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Nutrition & Dietetics
Odunayo Ifeoluwa Sobowale, Moududur Rahman Khan, Anjan Kumar Roy, Rubhana Raqib, Faruk Ahmed
Summary: This study examines the deficiency of vitamin B-12 in pregnant rural Bangladeshi women and found that the proportions of vitamin B-12 deficiency and marginal deficiency increased as their pregnancies progressed. Gestational age, housing situation, and the frequency of consuming red or organ meat were identified as independent risk factors for vitamin B-12 deficiency in this population.
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Medical Laboratory Technology
Anders Abildgaard, Cindy Soendersoe Knudsen, Carsten Schriver Hoejskov, Eva Greibe, Tina Parkner
Summary: This study aimed to establish age-adjusted reference intervals for plasma B12 and serum/plasma MMA in the Danish population. The results showed that the concentrations of B12 and MMA are closely related to age and vary among different age groups. Therefore, it is suggested to use age-dependent cut-off values for screening B12 deficiency.
CLINICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ishani Jhamb, Alyssa Freeman, Michelle R. Lotfi, Matthew VanOrmer, Corrine Hanson, Ann Anderson-Berry, Melissa Thoene
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the concentrations of alpha- and gamma-tocopherol in placental tissue and assess their relationships with maternal and umbilical cord plasma concentrations. The results demonstrated significant positive correlations of gamma-tocopherol concentrations among all sample types. Placental tissue had significantly lower alpha:gamma-tocopherol concentration ratio compared to maternal and umbilical cord plasma.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Yinjie Zhu, Jan Frank, Ineke J. Riphagen, Isidor Minovic, Michel J. Vos, Manfred L. Eggersdorfer, Gerjan J. Navis, Stephan J. L. Bakker
Summary: Urinary metabolites of vitamin E, specifically alpha- and gamma-carboxyethyl hydroxychroman, have been proposed as potential biomarkers for vitamin E intake and status. This study found that 24-hour urinary excretions of alpha- and gamma-CEHC were positively associated with plasma alpha-tocopherol levels and dietary vitamin E intake, suggesting that they may be useful markers for overall vitamin E status. However, no significant associations were observed between plasma gamma-tocopherol and dietary vitamin E intake.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anni Larnkjaer, Sophie H. Christensen, Mads Lind, Kim F. Michaelsen, Christian Molgaard
Summary: The study investigated the relationship between plasma B-12 and folate levels at 9 and 36 months and psychomotor development at 36 months in well-nourished Danish children. The findings showed a positive association between B-12 levels at 36 months and total ASQ-3 scores, suggesting that having adequate B-12 levels may benefit psychomotor development in well-nourished children.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
M. Rebecca Heiner-Fokkema, Ineke J. Riphagen, Nicole S. Wiersema, Jelmer J. van Zanden, Jenny E. Kootstra-Ros, Tineke H. Pinxterhuis, H. Louise Hooimeijer, Francjan J. van Spronsen, Anneke C. Muller Kobold, Wilhelmina H. A. de Jong
Summary: This study investigated plasma vitamin B12 markers in 170 children aged 0-18, deriving age-dependent reference intervals. Plasma methylmalonic acid was higher in young children, total cobalamin and holotranscobalamin peaked between 0.5-4 years and decreased by age 10. Plasma holotranscobalamin was correlated with total cobalamin, with their ratio independent of age. Early recognition and monitoring of children with suspected vitamin B12 deficiency may benefit from pediatric reference values for cobalamin markers.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Stephane Dubascoux, Janique Richoz Payot, Paul Sylvain, Marine Nicolas, Esther Campos Gimenez
Summary: The new method accurately quantifies vitamin B12 in human milk with high sensitivity and accuracy. It can be used for monitoring vitamin B12 in clinical studies and assessing infant intake in breastfeeding.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Panpan He, Huan Li, Yuanyuan Zhang, Yun Song, Chengzhang Liu, Lishun Liu, Binyan Wang, Huiyuan Guo, Xiaobin Wang, Yong Huo, Hao Zhang, Xiping Xu, Jing Nie, Xianhui Qin
Summary: This study evaluated the association between baseline plasma vitamin E levels and the development of proteinuria in patients with hypertension. The results showed an inverse relationship between plasma vitamin E levels and the development of proteinuria.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rima Obeid
Summary: Research suggests that the association between plasma vitamin B12 concentrations and cancer is inconsistent across different types, except for liver cancer. There is also a lack of consistent associations between vitamin B12 intake from food or supplements and cancer outcomes. Additionally, genetically determined high plasma vitamin B12 levels may be associated with cancer risk.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eyad Ahmed, Israt Jahan, Nafis Md Irfan, Ishrat Nourin Khan, Saidur Rahman Mashreky, Tarana Ferdous, Kabir Hossen, Sabuj Kanti Mistry, Md Musharraf Ashraf, Mohammad Nahid Mia, Abu Ahmed Shamim
Summary: The study aimed to estimate the dietary intake of vitamin A and its major food sources among rural pregnant women from the southwest region of Bangladesh. The findings showed that the average dietary intake of vitamin A among pregnant women is low, with vegetables, tubers, and animal foods (fish, eggs, and milk) being the major contributors. This poses a risk to the health of both pregnant women and their fetuses.
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Valentin Lacombe, Anne Patsouris, Estelle Delattre, Carole Lacout, Geoffrey Urbanski
Summary: Treatment modality influences the changes in plasma B12 levels, with a greater decrease in B12 levels observed in the Curative group compared to an increase in the Supportive group.
ARCHIVES OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Parminder Singh, Svetalana Telnova, Bin Zhou, Abdalla D. Mohamed, Vanessa De Mello, Henning Wackerhage, X. Edward Guo, Amulya K. Panda, Vijay K. Yadav
Summary: The study demonstrates the beneficial effect of maternally derived B-12 on bone structure and function in offspring, with an increase in bone mass and strength when supplemented with B-12. Conversely, B-12 deficiency leads to compromised bone mass, which can be prevented by B-12 supplementation. Muscle structure and function, however, were not significantly affected by B-12 deficiency or supplementation.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-REGULATORY INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ru-Lan Hsieh, Ya-Li Huang, Wei-Jen Chen, Hsi-Hsien Chen, Horng-Sheng Shiue, Ying-Chin Lin, Yu-Mei Hsueh
Summary: This study investigated the modifying effect of plasma folate and vitamin B-12 levels on the association between blood lead, cadmium, total urinary arsenic levels, and bone loss. The findings suggest that high blood lead and total urinary arsenic levels are positively correlated with bone loss, while plasma folate and vitamin B-12 levels alone do not show a direct correlation with bone loss. However, in individuals with low plasma folate and vitamin B-12 levels, high blood lead concentrations may increase the risk of bone loss.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Imrich Blasko, Michaela Defrancesco, Herbert Oberacher, Lorin Loacker, Georg Kemmler, Josef Marksteiner, Christian Humpel
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of lipid metabolites and vitamin B12 and folate levels as biomarkers for predicting MCI-to-AD conversion. The findings suggest that some plasma lipids significantly change in subjects converting to AD, while folate levels decrease in MCI-AD conversion. Further research is needed to determine if peripheral lipid changes correspond with brain changes during the course of the disease, indicating potential for lipids as prognostic markers.
EXPERIMENTAL GERONTOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Jackie Perino, Margaret Patterson, Mehdi Momen, Mina Borisova, Amanda Heslegrave, Henrik Zetterberg, Jordan Gruel, Emily Binversie, Lauren Baker, John Svaren, Susannah J. Sample
Summary: This study investigated the trends of pNfL concentration in Labrador Retrievers, showing that pNfL concentration increased with age, shorter stature, and decreased body weight. These findings align with similar trends observed in humans, highlighting the importance of considering weight and height when determining normal pNfL concentration in canine populations.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Demography
Md Mokbul Hossain, Fahmida Akter, Abu Abdullah Mohammad Hanif, Md Showkat Ali Khan, Abu Ahmed Shamim, Mehedi Hasan, Nushrat Jahan Urmy, Moyazzam Hossaine, Mohammad Aman Ullah, Samir Kanti Sarker, S. M. Mustafizur Rahman, Dipak Kumar Mitra, Md Mofijul Islam Bulbul, Malay Kanti Mridha
Summary: This study in Bangladesh found that the prevalence of insufficient physical activity (IPA) among adolescent girls and boys was 50.3% and 29.0% respectively. Risk factors associated with IPA included younger age, residence in non-slum urban areas, higher paternal education, and increased television viewing time. Public health interventions should target these modifiable risk factors to promote physical activity among adolescents.
JOURNAL OF BIOSOCIAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Afsana Anwar, Probal Kumar Mondal, Uday Narayan Yadav, Abu Ahmed Shamim, Abu Ansar Md Rizwan, Sabuj Kanti Mistry
Summary: This paper discusses the updated protocol for the classification of malnutrition among children in the Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar, highlighting the potential underestimation of malnutrition prevalence when using only MUAC as the indicator. The authors recommend policymakers to consider using the original protocol of using both MUAC and WHZ for accurate classification and appropriate aid allocation.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xiaoyue Xu, Alamgir Kabir, Margo L. Barr, Aletta E. Schutte
Summary: This study examined the relationship between long-term milk consumption and mortality among adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD). The results showed that males and females who consumed reduced fat milk had a lower risk of mortality compared to those who consumed whole milk.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sabuj Kanti Mistry, Md Belal Hossain, Nafis Md Irfan, Manika Saha, Silvia Saberin, Abu Ahmed Shamim, Amit Arora
Summary: This study comprehensively analyses the trends in complementary feeding indicators among children aged 6-23 months in Bangladesh. It finds a decreasing trend in most indicators from 2007 to 2014, but a substantial increase in 2017-2018. The study also observes a significant reduction in consumption from specific food groups, while an increase in the consumption of grains/roots/tubers and meat/fish/eggs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ben Harris-Roxas, Margo Barr, Alamgir Kabir, Gurdive Webster, Lisa Woodland
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED CARE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Abhijeet Roy, Md Mokbul Hossain, Abu Abdullah Mohammad Hanif, Md Showkat Ali Khan, Mehedi Hasan, Moyazzam Hossaine, Abu Ahmed Shamim, Mohammad Aman Ullah, Samir Kanti Sarkar, S. M. Mustafizur Rahman, Md Mofijul Islam Bulbul, Dipak Kumar Mitra, Malay Kanti Mridha
Summary: This study examines the changes in the prevalence of minimum dietary diversity (MDD) in Bangladesh and identifies the factors that affect the prevalence. It suggests that the new definition of MDD has led to a decrease in its prevalence and emphasizes the need to disseminate the new knowledge for improved child feeding and nutrition.
CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Margaret Williamson, Margo Linn Barr, Alamgir Kabir, Elizabeth Jane Comino, Brendan Goodger, Ben F. Harris-Roxas, Ann-Marie Crozier, Tony Jackson, Julie Finch, Mark Fort Harris
Summary: This study investigated characteristics of frequent users of different medical services (GPs, medical specialists, EDs, and hospitals) among people aged over 75 years and found that frequent users had poorer quality of life, more complex health conditions, and higher mortality.
AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL ON AGEING
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alamgir Kabir, An Tran, Sameera Ansari, Damian P. Conway, Margo Barr
Summary: This study investigates the impact of multimorbidity and complex multimorbidity on mortality in Australia. The results show that both multimorbidity and complex multimorbidity are associated with an increased risk of death, with multimorbidity being a better predictor of mortality risk. The study also finds that the impact of multimorbidity and complex multimorbidity on mortality decreases with age.
Article
Economics
Snaebjorn Gunnsteinsson, Teresa Molina, Achyuta Adhvaryu, Parul Christian, Alain Labrique, Jonathan Sugimoto, Abu Ahmed Shamim, Keith P. West
Summary: Frequency and intensity of environmental disasters have increased due to climate change. Timely intervention can help reduce health impacts. Infants receiving vitamin A supplementation are better protected during tornado exposure.
JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eyad Ahmed, Israt Jahan, Nafis Md Irfan, Ishrat Nourin Khan, Saidur Rahman Mashreky, Tarana Ferdous, Kabir Hossen, Sabuj Kanti Mistry, Md Musharraf Ashraf, Mohammad Nahid Mia, Abu Ahmed Shamim
Summary: The study aimed to estimate the dietary intake of vitamin A and its major food sources among rural pregnant women from the southwest region of Bangladesh. The findings showed that the average dietary intake of vitamin A among pregnant women is low, with vegetables, tubers, and animal foods (fish, eggs, and milk) being the major contributors. This poses a risk to the health of both pregnant women and their fetuses.
Article
Immunology
Rupali J. Limaye, Prachi Singh, Alicia Paul, Berhaun Fesshaye, Clarice Lee, Eleonor Zavala, Sydney Wade, Hasmot Ali, Hafizur Rahman, Shirina Akter, Ruth Karron, Towfida Jahan Siddiqua
Summary: The decision-making process of pregnant and lactating women in Bangladesh regarding COVID-19 vaccines was influenced by factors such as vaccine safety, social relationships, healthcare provider recommendations, and policy mandates. Addressing these factors at various socio-ecological levels is crucial for improving vaccine acceptance among this population.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Charles Festo, Valerie Vannevel, Hasmot Ali, Tigest Tamrat, Getrud J. Mollel, Tsakane Hlongwane, Kaniz A. Fahmida, Kelsey Alland, Maria Barreix, Hedieh Mehrtash, Ronaldo Silva, Soe Soe Thwin, Garrett Mehl, Alain B. Labrique, Honorati Masanja, Ozge Tuncalp
Summary: This study assessed the accuracy of the smartphone application OptiBP in estimating blood pressure across different settings. It was found that OptiBP demonstrated high accuracy compared to ISO standards in general populations as well as pregnant populations in South Africa and Tanzania. However, further improvement is needed for its accuracy in measuring systolic blood pressure in pregnant populations in Bangladesh.
NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ben Harris-Roxas, Alamgir Kabir, Rachael Kearns, Gurdive Webster, Lisa Woodland, Margo Barr
Summary: This research aimed to understand the health status and outcomes of carers in Central and Eastern Sydney, Australia. The study found that compared to non-carers, carers had higher rates of smoking, anxiety, psychological distress, heart disease, and poor quality of life. The findings also highlighted the importance of GPs in identifying and supporting struggling carers.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Rupali J. Limaye, Berhaun Fesshaye, Prachi Singh, Eleonor Zavala, Shirina Akter, Towfida Jahan Siddiqua, Hafizur Rahman, Hasmot Ali, Ruth Karron
Summary: There is a gap between the interpretation and implementation of COVID-19 vaccination policies for pregnant and lactating women in Bangladesh. Effective dissemination and understanding of policies are needed to control vaccine preventable diseases.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Alamgir Kabir, Anthony T. Newall, Deborah Randall, Hannah C. Moore, Sanjay Jayasinghe, Parveen Fathima, Bette Liu, Peter McIntyre, Heather F. Gidding
Summary: This population-based retrospective cohort study estimated that the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine was highly effective against vaccine-type (91.1%) and all-cause (82.5%) invasive pneumococcal disease in children with medically at-risk conditions in Australia.
JOURNAL OF THE PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES SOCIETY
(2022)