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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yan-Feng Zhou, Xing-Yue Song, Xiong-Fei Pan, Lei Feng, Nan Luo, Jian-Min Yuan, An Pan, Woon-Puay Koh
Summary: The study aimed to examine the relationship between individual lifestyle factors and healthy aging among Chinese adults. The results showed that adopting a healthy lifestyle, even after midlife, was associated with healthy aging at old age. Increasing the protective lifestyle score at baseline and second follow-up visits was linked to a higher likelihood of healthy aging.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Almudena Carneiro-Barrera, Francisco J. Amaro-Gahete, Lucas Jurado-Fasoli, German Saez-Roca, Carlos Martin-Carrasco, Francisco J. Tinahones, Jonatan R. Ruiz
Summary: An eight-week interdisciplinary weight loss and lifestyle intervention resulted in significant improvements in dietary behavior, including adherence to the Mediterranean diet, in overweight/obese men with moderate-to-severe OSA.
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Psychiatry
Wenying Yi, Haibo Wu, Ruikeng Li, Haijing Li, Zhen Song, Shenglin She, Yingjun Zheng
Summary: This study assessed the prevalence and associated factors of obesity and overweight in Chinese inpatients with bipolar disorder (BD). The results showed that obesity and overweight were fairly prevalent in Chinese BD patients and were associated with factors such as age, disease duration, metabolic indices, diabetes, and hypertension. These findings highlight the importance of early screening, prevention, and intervention for obesity and overweight in BD patients in China.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yi Dong, Yongxiang Wang, Keke Liu, Rui Liu, Shi Tang, Qinghua Zhang, Ingrid Ekstrom, Erika J. Laukka, Yifeng Du, Chengxuan Qiu
Summary: The study found a high prevalence of olfactory impairment among rural-dwelling older adults in China, with significant associations with factors such as age, illiteracy, smoking, dementia, head injury, and sinonasal disease, while being negatively associated with overweight or obesity. Olfactory impairment may serve as a potential clinical marker for neurodegenerative disorders among older adults.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cecilia Isabel Oviedo-Solis, Cesar Hernandez-Alcaraz, Nestor Alonso Sanchez-Ortiz, Nancy Lopez-Olmedo, Alejandra Jauregui, Simon Barquera
Summary: The study found that men in Mexico City with lower education, younger age, non-single status, and longer working hours, as well as women with younger age, lower education, and lower socioeconomic level are more likely to adhere to unhealthy diets. These associations are likely to be driven by gender roles.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Aileen R. de Juras, Wan-Chen Hsu, Susan C. Hu
Summary: This study examined the dietary patterns of Filipino adults and their association with sociodemographic and lifestyle factors. Six main dietary patterns were identified, with each pattern being influenced by various factors such as sex, age, education, marital status, employment, household size, wealth, smoking, alcohol consumption, and physical activity.
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Clinical Neurology
Tong Si, Kun Yang, XiaoE Lang, Xinglu Dong, Ningqun Wang, Xiangyang Zhang, Miao Qu
Summary: The study investigated the prevalence of obesity/overweight and related risk factors in first-episode, drug-naive (FEDN) patients with MDD in China. The results showed that overweight is more common than obesity among FEDN MDD patients, with TSH being identified as an independent risk factor for weight gain, and an inverted U-shaped parabolic relationship between TSH and BMI.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yoann Barnouin, Reina Armamento-Villareal, Alessandra Celli, Bryan Jiang, Arjun Paudyal, Vijay Nambi, Mon S. Bryant, Marco Marcelli, Jose M. Garcia, Clifford Qualls, Dennis T. Villareal
Summary: The study found that adding testosterone to lifestyle therapy for 6 months does not further improve overall physical function in older, obese men with hypogonadism. However, testosterone may help attenuate the reduction in muscle mass and hip bone mineral density caused by weight loss, and may also improve aerobic capacity.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jieun Kim, Younghwa Baek, Kyoungsik Jeong, Siwoo Lee
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between dietary factors and grip strength, body composition, and prevalence of sarcopenic obesity in elderly Korean rural residents. The results showed that overconsumption of wheat and meat negatively impacted the development of sarcopenic obesity, while protein intake was positively associated with grip strength and skeletal muscle mass.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Jiaxin Li, Wei Jiang, Rongrong Zhu, Fusheng Fan, Fabing Fu, Dejun Wei, Shanshan Tang, Yang Tian, Jiajing Chen, Yuqing Li, Huixia Zhou, Li Wang, Dongmei Wang, Xiang-Yang Zhang
Summary: This study found that the prevalence of depression is significantly higher in methamphetamine-dependent men compared to the healthy Chinese population. Additionally, age, components of alexithymia, and drug craving are risk factors for depression in methamphetamine addicts.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Yao Jin, Hui Huang, Qingfen Zhou, Fengwei Dong, Lin Lu, Xiang Gao, Zhijun Wu
Summary: This ongoing study aims to investigate the predictive value of lifestyle behaviors and dietary patterns on the prognosis of heart failure. Data is collected through questionnaires and various physiological measurements, and the study follows up with 1500 patients for 5 years to document cardiovascular events.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Charalampia Amerikanou, Stamatia-Angeliki Kleftaki, Evdokia Valsamidou, Chara Tzavara, Aristea Gioxari, Andriana C. C. Kaliora
Summary: This study investigated the interaction between different dietary patterns and various health parameters in a Greek population with obesity and metabolic disorders. The findings suggest that dietary patterns characterized by high consumption of energy-dense and animal-derived foods are positively associated with anthropometric and biochemical parameters related to metabolic disorders. On the other hand, plant-based, healthier dietary patterns are associated with better biochemical and mental health profiles among metabolically unhealthy obese individuals.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Giovanni Farello, Marianna D'Andrea, Alessia Quarta, Armando Grossi, Davide Pompili, Emma Altobelli, Stefano Stagi, Clara Balsano
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown resulted in changes in the lifestyles of children and adolescents, including dietary habits, physical activity, and sleep habits. There was an increase in the consumption of high-calorie snack foods and a decrease in physical activity during the lockdown. Parents reported a higher prevalence of obesity in their children after the lockdown period.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Qing Wu, Xun Zhang, Yiyi Liu, Ying Wang
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of comorbid obesity and its risk factors in Chinese patients with bipolar disorder (BD). The results showed that the prevalence of comorbid obesity in Chinese patients with BD was 21.3%. Obese patients had higher levels of blood glucose, liver enzymes, cholesterol, and triglycerides, and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein compared to non-obese patients. Multiple linear regression analysis identified ALT, blood glucose, uric acid, TG, and Apo B levels as important risk factors for BMI.
DIABETES METABOLIC SYNDROME AND OBESITY
(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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Telecommunications
Tingting Li, Zhengrong Tong, Weihua Zhang, Ye Liu, Mingxu Wang
Summary: This paper proposes a hybrid technique using low complexity selective mapping and improved mu law companding scheme to reduce the PAPR and complexity in coherent optical OFDM systems. Simulation results demonstrate significant PAPR reduction and complexity optimization with the proposed scheme. Overall, the LCSLM-mu scheme provides better PAPR reduction performance and reduced complexity compared to traditional approaches, making it a viable option for trade-offs among PAPR reduction, BER, and complexity.
WIRELESS PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xiao Hu, Zigang Deng, Jiwang Zhang, Weihua Zhang
Summary: The study investigated the flow structure and aerodynamic loads in evacuated tube transportation with different nose lengths at a speed of 1500 km/h, revealing the impact of nose length on wave systems, flow separation, and wake vortex evolution patterns. Increasing nose length can help reduce aerodynamic loads and drag, and decrease the length of the disturbed region of the leading shock wave.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kunyuan Liu, Feidan Zheng, Ye Xiao, Jingyun Fang, Chuanfang Zhao, Nan Zhao, Chunmei Zhao, Weihua Zhang, Weixian Zhang, Rongliang Qiu
Summary: The Fe3C@Fe0@BC material showed excellent removal efficiency, stability, and reusability for tetracycline hydrochloride (TH). It presented selective oxidation degradation to TH in real wastewater and had a high Fe utilization efficiency and low toxicity. This study provides strong technical support for the practical application of Fe/C composites.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
Yao Cheng, Shengbo Wang, Bingyan Chen, Guiming Mei, Weihua Zhang, Han Peng, Guangrong Tian
Summary: This study proposes a method based on spectral coherence to identify bearing faults. By displaying the energy flow of vibration signal in a two-dimensional plane, the periodic faults of the bearings can be accurately identified. To address the interference and noise issues, an adaptive method is introduced to determine the informative spectral frequency band.
JOURNAL OF SOUND AND VIBRATION
(2022)
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Engineering, Civil
Weiren Zhang, Fan Yang, Siyuan Zhang, Yijie Bian, Peng Wang, S. A. Meguid
Summary: This paper presents a new multicellular design for effective energy absorption. Extensive experiments, simulations, and analysis were conducted to evaluate the performance of this design. The results show that a face centered square layout with an appropriately selected taper angle has excellent energy absorption and crashworthiness properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL STABILITY AND DYNAMICS
(2023)
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Oncology
Junjie Huang, Sze Chai Chan, Chun Ho Ngai, Veeleah Lok, Lin Zhang, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno, Wanghong Xu, Zhi-Jie Zheng, Edmar Elcarte, Mellissa Withers, Martin C. S. Wong
Summary: The incidence and mortality rates of childhood cancer vary between different countries. This study used data from the Cancer Incidence in Five Continents Time Trends, Nordic Cancer Registries, Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results, and WHO Mortality databases to extract the Age-Standardised Rates (ASR) of cancer incidence and mortality among children aged 0-14 years old. The country-specific Average Annual Percentage Change (AAPC) and its corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated to determine the epidemiological cancer trend. The results showed that low-income countries had the highest mortality and mortality to incidence ratio of childhood cancer. The incidence of childhood cancer showed an overall increasing trend, while the mortality rate decreased over the past decade.
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Junjie Huang, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III, Lin Zhang, Wanghong Xu, Sunny H. H. Wong, Siew C. C. Ng, Martin C. S. Wong
Summary: Globally, gastrointestinal cancers account for over one-fourth of all cancer incidence and one-third of cancer-related mortality. East Asia has the highest burden of gastrointestinal cancers, including stomach, liver, oesophageal, and gallbladder cancers, which is attributed to population growth, aging, and westernization of lifestyles. The increasing incidence of young-onset colorectal cancer is also observed in East Asia. To effectively reduce the burden of gastrointestinal cancers in this region, efforts should be made to modify unhealthy lifestyles, promote vaccination against hepatitis virus, control infections, increase colorectal cancer screening, enhance early cancer detection, and improve cancer survivorship through organized rehabilitation programs.
NATURE REVIEWS GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Wei-Yuan Yao, Leah Li, Hui-Ru Jiang, Yong-Fu Yu, Wang-Hong Xu
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the transgenerational associations between exposure to famine in early life and obesity. The results showed that maternal exposure to famine was associated with higher risk of obesity in children, while paternal exposure was associated with lower risk. Understanding the transgenerational associations is important for reducing obesity risk in future generations.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Wei-Yuan Yao, Yong-Fu Yu, Leah Li, Wang-Hong Xu
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the associations of fetal and childhood exposure to famine of parents with their offspring's risk of overweight during childhood. The results showed that children with fathers exposed to famine during childhood had a lower risk of overweight, especially male offspring. The association between paternal childhood exposure to famine and lower overweight risk in offspring was more evident in the high paternal education group.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Junjie Huang, Wing Chung Chan, Chun Ho Ngai, Veeleah Lok, Lin Zhang, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno, Wanghong Xu, Zhi-Jie Zheng, Edmar Elcarte, Mellissa Withers, Martin C. S. Wong
Summary: The objective of this study is to evaluate the global distribution, risk factors, and temporal trends of corpus uteri cancer for different countries and age groups. Data from the Global Cancer Observatory database, Cancer Incidence in Five Continents, and the WHO mortality database were analyzed to calculate age-standardized rates and estimate the annual average percent change. The results showed a substantial increasing trend of corpus uteri cancer, with high-income countries having the highest incidence. Intensive lifestyle modifications are needed, especially among younger women.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jianfeng Pei, Yanyun Li, Yihui Yang, Minna Cheng, Yan Shi, Wang Hong Xu
Summary: The prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes among Chinese adults in Shanghai has been increasing over the years, leading to a heavier disease burden. The study emphasizes the urgent need to strengthen the community healthcare system in China to ensure comprehensive management of diabetes and prediabetes.
JOURNAL OF DIABETES
(2023)
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Oncology
Junjie Huang, Sze Chai Chan, Yat Ching Fung, Wing Sze Pang, Fung Yu Mak, Veeleah Lok, Lin Zhang, Xu Lin, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III, Wanghong Xu, Zhi-Jie Zheng, Edmar Elcarte, Mellissa Withers, Martin C. S. Wong
Summary: Vulvar cancer is an uncommon malignancy that poses a public health problem in terms of cost, treatment, and women's health. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the global burden, risk factors, and temporal incidence trends of vulvar cancer. The incidence of vulvar cancer was higher in Western Europe, Northern America, Northern Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and Eastern Africa. Risk factors such as gross domestic product per capita, Human Development Index, smoking, alcohol drinking, unsafe sex, and HIV infection were associated with higher incidence rates. Overall, the incidence of vulvar cancer is increasing, with different trends observed in older and younger females. The disease burden of vulvar cancer affects women in both developed and developing regions and calls for promotion of smoking cessation, sex education, and HPV vaccination programs. Further studies are needed to explore the reasons behind the increasing trend.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Junjie Huang, Sze Chai Chan, Samantha Ko, Veeleah Lok, Lin Zhang, Xu E. Lin, Don E. Lucero-Prisno, Wanghong Xu, Zhi-Jie Zheng, Edmar Elcarte, Mellissa Withers, Martin C. S. Wong, NCD Global Hlth Res Grp, Assoc Pacific Rim Univ APRU
Summary: This study evaluated the global incidence, mortality, risk factors, and temporal trends of lip, oral, and pharyngeal cancer. Results showed that the highest incidence rates were found in Melanesia and South-Central Asia, with mortality rates of 8.2 and 7.5. Risk factors associated with incidence and mortality included HDI, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and chronic health conditions. Overall, global incidence and mortality rates have decreased, but there are significant increases in older age groups and female subjects.
Article
Oncology
Martin C. S. Wong, Eman Yee-man Leung, Sarah T. Y. Yau, Sze Chai Chan, Shaohua Xie, Wanghong Xu, Junjie Huang
Summary: This study devised and validated a simple, accurate, and easy-to-use scoring algorithm to predict the risk of gastric cancer in a large Chinese population. The algorithm has a high discriminatory capability and can prioritize upper digestive tract investigation for individuals suspected of having gastric cancer.
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Oncology
Ziyang Wang, Jiaoyue Teng, Weimiao Wu, Jianming Dou, Martin C. S. Wong, Yangming Gong, Junjie Huang, Kai Gu, Wanghong Xu
Summary: This study evaluated the accuracy of FIT and RA in the Shanghai CRC screening program and conducted a systematic review of relevant evaluations worldwide. The results indicate that using only FIT as an initial screening test has limitations in the Chinese population, and highlight the higher sensitivity of parallel use of RA and FIT.
