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Nutrition & Dietetics
Justyna Zamojska, Katarzyna Niewiadomska-Jarosik, Beata Kierzkowska, Marta Gruca, Agnieszka Wosiak, Elzbieta Smolewska
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the lipid profile in early childhood in SGA children and found that even without overweight or obesity in early childhood, SGA children had abnormal lipid profiles, which may contribute to the development of cardiovascular diseases in adulthood.
Review
Pediatrics
Irene Netchine, Manouk van der Steen, Abel Lopez-Bermejo, Ekaterina Koledova, Mohamad Maghnie
Summary: Children born small for gestational age (SGA) face a range of growth and metabolic issues, with some potentially needing growth hormone treatment to promote linear growth and address metabolic abnormalities.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Merida Rodriguez-Lopez, Alvaro Sepulveda-Martinez, Gabriel Bernardino, Francesca Crovetto, Carolina Pajuelo, Marta Sitges, Bart Bijnens, Eduard Gratacos, Fatima Crispi
Summary: This study assessed the differences in cardiometabolic health between adults born small for gestational age. The results showed that females born small for gestational age are more prone to cardiac dysfunction, while males are more likely to experience changes in electrocardiography, vascular health, and metabolism.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Justyna Zamojska, Katarzyna Niewiadomska-Jarosik, Agnieszka Wosiak, Marta Gruca, Elzbieta Smolewska
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the serum levels of adiponectin, leptin, and resistin in children born small for gestational age (SGA) compared to children born with appropriate birthweight. The results showed that SGA children had significantly higher levels of adiponectin and leptin, while resistin levels were comparable. There were correlations between body weight, blood pressure, and adiponectin and leptin levels in SGA children.
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Pediatrics
Fen Yang, Imre Janszky, Mika Gissler, Sven Cnattingius, Nathalie Roos, Maohua Miao, Wei Yuan, Jiong Li, Krisztina D. Laszlo
Summary: Adverse birth outcomes such as preterm birth and large for gestational age (LGA) are associated with increased risks of atrial fibrillation (AF), while small for gestational age (SGA) births only have an increased risk of AF in childhood.
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Pediatrics
Fen Yang, Imre Janszky, Mika Gissler, Sven Cnattingius, Nathalie Roos, Maohua Miao, Wei Yuan, Jiong Li, Krisztina D. Laszlo
Summary: Adverse birth outcomes such as preterm birth and large for gestational age (LGA) are associated with increased risks of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the association between small for gestational age (SGA) and AF is limited. This multinational cohort study found that both preterm birth and LGA were associated with increased risks of AF, while SGA was only associated with AF risk during childhood.
Review
Pediatrics
Wayne Cutfield, Ahila Ayyavoo
Summary: 'Small for Gestational Age' (SGA) refers to children born with low birth weight and/or short birth length, most of whom experience catch-up growth within 6 months of age. Treatment with recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) can help SGA children achieve normal adult height, although they may still face long-term consequences such as insulin resistance, abdominal fat accumulation, and metabolic disorders.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Giuseppa Patti, Federica Malerba, Maria Grazia Calevo, Maurizio Schiavone, Marco Scaglione, Emilio Casalini, Silvia Russo, Daniela Fava, Marta Bassi, Flavia Napoli, Anna Elsa Maria Allegri, Giuseppe D'Annunzio, Roberto Gastaldi, Mohamad Maghnie, Natascia Di Iorgi
Summary: Pubertal timing is earlier in Silver Russell syndrome (SRS), especially in cases with maternal uniparental disomy of chromosome 7 (mUPD7) compared to 11p15 loss of methylation (11p15 LOM). The impact of early puberty on adult height and metabolic status needs further evaluation.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Benjamin Lebwohl, Alberto Rubio-Tapia
Summary: The incidence of celiac disease is increasing due to both improved recognition and a real increase of the disorder. The reasons for this true rise are unclear, but may be related to environmental factors. Early-life gluten exposure is a major focus of prevention efforts.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Yoo-Mi Kim, Han-Hyuk Lim, Eunhee Kim, Geena Kim, Minji Kim, Hyejin So, Byoung Kook Lee, Yoowon Kwon, Jeesu Min, Young Seok Lee
Summary: This study aimed to investigate monogenic growth failure in patients with familial short stature (FSS) and idiopathic short stature (ISS), and analyze their response to growth hormone therapy. The results identified several genetic causes associated with short stature, and showed that growth hormone therapy can improve height in genetically confirmed patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Serena Scapaticci, Annamaria Venanzi, Francesco Chiarelli, Cosimo Giannini
Summary: Celiac disease is an immune-mediated disorder caused by the ingestion of gluten. It can present as asymptomatic or with multiple systemic symptoms. The rising obesity rates have led to an increased possibility of diagnosing celiac disease in obese patients, who may also have obesity-related disorders such as metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). The exact mechanisms linking celiac disease and obesity-related disorders are not yet known, but a gluten-free diet and alterations in the gut-liver axis may play a role.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Acoustics
R. L. Deter, W. Lee, P. Dicker, E. C. Tully, F. Cody, F. D. Malone, K. M. Flood
Summary: This study found that there are seven growth restriction patterns in small fetuses with delayed growth in the third trimester. 37% of fetuses without evidence of growth restriction had vascular abnormalities. The distribution and types of normal growth and growth restriction patterns in the AGA cohort were different compared to the SGA cohort.
ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Mesfin K. Debere, Damen Haile Mariam, Ahmed Ali, Amha Mekasha, Grace J. Chan
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of small-for-gestational-age (SGA) and appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) among preterm babies in Ethiopia, as well as to identify factors associated with SGA. The study found a high prevalence of SGA, with maternal pre-eclampsia being a significant risk factor.
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Pediatrics
Lan Ling, Ting Chen, Xin-Hua Zhang, Min-Hong Pan, Hai-Hong Gong, Li-Na Zhang, Meng Zhao, Xiao-Qing Chen, Shu-Dong Cui, Chao Lu
Summary: This study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with short stature in children born small for gestational age (SGA) at full-term. The findings suggest that a decrease in placental perfusion, chromosomal abnormalities, short parental height, and absence of catch-up growth are risk factors for short stature in these children.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jessica Gorgui, Odile Sheehy, Jacquetta Trasler, Anick Berard
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between medically assisted reproduction (MAR) and the risk of small for gestational age (SGA) and very small for gestational age (VSGA). The results showed that MAR was associated with an increased risk of SGA among preterm pregnancies.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kani Khalaf, Kristina Johnell, Peter C. Austin, Patrik Tyden, Patrik Midlov, Raquel Perez-Vicente, Juan Merlo
Summary: This study analyzed 54,872 AMI patients and found that low statin adherence in the first year after an AMI episode is associated with increased mortality in the second year, particularly impacting cardiovascular disease and non-cardiovascular disease mortality.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL-CARDIOVASCULAR PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Wemrell, Cecilia Lenander, Kristofer Hansson, Raquel Vicente Perez, Katarina Hedin, Juan Merlo
Summary: This study analyzed the dispensation of antibiotics across different socio-economic and demographic groups in Sweden from 2016-2017 using an intersectional approach. While women and high-income earners had the highest antibiotic dispensation prevalence, no large differences were identified between socio-economic groups. Public health interventions should target the entire Swedish population rather than specific groups, and interventions aimed at improving antibiotic prescription patterns among medical practitioners do not need to focus on socio-economic or demographic factors.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hanna Ljungman, Maria Wemrell, Kani Khalaf, Raquel Perez-Vicente, George Leckie, Juan Merlo
Summary: The study highlighted the diverse distribution of antidepressant use in the Swedish population, showing that age and psychiatric diagnosis play significant roles in determining the likelihood of antidepressant use. The analysis also emphasized the importance of considering socioeconomic factors across an individual's life course when studying antidepressant use.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Wemrell, Raquel Perez Vicente, Juan Merlo
Summary: This study aims to provide a detailed mapping of HPV non-vaccination among girls in different sociodemographic groups and geographical areas in Sweden during 2013-2020, using a multi-categorical approach and intersectionality theory. The results showed that HPV non-vaccination was more common in groups with low income, low education, and an immigration background. There were also geographical differences between municipalities. However, the discriminatory accuracy of the sociodemographic and geographical groups was weak.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Sofia Zettermark, Kani Khalaf, Raquel Perez-Vicente, George Leckie, Diana Mulinari, Juan Merlo
Summary: This study found that the association between hormonal contraceptives (HC) and antidepressant use varies across different intersectional strata, being more pronounced in more oppressed contexts. Teenagers and women with immigrant background and low income may be more sensitive to the mood effects of HC, which is an important heterogeneity to consider in future research.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cristina Ortiz, Teresa Lopez-Cuadrado, Carmen Rodriguez-Blazquez, Lorena Simon, Raquel Perez-Vicente, Juan Merlo, Inaki Galan
Summary: This study found that low social support, neighborhood cleanliness, air pollution, and street crime were associated with the co-occurrence of behavioral risk factors. The co-occurrence of risk factors increased as the level of deprivation increased.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lovisa Ericsson, Maria Wemrell, Martin Lindstrom, Raquel Perez-Vicente, Juan Merlo
Summary: Using AIHDA and drawing on intersectionality, this study provides an improved mapping of the socio-economic distribution of sedentary leisure time in Sweden, with the poor discriminatory accuracy suggesting the need for universal rather than targeted physical activity interventions.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lars B. Dahlin, Raquel Perez, Erika Nyman, Malin Zimmerman, Juan Merlo
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the psychological health of individuals diagnosed and surgically treated for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), ulnar nerve entrapment (UNE), or both, by examining the use of psychotropic drugs. The study found that individuals with nerve compression disorders had a higher risk of using psychotropic drugs, and this risk was associated with factors such as age, gender, income, and occupational qualification level.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Merida Rodriguez-Lopez, George Leckie, Jay S. Kaufman, Juan Merlo
Summary: This study explores the multilevel modelling approach to studying complex interactions. By analyzing data from 652,603 women, the study finds that the risk of preeclampsia varies across different strata and some of the variations are attributed to the interaction effects.
PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lars B. Dahlin, Raquel Perez, Erika Nyman, Malin Zimmerman, Juan Merlo
Summary: This study investigated the risk of overuse of psychoactive analgesics in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) or ulnar nerve entrapment (UNE). The findings showed that these patients have a high risk of overusing these drugs before, after, and both before and after surgery.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Juan Merlo, Johan Oeberg, Kani Khalaf, Raquel Perez-Vicente, George Leckie
Summary: The study found that the prescription rate of statins after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in Sweden did not meet the target of 90%. The regional differences were small, while the sociodemographic differences were more significant. Among the sociodemographic groups, older women with immigrant backgrounds had the lowest proportion of statin prescriptions after AMI.
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Demography
Aranzazu Hernandez-Yumar, Maria Wemrell, Ignacio Abasolo-Alesson, Beatriz Gonzalez Lopez-Valcarcel, Juan Merlo
Summary: The Great Recession in Spain worsened living conditions and increased health issues, such as obesity. This study analyzes the impact of the economic crisis on BMI disparities in Spain from socioeconomic and territorial perspectives. The findings show increased overall average BMI and socioeconomic disparities during the hardest years of the crisis, but these differences decreased as the economic situation improved. Regional policies can play an important role in countering obesity during times of crisis.
POPULATION RESEARCH AND POLICY REVIEW
(2023)
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Merida Rodriguez-Lopez, Maria Fernanda Escobar, Juan Merlo, Jay S. Kaufman
Summary: This manuscript discusses the potential bias factors that could explain the protective effect of smoking on preeclampsia risk. It provides examples to show how confounding variables and incorrect adjustments can create bias. Potential approaches to manage this controversial effect are also outlined.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN HYPERTENSION
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Matilda Karlsson, Maria Wemrell, Juan Merlo, Anna-Karin Ivert
Summary: Intimate partner violence against women poses severe threats to women's health and rights. This study finds that individual perceptions of the severity of such violence are influenced by country context and gender equality. Men, young people, those with low education, low self-assessed social position, and those who perceive intimate partner violence as uncommon are more likely to perceive it as less severe. Additionally, countries with lower gender equality tend to have higher likelihoods of perceiving intimate partner violence as less severe.
WOMEN & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Wemrell, Nadja Karlsson, Raquel Perez Vicente, Juan Merlo
Summary: The combination of intersectionality theory and analysis of individual heterogeneity and discriminatory accuracy can enhance our understanding of health disparities and guide resource allocation in public health. The study shows that intersectional analysis provides precise information on health inequalities, but with low discriminatory accuracy, suggesting the need for universal interventions rather than targeted interventions based on higher average risk of poor self-rated health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2021)