Review
Microbiology
Esther Segal, Daniel Elad
Summary: Geographic and climatic conditions, demography (age and gender), migration, socio-economic conditions, lifestyle, and environment have impacted changes in the epidemiology of dermatophytoses, as well as changes in human interaction with animals. The understanding of these factors is crucial for the prevention and treatment of dermatophytoses, which are continuously evolving and require ongoing assessment.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Fillipe de Oliveira Pereira, Savio Marcelino Gomes, Shellygton Lima da Silva, Anna Paula de Castro Teixeira, Igara Oliveira Lima
Summary: This systematic review aimed to estimate the burden of dermatophytoses in the general Brazilian population from 2011 to 2020. The pooled prevalence of dermatophytosis was found to be 25%, with tinea unguium and tinea pedis being the most common forms. The studies were primarily conducted in patient groups with suspected mycoses and further collaborative strategies are needed to improve diagnostic capacity and epidemiological methodologies.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Dorothea Henniger, Thomas Lux, Max Windsheimer, Markus Brand, Alexander Weich, Theodor Kudlich, Katrin Schoettker, Alexander Hann, Alexander Meining
Summary: Measures such as using fewer instruments, recycling packaging materials, and switching to alternative products can reduce carbon emissions in gastrointestinal endoscopy without impairing workflow.
Review
Microbiology
Silke Uhrlass, Shyam B. Verma, Yvonne Graeser, Ali Rezaei-Matehkolaei, Maryam Hatami, Martin Schaller, Pietro Nenoff
Summary: T. indotineae is a newly identified dermatophyte species that has spread in an epidemic form on the Indian subcontinent. It causes inflammatory and itchy dermatophytosis and displays resistance to terbinafine, with itraconazole being the most effective treatment.
Review
Mycology
Sebastian Gnat, Dominik Lagowski, Aneta Nowakiewicz
Summary: Dermatophytosis is a widespread disease with diverse symptom patterns and high treatment costs. The prevalence of cutaneous fungal infections may be influenced by individual factors like genetics.
Article
Mycology
Ryousuke Watanabe, Hikaru Huruta, Yuji Ueno, Toshio Nukada, Hidekazu Niwa, Naoki Shinyashiki, Rui Kano
Summary: This study conducted molecular and physiological testing on T. equinum isolates from Japanese racehorses, revealing that these Japanese isolates are derived from a clonal population.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Andrew R. Lazarewicz
Summary: So far, three Mars landers have carried seismometers: Viking 1 and 2 in 1976 (Viking 1 seismometer failed) and InSight in 2018. In 574 Sols, Viking detected one possible marsquake on Sol 80 and one discounted marsquake on Sol 53. In contrast, InSight confirmed 1319 full waveform marsquakes in 1440 Sols. Evaluation using three tools showed that both Viking Sol 80 and Sol 53 were marsquakes.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-PLANETS
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fillipe de Oliveira Pereira, Anna Paula de Castro Teixeira, Francinalva Dantas de Medeiros
Summary: The essential oils of plants found in the Caatinga biome may have the potential to combat dermatophytes, but further research is needed to explore their antifungal mechanisms and clinical applications.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jonathan J. Darrow, Jerry Avorn, Aaron S. Kesselheim
Summary: Medical device regulation in the US has become more complex over the past 45 years, with various regulatory pathways and evolving evidence requirements. Increased FDA support from industry and concerns about flexible authorization requirements highlight the ongoing tension between efficient access and ensuring patient safety.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Huseyin Tekerek
Summary: This article examines two documentary films about the Cyprus conflict produced in the late 1970s and late 1980s: "Cyprus: The Other Reality" and "A Detail in Cyprus". It discusses their production histories, distribution methods, representations of the conflict, engagement with nationalist ideologies, and political suppression within the Republic of Cyprus.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
S. Gnat, D. Lagowski, A. Nowakiewicz, M. Dylag
Summary: This article highlights the underappreciation and underestimation of fungal infections as a serious public health problem, discussing the distribution, symptoms, and control of dermatophytes and endemic fungi. It also touches upon the impact of climate change on fungal spread, emphasizing the lack of public programmes for prevention and control of these infections.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kathryn B. Egan, Cheryl R. Cornwell, Joseph G. Courtney, Adrienne S. Ettinger
Summary: Blood lead levels in U.S. children ages 1-11 y have substantially decreased over the past 40 years, but approximately 385,775 children still had BLLs greater than or equal to the CDC blood lead reference value of 5 μg/dL in the most recent period (2011-2016). Higher blood lead levels are consistently associated with risk factors such as non-Hispanic Black race/ethnicity, lower family income-to-poverty-ratio, and older housing age.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Viviana Zalles, Matthew C. Hansen, Peter Potapov, Diana Parker, Stephen Stehman, Amy H. Pickens, Leandro Leal Parente, Laerte G. Ferreira, Xiao-Peng Song, Andres Hernandez-Serna, Indrani Kommareddy
Summary: The study reveals that since 1985, South America's land surface has been significantly impacted by human activities, with a decrease in natural tree cover, an increase in pasture, cropland, and plantation land uses, and a substantial area of disturbed natural land cover without discernable land use, intensifying threats to ecosystem-scale functions.
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Alejandra Ellison-Barnes, Sara Johnson, Kimberly Gudzune
Summary: This study utilized nationally representative data to examine changes in obesity prevalence among adults aged 18 through 25 in the US over the past four decades. The findings provide important insights into the trends of obesity in this age group.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yulin Jiang, Xiaohui Wang, Mingyue Huo, Fu Chen, Xiongkui He
Summary: China's agriculture is undergoing transformation to adapt to climate change, technological progress, and resource and environmental protection. This study analyzed the spatiotemporal variation in crop patterns in China from 1985 to 2015 and found that the planted areas of staple and oil crops expanded while coarse crop planting decreased. Cropping diversity decreased in northern China but slightly increased in the south. The cropping structure has become simplified, dominated by staple or oil crops. Future adjustments should focus on resource-saving, ecofriendly, and efficient industrial coordination.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
