Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Julie Lemale, Audrey Lecoufle, Marc Bellaiche
Summary: This article presents the opinions of a group of experts on pediatric feeding disorders, focusing on children's eating patterns and strategies for management. The goal is to enhance the quality of life for both children and their caregivers.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jan-Willem van der Kamp, Julie Miller Jones, Kevin B. Miller, Alastair B. Ross, Chris J. Seal, Bin Tan, Eleanor J. Beck
Summary: The Whole Grain Initiative presents proposed global definitions of whole grain as an ingredient and whole grain food. The adoption of these definitions is crucial for establishing shared standards among global stakeholders and providing clear information to consumers about whole grains.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Claude Chidiac, Aline El Zakhem, Hibah Osman, Rana Yamout
Summary: This article summarizes a roundtable discussion organized by the Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health in collaboration with the Lebanese Center for Palliative Care-Balsam, focusing on improving palliative care provision for marginalized populations including prisoners, LGBTQ+ individuals, refugees, migrant domestic workers, and people with substance use disorder. The article offers recommendations based on key themes identified from the discussion, aiming to guide the development of guidelines and policy to advance equity in palliative care provision for marginalized populations.
JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Hematology
Qaiser Bashir, Marc Braunstein, Tondre Buck, Cynthia Chmielewski, Brittany Hartmann, Murali Janakiram, Marisa A. McMahon, Laura Romundstad, Lynn Steele, Saad Z. Usmani, Kimberly Zwibel, Mohamed A. Kharfan-Dabaja
Summary: Autologous stem cell transplantation is a standard treatment for multiple myeloma patients, but only a small percentage of eligible patients undergo this procedure. Overcoming barriers to transplantation requires the availability of accurate information and resources, which can be created through collaboration between transplantation societies, patient advocacy groups, and specialists.
TRANSPLANTATION AND CELLULAR THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Anton S. Becker, Rocio Perez-Johnston, Sona A. Chikarmane, Melissa M. Chen, Maria El Homsi, Kimberly N. Feigin, Katherine M. Gallagher, Ehab Y. Hanna, Marshall Hicks, Ahmet T. Ilica, Erica L. Mayer, Atul B. Shinagare, Randy Yeh, Marius E. Mayerhoefer, Hedvig Hricak, H. Alberto Vargas
Summary: Vaccination-associated adenopathy is a common imaging finding after COVID-19 vaccination, which may be mistaken for malignant nodal involvement in patients with cancer. Routine imaging should be scheduled at least 6 weeks after vaccination, while clinically indicated imaging should not be delayed.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mengxi Du, Dariush Mozaffarian, John B. Wong, Jennifer L. Pomeranz, Parke Wilde, Fang Fang Zhang
Summary: This study compares the estimated whole-grain food intake among US adults using different definitions and finds that the definitions used greatly influence the estimated intake and trends of whole-grain food consumption. To promote whole-grain intake in the US, it is necessary to establish a standardized definition for whole-grain foods.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Beatriz Banuelos Marco, Bernhard Haid, Anna Radford, Thomas Knoll, Sajid Sultan, Anne-Francoise Spinoit, Manuela Hiess, Simone Sforza, Rianne J. M. Lammers, Lisette Aimee 't Hoen, Edoardo Bindi, Fardod O'Kelly, Mesrur Selcuk Silay
Summary: This study assessed the practice of pediatric urolithiasis care among European Association of Urology (EAU) members and obtained insights from experts in the field. Results showed that computerized tomography was commonly used for imaging, but lacked gonadal protection during operations. Adult instruments were frequently used instead of pediatric instruments. Stone and metabolic analysis were not performed in all patients, despite their high risk for recurrence. Expert recommendations may guide clinicians towards best practice.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Katrina R. Kissock, Elizabeth P. Neale, Eleanor J. Beck
Summary: Whole grain consumption has shown positive associations with reductions in markers of overweight and obesity, but varied methods of determining whole grain intake may affect reported associations. Different methodologies in studies make it difficult to precisely determine the association between whole grain intake and body weight measures. Applying a standardized methodology to calculate whole grain intake is crucial for future research.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Natasha Krois, Jaimee Hughes, Sara Grafenauer
Summary: NOVA is a food-classification system based on processing levels. Dietitians have a positive attitude towards promoting whole grains, but there are discrepancies in their understanding of the classification system and the processing of whole-grain foods.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yang Hu, Walter C. Willett, Jo Ann E. Manson, Bernard Rosner, Frank B. Hu, Qi Sun
Summary: This study found that higher consumption of whole grains, as well as individual whole grain foods except popcorn, were significantly associated with lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). The inverse associations may plateau at different intake levels for total whole grain and individual whole grain foods. This study provides further evidence in support of increasing whole grain intake for the prevention of CHD in US populations.
Article
Oncology
Arturo Loaiza-Bonilla, Al B. Benson, Axel Grothey, Misagh Karimi, Samuel J. Klempner, Daniel Lin, Reshma Mahtani, Heloisa P. Soares
Summary: Genomic testing is becoming crucial in cancer diagnosis and treatment decision-making, especially in gastrointestinal cancers like colorectal cancer. Advancements in technology allow for noninvasive screening for CRC through blood or stool tests, while also providing prognostic information and guiding therapy selection.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kevin B. Comerford, Yanni Papanikolaou, Julie Miller Jones, Judith Rodriguez, Joanne Slavin, Siddhartha Angadi, Adam Drewnowski
Summary: Carbohydrate-containing crops are the major source of dietary energy globally. The quality of carbohydrate foods is impacted by various factors including proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. There is a pressing need for the development of standardized metrics and tools to assess the quality of carbohydrate foods.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Millie Das, Sukhmani K. Padda, Jared Weiss, Taofeek K. Owonikoko
Summary: Limited treatment options are available for patients with relapsed ES-SCLC, but with recent approvals of EP with a PD-L1 inhibitor, single-agent lurbinectedin, and the CDK 4/6 inhibitor trilaciclib, there are now more therapeutic options becoming available. Emerging data on newer agents and biomarkers are providing additional hope for improved outcomes in this patient population.
ADVANCES IN THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rilla Tammi, Satu Mannisto, Heli Reinivuo, Heli Tapanainen, Jenna Rautanen, Niina E. Kaartinen
Summary: This study examines the suitability of different surrogate estimates for measuring whole grain intake in Finnish adults. The results suggest that rye-based estimates, especially when combined with oats and barley, and definition-based whole grain intake are the most suitable surrogates. However, the accuracy of these estimates may vary in different populations and for specific health outcomes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Juan Francisco Silvestre Salvador, Ana Maria Gimenez-Arnau, Enrique Gomez de la Fuente, Juan Gonzalez del Castillo, Ana Maria Martinez Virto, Iria Miguens Blanco, Esther Serra-Baldrich, Pere Llorens
Summary: Proper diagnosis and treatment of urticaria and angioedema are crucial in emergency departments to reduce unnecessary visits and improve patient outcomes. Guidelines developed by experts in dermatology and emergency medicine can help optimize management and enhance interdepartmental relations.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jie Li, Andrea J. Glenn, Qingling Yang, Ding Ding, Lingling Zheng, Wei Bao, Jeannette Beasley, Erin LeBlanc, Kenneth Lo, JoAnn E. Manson, Lawrence Philips, Lesley Tinker, Simin Liu
Summary: This study found that substituting plant protein for animal protein may decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) by reducing obesity-related inflammation, based on findings from two large prospective cohorts.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Joanne L. Slavin, Lisa M. Sanders, Virginia A. Stallings
Summary: The article discusses the expert recommendations for updating the food packages for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in the United States. It highlights the advantages and implications of adopting the whole grain-rich criteria for classifying breakfast cereals and the importance of increasing whole grain intake among WIC participants. The potential challenges, such as cost and consumer choices based on taste and cultural preferences, are also addressed along with potential solutions.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Andrea J. Glenn, Jie Li, Kenneth Lo, David J. A. Jenkins, Beatrice A. Boucher, Anthony J. Hanley, Cyril W. C. Kendall, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Lesley F. Tinker, Steven D. Chessler, Barbara V. Howard, Simin Liu, John L. Sievenpiper
Summary: This study analyzed the relationship between diet patterns and incident type 2 diabetes in 145,299 postmenopausal women without diabetes. The findings showed that greater adherence to the Portfolio, DASH, and Mediterranean diets was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes in postmenopausal women.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jie Li, Xia Zou, Fei Zhong, Qingling Yang, JoAnn E. Manson, George D. Papandonatos, Lingling Zheng, Wen-Chih Wu, Kei Hang Katie Chan, Yan Song, Jian Kuang, Simin Liu
Summary: Prenatal exposure to the Chinese famine of 1959-1962 was associated with increased risk of diabetes in men but not in women, independent of age.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Jie Li, Lingling Zheng, Kei Hang Katie Chan, Xia Zou, Jihui Zhang, Jundong Liu, Qingwei Zhong, Tracy E. Madsen, Wen-Chih Wu, JoAnn E. Manson, Xueqing Yu, Simin Liu
Summary: This study aimed to explore the role of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels in risk stratification and intervention for coronary heart disease (CHD). The findings showed that higher SHBG levels were associated with a decreased risk of CHD in both men and women. Therefore, SHBG can be used as a marker for assessing and predicting the risk of CHD.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joanna Lankester, Jin Li, Elias Levy Itshak Salfati, Marcia L. Stefanick, Kei Hang Katie Chan, Simin Liu, Carolyn J. Crandall, Shoa L. Clarke, Themistocles L. Assimes
Summary: The study finds a causal association between a later age at natural menopause and a decreased risk of osteoporosis and fractures, as well as an increased risk of lung cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ross L. Prentice, Sowmya Vasan, Lesley F. Tinker, Marian L. Neuhouser, Sandi L. Navarro, Daniel Raftery, G. A. Nagana Gowda, Mary Pettinger, Aaron K. Aragaki, Johanna W. Lampe, Ying Huang, Linda Van Horn, JoAnn E. Manson, Robert Wallace, Yasmin Mossavar-Rahmani, Jean Wactawski-Wende, Simin Liu, Linda Snetselaar, Barbara V. Howard, Rowan T. Chlebowski, Cheng Zheng
Summary: Based on the Women's Health Initiative observational data, a low-fat dietary pattern is beneficial for breast cancer, coronary heart disease, and diabetes. After calibrating fat intake with biomarkers, the density of fat is associated with both breast cancer and coronary heart disease, but the association with coronary heart disease weakens after controlling for other dietary variables.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Colin Hill, Daniel J. Tancredi, Christopher J. Cifelli, Joanne L. Slavin, Jaime Gahche, Maria L. Marco, Robert Hutkins, Victor L. Fulgoni III, Daniel Merenstein, Mary Ellen Sanders
Summary: This study found that the consumption of live microbe-containing foods is linked to improved health outcomes, including lower blood pressure, blood glucose, and triglyceride levels, as well as reduced waist circumference, body mass index, and markers of inflammation, and higher levels of high density lipoprotein cholesterol.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lisa M. Sanders, Joanne Slavin
Summary: Pasta, despite being a refined carbohydrate, may not contribute to overweight or obesity due to its unique structure and low glycemic response. Observational and limited clinical data suggest that pasta is either inversely or not associated with overweight or obesity in healthy individuals. However, the evidence regarding its effects on appetite and gastric emptying is inconclusive.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kevin B. Comerford, Adam Drewnowski, Yanni Papanikolaou, Julie Miller Jones, Joanne Slavin, Siddhartha S. Angadi, Judith Rodriguez
Summary: Carbohydrate foods are the main source of energy in the US diet, but many commonly consumed carbohydrate foods are low in fiber and whole grains and high in added sugar, sodium, and saturated fat. A new Carbohydrate Food Quality Scoring System has been developed to convey the concept of carbohydrate quality. The system provides models for different types of carbohydrate-rich foods and can guide policy, programs, and individuals towards better carbohydrate food choices that are nutrient-dense, fiber-rich, and low in added sugar.
Article
Food Science & Technology
John R. N. Taylor, Mario G. Ferruzzi, Cheikh Ndiaye, Djibril Traor, Violet K. Mugalavai, Hugo De Groote, Cheryl O. ' Brien, Timothy J. Rendall, Bruce R. Hamaker
Summary: Small and micro food enterprises are important partners for fortification strategies to address micronutrient deficiencies in low-income countries. This paper discusses Entrepreneur-led Food Fortification (ElFF), which involves collaborations between US and African food and nutrition R&D organizations and African small-scale food processors. ElFF can overcome challenges faced by these enterprises and achieve business scale and nutritional impact through providing value propositions, product distribution and marketing. The example of entrepreneur-led production of fortified grain-based instant porridge flour illustrates a framework for successful implementation of ElFF in local markets and government nutrition strategies.
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sandi L. Navarro, G. A. Nagana Gowda, Lisa F. Bettcher, Robert Pepin, Natalie Nguyen, Mathew Ellenberger, Cheng Zheng, Lesley F. Tinker, Ross L. Prentice, Ying Huang, Tao Yang, Fred K. Tabung, Queenie Chan, Ruey Leng Loo, Simin Liu, Jean Wactawski-Wende, Johanna W. Lampe, Marian L. Neuhouser, Daniel Raftery
Summary: Demographic and clinical factors have an influence on the metabolome. A study on 444 post-menopausal women found correlations between serum and urine metabolites and demographic and clinical parameters.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pier Mannuccio Mannucci, Olivier Jolliet, Erik Meijaard, Joanne Slavin, Mario Rasetti, Alberto Aleta, Yamir Moreno, Carlo Agostoni
Summary: Sustainable nutrition is a difficult task that involves providing people with healthy, nutritious and affordable food while minimizing waste and environmental impact. This article explores the main issues, scientific data, and advancements in research related to sustainability in nutrition. Vegetable oils are used as a case study to understand the challenges associated with sustainable nutrition.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Madeline Timm, Lisa C. Offringa, B. Jan-Willem Van Klinken, Joanne Slavin
Summary: Consumption of plant foods, specifically those high in dietary fiber, is associated with improved health outcomes and reduced risk of chronic diseases. Different types of fiber provide different health benefits based on their properties and effects. Plant foods also contain bioactives that contribute to their health benefits. The concept of soluble fiber as a sole determinant of physiological effects is outdated. Recent research shows that insoluble dietary fiber intake is associated with various health benefits beyond increased stool weight. It is suggested that ancestral humans consumed high amounts of dietary fiber, which also delivered bioactives that are crucial for disease prevention. Therefore, isolated fiber supplements may have limited usefulness unless accompanied by bioactives.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michael P. Dzakovich, Hawi Debelo, Marc C. Albertsen, Ping Che, Todd J. Jones, Marissa K. Simon, Zuo-Yu Zhao, Kimberly Glassman, Mario G. Ferruzzi
Summary: Vitamin A, iron, and zinc deficiencies are common in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly among women and children. Biotechnology has been used to enhance the content and bioaccessibility of provitamin A carotenoids and minerals in staple crops, but the simultaneous enhancement of both carotenoids and minerals has not been thoroughly studied. This research evaluated genetically engineered constructs containing heterologous genes to improve carotenoid stability and pathway flux, and phytase to increase mineral bioaccessibility. The results showed significant increases in carotenoid content and improved mineral bioaccessibility in the transgenic events compared to control groups. These findings suggest that combined approaches to enhance micronutrient content and bioaccessibility are feasible and should be further studied in human trials.