy habits such as alcohol and smoking. Understanding the impact of stress on lifestyle choices and exploring the underlying mechanisms can facilitate the development of prevention measures.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Carmen Wing Han Chan, Ting Fan Leung, Kai Chow Choi, Stephen Kwok Wing Tsui, Cho Lee Wong, Ka Ming Chow, Judy Yuet Wa Chan
Summary: This study explored potential risk factors for eczema development in Hong Kong infants and found that the increased abundance of Hungatella hathewayi in the gut was significantly associated with the development of eczema. The study highlights a possible link between early-life gut microbiome and environmental factors in eczema development.
EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Seo Yeon Yoon, You Hyun Park, Hyo Jeong Lee, Dae Ryong Kang, Yong Wook Kim
Summary: This study found associations between lifestyle factors and the development of Parkinson's disease (PD) in a Korean population. Smoking had an inverse association with PD in men, while alcohol consumption and physical activity were related to reduced PD development in both sexes. Regular health screening showed a consistent relationship between lifestyle factors and PD development, while lifestyle factors in those without regular health screening had a decreased relationship with PD.
Article
Hematology
Shuai Yuan, Maria Bruzelius, Niclas Hakansson, Agneta Akesson, Susanna C. Larsson
Summary: This study suggests that being physically active and adhering to a healthy diet may lower the risk of VTE in women and men. Cigarette smoking was positively associated with VTE in women.
THROMBOSIS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Dermatology
Anne Klose Janstrup, Line Brok Norreslet, Jakob Maarbjerg Toft-Hansen, Robert Ofenloch, Tove Agner, Yasemin Topal Yueksel
Summary: This study evaluated the construct validity and reliability of the patient version of Hand Eczema Severity Index (HECSI) in assessing hand eczema severity. The results showed a strong correlation and very good absolute agreement between patient-HECSI and physician-HECSI assessments. Therefore, the patient-HECSI can be used by patients as a patient-reported outcome to assess their personal hand eczema severity.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Nita Katarina Frifelt Wienholtz, Jacob P. P. Thyssen, Casper Emil Christensen, Simon Francis Thomsen, Katrine Elisabeth Karmisholt, Gregor B. E. Jemec, Hans B. B. Lomholt, Michael Heidenheim, Anne Birgitte Simonsen, Carsten Sand, Christian Vestergaard, Diljit Kaur-Knudsen, Elisabeth Ammitzboll, Erik Lorup, Anne G. G. Danielsen, Gitte Strauss, Lone Skov, Peter H. H. Andersen, Marianne Hald, Luise W. W. Idorn, Messoud Ashina, Claus Zachariae, Alexander Egeberg
Summary: This study validates the Rosacea Area and Severity Index (RASI) as an effective tool for evaluating the severity of rosacea, with comparable agreement to the currently used Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) method. RASI provides a more nuanced evaluation of various rosacea features and the extent of involvement in different facial areas, suggesting its widespread use in clinical and research settings.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Christoph Schaefer, Gernot Keysser
Summary: In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the potential association between lifestyle factors and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Research has identified smoking, unhealthy diet, obesity, low educational level, and low socioeconomic status as factors that increase the incidence of RA. Additionally, lifestyle habits such as smoking and lack of physical activity can impact the response to treatment for RA. However, methodological challenges make it difficult to draw firm conclusions about the causal role of these factors in the risk and course of RA.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Line B. Norreslet, Sofie M. Edslev, Maja-Lisa Clausen, Esben M. Flachs, Niels E. Ebbehoj, Paal S. Andersen, Tove Agner
Summary: This study investigated the temporal variation of S. aureus subtypes (CC types) in hand eczema (HE) patients and its relationship with S. aureus colonization in the nose and disease severity. The results showed that S. aureus colonization on the hands and in the nose was relatively stable, and persistent colonization was strongly related to increased disease severity.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Anne Josephine Keurentjes, Ivone Jakasa, Arjan van Dijk, Edith van Putten, Richard Brans, Swen Malte John, Thomas Rustemeyer, Henk van der Molen, Sanja Kezic
Summary: The study found that cUCA is a sensitive, non-invasive marker of internal UVR dose, enabling in vivo assessment of the blocking effect of high SPF sunscreens in the UVB region. On the other hand, immunological SC markers show low sensitivity in detecting immune response at sub-erythemal UVR dosages, suggesting they might be more suitable for higher and/or repetitive UVR exposure.
PHOTODERMATOLOGY PHOTOIMMUNOLOGY & PHOTOMEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Corinna Brungs, Robin Schmid, Carina Wolf, Tanja Berg, Ansgar Korf, Steffen Heuckeroth, Heiko Hayen, Sebastiaan van der Bent, Karen Maijer, Thomas Rustemeyer, Uwe Karst
Summary: Tattooing is becoming increasingly popular, but the regulation and understanding of tattoo inks are still challenging. In this study, a multimodal bioimaging approach combining micro X-ray fluorescence and laser desorption ionization-mass spectrometry was used to detect the elemental and molecular composition of tattoo inks. The results showed confident compound annotations and pigment structures, highlighting the applicability of this method to larger studies.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Allergy
Rosalie C. Krijl, Norbertus A. Ipenburg, Sylvie M. Franken, Thomas Rustemeyer
Summary: Testing with hydroperoxides of linalool and limonene can help detect fragrance sensitization in patients who cannot be identified by common fragrance markers.
CONTACT DERMATITIS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marie Moller Jensen, Hanne Pedersen, Kim Katrine Bjerring Clemmensen, Anne-Marie Langmach Wegeberg, Nina Wittorff Jensen, Jonas Salling Quist, Kristine Faerch, Christina Brock
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of the wireless motility capsule (WMC) in assessing gastrointestinal transit in healthy men and women. The results showed that gastric emptying time was prolonged after ingestion of a standardized mixed meal compared to a SmartBar, while transit times of the small bowel, colon, and whole gut did not differ between the two test meals. This suggests that the WMC can be used to assess gastrointestinal transit function.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sarah Uldal, Kim Katrine Bjerring Clemmensen, Frederik Persson, Kristine Faerch, Jonas Salling Quist
Summary: The safety of time-restricted eating (TRE) in people with type 2 diabetes is uncertain. Existing studies suggest that TRE is safe in people with type 2 diabetes as long as medication use is monitored and adjusted. However, more research is needed to determine the efficacy and safety of TRE in this population.
Article
Allergy
Niels P. J. De Graaf, Roffel Sanne, Gibbs Sue, Cees J. Kleverlaan, Lopez Gonzalez Marta, Rustemeyer Thomas, Albert J. Feilzer, Hetty J. Bontkes
Summary: This study found that a broad spectrum of 33 cytokines and chemokines are involved in the immune response in patients with nickel allergy, and identified IL-5 as the strongest biomarker for nickel allergy.
CONTACT DERMATITIS
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Anne-Ditte Termannsen, Kim Katrine Bjerring Clemmensen, Jonas Mark Thomsen, Ole Norgaard, Lars Jorge Diaz, Signe Sorensen Torekov, Jonas Salling Quist, Kristine Faerch
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effect of vegan diets on cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight or type 2 diabetes patients. The results showed that adhering to vegan diets for at least 12 weeks can lead to significant weight loss and improved glycemia in these individuals.
Letter
Dermatology
Aviel Ragamin, Ron A. Tupker, Marlies de Graaf, Thomas Rustemeyer, Suzanne G. M. A. Pasmans, Renske Schappin, Marie L. A. Schuttelaar
Summary: This study developed and validated an Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) scale for evaluating the severity of impetiginization in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD).
BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Allergy
Malak Al-Gawahiri, Thomas Rustemeyer, Sylvie M. Franken, Esther J. van Zuuren, Norbertus A. Ipenburg
Summary: This study investigates the frequency and clinical relevance of contact allergy in dental patients through patch testing. Results show that clinically relevant patch test reactions were frequently seen in dental patients. However, further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
CONTACT DERMATITIS
(2023)
Review
Allergy
Anton C. de Groot, Thomas Rustemeyer
Summary: This article presents the results of an extensive literature review on the clinical aspects of contact allergy/allergic contact dermatitis to HEMA, including epidemiology, case series, and case reports. HEMA is an important cause of contact allergy/allergic contact dermatitis in North America and Europe, primarily caused by nail cosmetics. However, the presence of HEMA was confirmed in only a minority of the products.
CONTACT DERMATITIS
(2023)
Article
Allergy
Iemke M. Steunebrink, Anton de Groot, Thomas Rustemeyer
Summary: This study investigated the presence of 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and di-HEMA trimethylhexyl dicarbamate in nail cosmetics, as well as their compliance with EU regulations. The study found that nearly 60% of the nail products contained HEMA, and more than 30% of the products violated EU legislation by lacking mandatory warnings.
CONTACT DERMATITIS
(2023)
Letter
Dermatology
F. L. de Boer, B. W. M. Arents, Z. Kowalska, P. P. G. Simons, N. M. de Roos, P. M. Kemperman, T. Rustemeyer
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Allergy
Iemke M. Steunebrink, Anton de Groot, Thomas Rustemeyer
Summary: The study investigated the frequency and clinical features of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) caused by acrylate-containing nail cosmetics in a university hospital in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The results showed that this condition is common in women, with most individuals being allergic to 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), and avoidance of acrylate-containing products can effectively relieve the symptoms.
CONTACT DERMATITIS
(2023)
Article
Allergy
Thomas Rustemeyer
Summary: The understanding of the cellular and molecular pathogenesis of allergic contact dermatitis has significantly improved, with CD4+ and CD8+ T cells being important players, along with natural killer T cells (NKT) and regulatory T cells. Allergic contact dermatitis is a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction triggered by skin contact with a chemical that individuals were previously sensitized to.
CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN ALLERGY
(2022)