Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chelsea D. Christie, Christine M. Friedenreich, Jennifer E. Vena, Liam Turley, Gavin R. McCormack
Summary: Although there is contradictory evidence, this cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis suggests that socioeconomic status may modify the associations between the neighborhood built environment and physical activity, particularly for adults with lower status. However, the overall associations between built characteristics and walking were small and statistically non-significant.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Garudam Raveendiran Aarthi, Thaharullah Shah Mehreen Begum, Suzana Al Moosawi, Dian Kusuma, Harish Ranjani, Rajendra Paradeepa, Venkatasubramanian Padma, Viswanathan Mohan, Ranjit Mohan Anjana, Daniela Fecht
Summary: Our study systematically reviewed the literature on the associations between built environment characteristics and type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Asia. The findings showed that several built environment attributes, such as urban green space, walkability, food environment, and air pollution, were significantly related to T2D in Asia. Additionally, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide were strongly associated with T2D risk. This highlights the importance of considering the built environment in relation to T2D prevention and public health planning.
Article
Economics
Gamal Eldeeb, Moataz Mohamed, Antonio Paez
Summary: This study explores the impact of built environment attributes and their contextual effects on travel behavior, revealing the significant role of socioeconomic demographics in Hamiltonians' mode choice behavior. Sidewalk density is positively associated with walking and public transit use, while bike lane density is positively associated with biking and negatively associated with public transit use.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Haiyan Hao, Yan Wang
Summary: Current disaster impact assessments are often limited by resource constraints and delayed data collection processes. The proposed real-time assessing disaster impact (ADIR) system utilizes cutting-edge computation and geovisualization platforms to provide timely and comprehensive assessment of disaster impacts, potentially contributing to reducing life and property losses in communities.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
James H. Buszkiewicz, Jennifer F. Bobb, Flavia Kapos, Philip M. Hurvitz, David Arterburn, Anne Vernez Moudon, Andrea Cook, Stephen J. Mooney, Maricela Cruz, Shilpi Gupta, Paula Lozano, Dori E. Rosenberg, Mary Kay Theis, Jane Anau, Adam Drewnowski
Summary: The relationship between the built environment and weight change varies among different demographic groups, with factors such as gender and race/ethnicity influencing weight change to varying degrees.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cassandra Collyer, Megan F. Bell, Hayley E. Christian
Summary: Emerging evidence suggests that the built environment has an influence on early child development, with variations depending on the socioeconomic status (SES) of neighborhoods. This study aimed to identify the built environment features associated with variations in early child development and how these associations differ between high and low SES neighborhoods. The findings suggest that the impact of built environment features on child development may vary depending on the socioeconomic status of the neighborhood.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Stephanie L. Mayne, Knashawn H. Morales, Ariel A. Williamson, Struan F. A. Grant, Alexander G. Fiks, Mathias Basner, David F. Dinges, Babette S. Zemel, Jonathan A. Mitchell
Summary: By investigating the impact of the built environment on adolescent sleep, the study found that higher neighborhood sound levels were associated with later sleep onset, while higher tree canopy cover was linked to more favorable sleep timing. Density-based exposures did not show significant effects on sleep outcomes.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
James H. Buszkiewicz, Chelsea M. Rose, Linda K. Ko, Jin Mou, Anne Vernez Moudon, Philip M. Hurvitz, Andrea J. Cook, Adam Drewnowski
Summary: This study examined the associations between neighborhood built environment, residential property values, and changes in body mass index (BMI). The results showed that at baseline, road intersection density, access to food sources, and residential property values were inversely associated with BMI. After one year, participants with higher density and more fast-food restaurants nearby showed less BMI gain, while after two years, higher residential property values were predictive of lower BMI gain. There was also evidence of differences in these associations based on age, gender, and education.
SSM-POPULATION HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Economics
Zuoxian Gan, Min Yang, Qingcheng Zeng, Harry J. P. Timmermans
Summary: This study fills the gaps in the literature regarding the integration of active modes and public transit, focusing on the impact of perceived walkability/bikeability and built environment features on walking/bicycling distance and mode choice. The results show that perceived walkability/bikeability and built environment features are more strongly correlated with mode choice behavior rather than transfer distance. Furthermore, the distance and mode choice of walking/bicycling trips are closely associated with perceived walkability and bikeability as well as built environment features.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anna-Maria Ntarladima, Derek Karssenberg, Maartje Poelman, Diederick E. Grobbee, Meng Lu, Oliver Schmitz, Maciej Strak, Nicole Janssen, Gerard Hoek, Ilonca Vaartjes
Summary: The study aimed to assess the relationship between fast-food environment and diabetes prevalence in urban and rural environments in the Netherlands. The results suggested a positive association between fast-food outlet exposures and diabetes prevalence, with no significant differences between urban and rural areas. The presence indicator showed the most consistent results across different buffer sizes.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Yuche Chen, Sicheng Wang, Xuanke Wu
Summary: The study revealed significant social disparities in perceived transportation disadvantages in South Carolina, with factors such as residential density, network density, and household income impacting people's perceptions of transportation issues.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Chenqiu Du, Baizhan Li, Wei Yu
Summary: Household mould growth is favored by warm temperature and high humidity, releasing spores and causing allergic responses. Building energy efficient designs may increase mould growth risks and require further research for regulation and control.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chunmei Yang, Xianglong Tang, Linchuan Yang
Summary: This study explores the association between the built environment and older adults' propensity to walk in Hong Kong. The findings suggest that population density, land-use mix, street greenery, and access to bus stops are positively connected with older adults' walking behavior. Intersection density appears to have an insignificant impact on walking propensity. All built environment attributes have spatially heterogeneous effects on older adults' walking behavior.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sangwan Lee
Summary: This study examines the associations between multimodality and built environment characteristics, and provides policy implications for promoting multimodal travel behaviors. The findings suggest that built environment characteristics, such as population density, regional accessibility, walkability index, and network density, are significant predictors of multimodality. The study also highlights the non-linear effects of built environment characteristics on multimodality.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xiangfeng Chen, Jing Wen, Wenjuan Wu, Qiuzhi Peng, Xiangfen Cui, Li He
Summary: Sensitive skin is a condition characterized by hyperreactivity, impacting the quality of life. Its prevalence rate has increased due to factors such as elevated stress levels and deteriorating environmental conditions. The impact of the built environment on sensitive skin is currently lacking research.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Melissa J. J. Kottke, Jessica M. M. Sales, Peggy Goedken, Jennifer L. L. Brown, Kendra Hatfield-Timajchy, Emilia H. H. Koumans, James W. W. Hardin, Joan Marie Kraft, Athena P. P. Kourtis
Summary: The 2gether intervention has been shown to be effective in increasing the use of condoms with contraception and reducing the rates of pregnancy and selected STIs among young African American females.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mohiuddin Ahsanul Kabir Chowdhury, James W. Hardin, Bryan L. Love, Anwar T. Merchant, Suzanne McDermott
Summary: The study examined the association between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use during pregnancy and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID) in children. A retrospective cohort study was conducted using multiple datasets in South Carolina between 2010 and 2017. Results showed that NSAID use during pregnancy was associated with ID only, but not with ASD.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Allison M. Sweeney, Dawn K. Wilson, Nicole Zarrett, Pamela Martin, James W. Hardin, Amanda Fairchild, Sheryl Mitchell, Lindsay Decker
Summary: The TEAM-PA trial aims to test the effectiveness of a group intervention in increasing physical activity among insufficiently active African American women. The trial uses a group cohort design and involves 360 participants. The intervention integrates elements from various theories and focuses on social affiliation to evaluate its impact on physical activity.
CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yang Ren, Dezhi Wu, Yan Tong, Ana Lopez-DeFede, Sarah Gareau
Summary: This study aimed to establish key benchmarking ML models to predict low birthweight (LBW) and apply different data rebalancing methods to an imbalanced hospital record dataset. The results showed that various rebalancing methods improved LBW prediction performance and indicated important contributing features in the classification task.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Letter
Ophthalmology
S. Scott Sutton, Joseph Magagnoli, Tammy H. H. Cummings, James W. W. Hardin, Jayakrishna Ambati
OCULAR IMMUNOLOGY AND INFLAMMATION
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
S. Scott Sutton, Joseph Magagnoli, Tammy H. Cummings, James W. Hardin, Jayakrishna Ambati
Summary: By inhibiting xanthine oxidase, allopurinol may reduce the risk of diabetic macular edema (DME) by limiting inflammation and blood-retina barrier breakdown. A retrospective cohort study of type 2 diabetic US veterans found that allopurinol was associated with a 24.6% reduction in the risk of DME. Further research on the effects of allopurinol on DME is warranted.
OCULAR IMMUNOLOGY AND INFLAMMATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Demetrius A. Abshire, Guillermo M. Wippold, Dawn K. Wilson, Bernardine M. Pinto, Janice C. Probst, James W. Hardin
Summary: This study conducted telephone interviews with 23 overweight or obese Black men in rural South Carolina communities to explore the factors that affect their motivation and weight-related behaviors, and to culturally adapt behavioral interventions for this population. Findings revealed that physical health and health behaviors were key determinants of overall health, and social support from family and friends both increased and hindered motivation. Younger participants expressed stronger views on the lack of support for healthy lifestyles in rural environments, along with personal challenges and lack of motivation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Joseph Magagnoli, Siddharth Narendran, Felipe Pereira, Tammy H. Cummings, James W. Hardin, S. Scott Sutton, Jayakrishna Ambati
Summary: A retrospective evaluation of cancer patients receiving checkpoint inhibitor therapy found that the combination of fluoxetine and checkpoint inhibitors could improve overall survival (OS).
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wanfang Zhang, Suzanne McDermott, Deborah C. C. Salzberg, NaTasha D. D. Hollis, James Hardin
Summary: This study assessed an educational intervention aimed at reducing the number of emergency department and inpatient stays for cardiovascular diagnoses among South Carolina adult Medicaid members with intellectual and developmental disability and hypertension. The results of the randomized controlled trial showed significant reductions in hospital utilization in the intervention group compared to the control group.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Souvik Sen, James Curtis, David Hicklin, Cynthia Nichols, Saundra Glover, Anwar T. Merchant, James W. Hardin, Makenzie Logue, Jaclyn Meyer, Emma Mason, David Y. Huang, Cristiano Susin, Kevin Moss, James Beck
Summary: Intensive periodontal disease treatment was not superior to standard treatment in preventing stroke/myocardial infarction/death in patients with recent stroke/transient ischemic attack and periodontal disease. Fewer events were observed in the intensive arm with comparable safety outcomes. The secondary outcome measures showed a trend toward improvement, with significant changes noted in diastolic blood pressure and high-density lipoprotein in both treatment arms.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
James F. Thrasher, Stuart G. Ferguson, Emily E. Hackworth, Chung-Li Wu, Victoria C. Lambert, Norman Porticella, Minji Kim, James W. Hardin, Jeff Niederdeppe
Summary: Cigarette pack inserts with cessation messages may promote smoking cessation behaviors.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2024)
Correction
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
S. Scott Sutton, Joseph Magagnoli, Tammy H. H. Cummings, Theresa Dettling, Belinda Lovelace, Mary J. J. Christoph, James W. W. Hardin
JOURNAL OF THROMBOSIS AND THROMBOLYSIS
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
S. Scott Sutton, Joseph Magagnoli, Tammy H. Cummings, Theresa Dettling, Belinda Lovelace, Mary J. Christoph, James W. Hardin
Summary: Oral factor Xa inhibitors effectively reduce stroke and thromboembolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism. However, due to the lack of a randomized controlled trial comparing andexanet alfa to usual care, non-specific replacement agents, including 4 F-PCC, are still used off-label for managing FXa inhibitor bleeds. A retrospective cohort study of 255 hospitalized patients exposed to oral factor Xa inhibitors and experiencing acute major bleeds found that those treated with andexanet alfa had significantly lower in-hospital and 30-day mortality rates compared to those treated with 4 F-PCC.
JOURNAL OF THROMBOSIS AND THROMBOLYSIS
(2023)
Article
Primary Health Care
S. Scott Sutton, Joseph Magagnoli, Tammy H. Cummings, James W. Hardin
Summary: The objective of this paper was to analyze patient outcomes in gout treatment and determine the differences in serum uric acid measures and treatment adherence among patients in metropolitan, micropolitan, or rural areas. The results showed that there was no significant difference in the proportion of patients achieving the target serum uric acid levels or treatment adherence between urban and rural patients.
JOURNAL OF PRIMARY CARE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Hematology
S. Scott Sutton, Joe Magagnoli, Tammy H. Cummings, Terry Dettling, James Hardin, Belinda Lovelace
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY
(2023)