Article
Environmental Sciences
Arthur D. Barraza, Kimberly A. Finlayson, Frederic D. L. Leusch, Colin J. Limpus, Jason P. van de Merwe
Summary: Research on loggerhead turtles in Mon Repos and Wreck Island revealed that scute uranium and blood molybdenum were significantly higher in Wreck Island turtles compared to Mon Repos turtles, while arsenic was higher in Wreck Island turtles foraging north and Mon Repos turtles foraging south. Additionally, significant correlations were found between certain trace elements and organic contaminants in eggs and blood.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Stefania Squadrone, Serena Robetto, Riccardo Orusa, Alessandra Griglione, Stefano Falsetti, Brizio Paola, Maria Cesarina Abete
Summary: Animal hair serves as a useful biomonitoring tool for assessing trace element occurrence in ecosystems. Results from Northwestern Italy show that omnivorous animals like badger, marmot, and wild boar have higher metal content compared to carnivores (wolf, fox) and herbivores (deer), making them effective sentinels of environmental exposure. Essential elements play a significant role in the total metal content for all species except wild boar.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jia-liu He, Guo-ao Li, Zhen-yu Zhu, Ming-jun Hu, Hua-bing Wu, Jin-liang Zhu, Huan-huan Zhao, Han-Shuang Zhang, Fen Huang
Summary: The study revealed that the concentrations of lithium (Li), strontium (Sr), and barium (Ba) were negatively correlated with goiter risk, while lead (Pb) and iodine (I) showed extremely positive effects. Patients in the highest quartiles of I and Pb were 6.49 and 1.94 times more likely to have goiter than those in the lowest levels. Arsenic (As) exhibited a negative effect in its second and third quartiles.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Boris Fuchs, Kyle Joly, Grant V. Hilderbrand, Alina L. Evans, Ilia Rodushkin, Lindsey S. Mangipane, Buck A. Mangipane, David D. Gustine, Andreas Zedrosser, Ludovick Brown, Jon M. Arnemo
Summary: Contamination with toxic elements like arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead is a global concern, affecting the resilience of organisms and ecosystems. Bears living in remote areas can still be exposed to these elements through atmospheric and oceanic pathways. The study found that the blood concentrations of these elements varied based on bear diet and age, with Alaskan bears feeding on salmon having higher mercury concentrations. These findings highlight the importance of understanding baseline contaminant concentrations in the changing world.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hedieh Ahangar, Afsoon Karimdoost, Amir Salimi, Maryam Akhgari, Scott Phillips, Nasim Zamani, Nasibeh Hassanpour, Ali-Asghar Kolahi, Gary R. Krieger, Hossein Hassanian-Moghaddam
Summary: Exposure to lead through ingestion and inhalation is common, especially in developing countries where children have unacceptably high rates of lead toxicity. In this study on Iranian children, a history of lead poisoning in the family and living in industrial areas were identified as significant risk factors. It was found that children's playing environment should be cleaned more often to reduce dust, and specific rules may need to be implemented for paint lead concentrations and air pollution, especially in industrial areas.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Justyna Dobrowolska-Iwanek, Pawel Zagrodzki, Agnieszka Galanty, Maria Folta, Jadwiga Kryczyk-Koziol, Marek Szlosarczyk, Pol Salvans Rubio, Isabel Saraiva de Carvalho, Pawel Pasko
Summary: Sprouts are a potential dietary source of rich minerals and trace elements. Beetroot sprouts are rich in zinc, iron, and magnesium, while onion sprouts are rich in manganese and calcium. Sprouts from the Brassicaceae family are generally richer in calcium, magnesium, and zinc compared to sprouts from the Fabaceae family.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alvaro Gonzalez-Dominguez, Jesus Dominguez-Riscart, Maria Millan-Martinez, Alfonso Maria Lechuga-Sancho, Raul Gonzalez-Dominguez
Summary: This study examined the association between circulating blood trace elements, Mediterranean diet adherence, and childhood obesity. The findings showed that participants with higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet had better glycemic/insulinemic control, a healthier lipid profile, and increased levels of certain trace elements. These mineral alterations were closely correlated with the metabolic complications associated with childhood obesity, highlighting the importance of dietary trace elements in the pathogenesis of obesity and related disorders.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Horticulture
Beppe Benedetto Consentino, Michele Ciriello, Leo Sabatino, Lorena Vultaggio, Sara Baldassano, Sonya Vasto, Youssef Rouphael, Salvatore La Bella, Stefania De Pascale
Summary: Fresh vegetables and fruits have always been important sources of nutrients, such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Biofortification is a promising strategy to increase the concentration of these compounds in the produce. This review discusses the latest findings on agronomic biofortification, focusing on increasing the concentration of crucial minerals in edible portions of vegetables. The effects on human health and the influence of other compounds were also analyzed to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of this practice.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jacob Pinter, Bailey S. Jones, Bas Vriens
Summary: The growing use of trace elements in industrialized societies has led to an increase in their occurrence in anthropogenic waste streams. However, the sources of these trace elements in wastewater and their elimination during treatment are not well understood. This study examined 42 wastewater treatment facilities in the North American Great Lakes basin and found different removal efficiencies for different groups of trace elements. Advanced treatment technologies achieved higher elimination rates for most trace elements. The results demonstrate the potential of wastewater surveillance for informing the management of emerging trace element contaminants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aubrey L. Galusha, Lori Merrill, Christopher D. Palmer, Chitra Amarasiriwardena, Patrick J. Parsons
Summary: CHEAR laboratories ensured harmonization of trace element measurements through methods such as interlaboratory validation exercises, participation in proficiency programs, and analysis of common reference materials. Over a 5-year period, performance among laboratories improved, with over 99% of challenges for urine trace elements and 95% for whole blood trace elements found to be satisfactory in 2018-2019.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lorcan McGrogan, Mary Mackinder, Fiona Stefanowicz, Maria Aroutiounova, Anthony Catchpole, John Wadsworth, Elaine Buchanan, Tracey Cardigan, Hazel Duncan, Richard Hansen, Richard K. Russell, Christine A. Edwards, Dinesh Talwar, Paraic McGrogan, Konstantinos Gerasimidis
Summary: This study assessed the micronutrient status in children with CD at diagnosis and follow-up, finding that several micronutrient deficiencies in CD respond to a GFD but others need to be monitored long-term and supplemented where indicated.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joseph P. Smith, Thomas J. Boyd, Jennifer Cragan, Matthew C. Ward
Summary: Municipal wastewater effluent discharges can negatively impact local ecosystems and human health by introducing contaminants to receiving waters. Gadolinium and dissolved rubidium/strontium ratios have been identified as potential conservative tracers for tracking wastewater-sourced pollutants in urbanized freshwater systems, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional tracers. Studies have shown that these tracers could be valuable tools in investigating wastewater impacts in different geological settings.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yiyi Wang, Yangyang Wu, Feixue Zheng, Ting Zhang, Meng Wang, Lei Huang, Xiaolong Fan, Jinsheng Chen, Naian Xiao
Summary: This study examined the short-term associations between 28 elements and asthma hospitalizations in Xiamen, China from 2019 to 2021. The results showed that increases in Ca, Fe, Mn, Pd, Si, and Ti levels were positively associated with the incidence of asthma. Winter had the highest risk for asthma attacks, with elements like Al, Ba, Ca, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mn, Pd, Si, and Ti posing the most risk for longer periods of time. The study also found differences in asthma diagnosis risk levels and major elements among different age groups.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Courtney A. Creamer, Mary-Cathrine Leewis, Francesca C. Governali, John L. Freeman, Floyd Gray, Emily G. Wright, Andrea L. Foster
Summary: Adding compost and diazotrophic endophytes can improve plant growth, organic matter accumulation, and phytostabilization of trace element contaminants in mine wastes. The widespread grass Bouteloua curtipendula is a potential candidate for re-vegetation or phytostabilization of mine wastes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Neus Gonzalez, Montse Marques, Marti Nadal, Jose L. Domingo
Summary: A study conducted in Tarragona County, Catalonia, Spain in 2018 found that manganese had the highest concentration among analyzed food elements, while beryllium, chromium, and thallium were not detected. Children and adolescents exceeded recommended nickel intake levels, and dietary exposure to lead for children exceeded safety values. Meat, vegetables, and milk were identified as the main contributors to nickel exposure.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Agnieszka Rynkiewicz, Lukasz Dembinski, Berthold Koletzko, Pierre-Andre Michaud, Adamos Hadjipanayis, Zachi Grossman, Kathryn Korslund, Bryan H. King, Janet Treasure, Jaroslaw Peregud-Pogorzelski, Stefano Del Torso, Arunas Valiulis, Artur Mazur
Summary: With the increasing number of adolescents suffering from eating disorders and limited access to psychiatric care, primary care pediatricians play a growing role in diagnosing and treating these disorders. The European Academy of Paediatrics has decided to summarize knowledge about eating disorders and provide recommendations to support European pediatricians and improve care for affected adolescents.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Kristin Sohl, Agnieszka Rynkiewicz, Valeria Nanclares-Nogues, Alicia Brewer Curran, Julie Scorah, Mandy Steiman, Catherine Lord, Roma A. Vasa, Agnieszka Slopien, Malgorzata Janas-Kozik, Izabela Lucka, Artur Mazur
Summary: ECHO Autism is an educational program that aims to improve access to high-quality healthcare for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It provides training and support to professionals in local communities, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to deliver evidence-based care to children with ASD and their families. ECHO Autism is particularly beneficial for addressing the complex needs of children with ASD and reducing healthcare disparities in underserved areas.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Pierre Bouteiller, Emilie Lance, Thierry Guerin, Ronel Bire
Summary: This review summarizes the different methods of extraction and analysis for the total forms of microcystins. Four extraction methods were identified and it was found that the MMPB method remains the reference method, although deconjugation at basic pH showed promising results.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yassine Makni, Thierno Diallo, Thierry Gu, Julien Parinet
Summary: A screening method was developed for the analysis of pesticides in baby foods. Various sample preparation methods and MS/MS algorithms were studied to ensure accurate identification of pesticides. The method was validated according to guidelines and showed high accuracy and reliability.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tatjana Ruskovska, Aleksandra Konic-Ristic, Andrzej Mazur, Dragan Milenkovic
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the transcriptomic changes in the aorta of rats under different fructose intake conditions. The results showed that fructose intake affected the expression of over 1700 genes related to vascular functions, cell signaling, and cellular metabolism. Partial substitution of fructose with inulin in the diet influenced the expression of over 1300 genes associated with endothelial and vascular functions. Moreover, there was a negative correlation between the gene expression profiles under the two dietary conditions.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Pawel Pludowski, Beata Kos-Kudla, Mieczyslaw Walczak, Andrzej Fal, Dorota Zozulinska-Ziolkiewicz, Piotr Sieroszewski, Jaroslaw Peregud-Pogorzelski, Ryszard Lauterbach, Tomasz Targowski, Andrzej Lewinski, Robert Spaczynski, Miroslaw Wielgos, Jaroslaw Pinkas, Teresa Jackowska, Ewa Helwich, Artur Mazur, Marek Ruchala, Arkadiusz Zygmunt, Mieczyslaw Szalecki, Artur Bossowski, Justyna Czech-Kowalska, Marek Wojcik, Beata Pyrzak, Michal A. Zmijewski, Pawel Abramowicz, Jerzy Konstantynowicz, Ewa Marcinowska-Suchowierska, Andrius Bleizgys, Spirydon N. Karras, William B. Grant, Carsten Carlberg, Stefan Pilz, Michael F. Holick, Waldemar Misiorowski
Summary: It is found that vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among the Polish population based on epidemiological studies. To address this concern, a Polish multidisciplinary group reviewed the evidence and formulated recommendations for prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency. The final Polish recommendations included a range of serum vitamin D levels indicating deficiency, guidelines for prophylaxis and treatment, and the importance of improving the overall population's vitamin D status and treating at-risk patient groups.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Justyna Wyszynska, Edyta Luszczki, Grzegorz Sobek, Artur Mazur, Katarzyna Deren
Summary: This study aimed to examine the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension and dyslipidemia in young Polish adults. The prevalence of hypertension was higher in men, while the prevalence of elevated total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and low HDL cholesterol was also observed. Spending more than 2 hours per day in front of a computer was associated with hypertension and elevated triglyceride levels. Smoking was also identified as a significant risk factor for hypertension.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Pawel Zapolnik, Wojciech Kmiecik, Anna Nowakowska, Lukasz Jerzy Krzych, Henryk Szymanski, Lidia Stopyra, Teresa Jackowska, Dorota Darmochwal-Kolarz, Artur Mazur, Hanna Czajka
Summary: This article presents a study on the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 and tuberculosis vaccines, finding that further research is needed to determine the effect of BCG vaccination on the immune response to SARS-CoV-2.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Krzysztof Kalita, Justyna Leszczak, Ewelina Czenczek-Lewandowska, Artur Mazur
Summary: The study aimed to examine the relationship between the health behaviors and life satisfaction of diocesan priests in Poland. It found that factors such as internal health control, the influence of others, positive mental attitude, preventive behavior, eating habits, and health practices greatly influenced their quality of health and life satisfaction. The survey involved 250 diocesan priests who completed anonymous questionnaires, which were based on tools such as the HBI, MHLC, and SWLS. The priests exhibited moderate levels of health behavior and life satisfaction, placing importance on internal control and the influence of others.
JOURNAL OF RELIGION & HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pawel Zapolnik, Wojciech Kmiecik, Artur Mazur, Hanna Czajka
Summary: The Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, in use for over 100 years, offers protection against severe, blood-borne forms of tuberculosis and enhances immunity against other diseases. This phenomenon, called trained immunity, is the result of increased response by non-specific immune cells upon repeated contact with a pathogen. In this review, we discuss the molecular mechanisms behind trained immunity and its potential application in managing the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, while also addressing the challenges faced by the scientific community in this field.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rafal Podgorski, Sabina Galiniak, Artur Mazur, Agnieszka Domin
Summary: Prenatal alcohol exposure can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), leading to growth impairment and various developmental, physical, and cognitive disorders in children. This study aimed to investigate the levels of hormones related to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in FASD patients. Results showed that fasting proopiomelanocortin (POMC) levels were lower in FASD patients compared to controls. However, cortisol concentrations did not differ. The study suggests that hormonal dysregulation may contribute to the negative effects of FASDs on growth, development, and neurological functions.
Article
Pediatrics
Miguel Vieira Martins, Nora Karara, Lukasz Dembinski, Martine Jacot-Guillarmod, Artur Mazur, Adamos Hadjipanayis, Pierre-Andre Michaud
Summary: Adolescent pregnancy and childbearing are widespread issues with potential consequences for both short and long-term health. Various factors such as social, economic, environmental, structural, and cultural aspects greatly influence adolescents' sexual and reproductive health, as well as early pregnancy. Healthcare professionals have a crucial role in preventing unplanned pregnancies. Strategies such as improved access to family planning, sexuality education in schools, community-based interventions, and policies contribute to reducing the risk of adolescent pregnancy and promoting responsible sexual behavior. Additionally, healthcare professionals can support pregnant adolescents in making informed decisions and provide appropriate healthcare.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Joanna Baran, Aneta Weres, Justyna Leszczak, Ewelina Czenczek-Lewandowska, Artur Mazur
ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jeanette A. M. Maier, Laura Locatelli, Giorgia Fedele, Alessandra Cazzaniga, Andre Mazur
Summary: Magnesium plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism and maintaining tissue homeostasis, including the brain. It is essential for nerve signal transmission and protecting the blood-brain barrier. Deficiency in magnesium can lead to systemic low-grade inflammation, which is common in various diseases, particularly neurodegenerative disorders. This review provides evidence linking magnesium imbalance to multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Endocrinology & Metabolism
P. Matlosz, J. Wyszynska, M. Asif, A. Szybisty, M. Aslam, A. Mazur, J. Herbert
ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
(2022)
