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Nutrition & Dietetics
Martin J. J. Ronis, Horacio Gomez-Acevedo, Kartik Shankar, Leah Hennings, Neha Sharma, Michael L. Blackburn, Isabelle Miousse, Harry Dawson, Celine Chen, Kelly E. Mercer, Thomas M. Badger
Summary: This study found that soy infant formula does not have estrogenic effects or significantly alter male reproductive development in newborn male piglets, compared to sow milk and milk formula.
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Chemistry, Applied
Jiaying Tang, Harry J. Wichers, Kasper A. Hettinga
Summary: Dry heating alters the physicochemical properties and in vitro digestion of soy and pea proteins. Prolonged dry heating increases glycation in the presence of glucose, resulting in decreased gastric hydrolysis. However, intestinal digestion is less affected, possibly due to the presence of a broad range of proteases. Dry heating without glucose leads to limited insoluble aggregates, but does not affect digestibility.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Eun Kyo Ha, Seung Won Lee, Ju Hee Kim, Somin Shim, Young Hyeon Kim, Joo Young Song, Hyun Yong Koh, Youn Ho Shin, Man Yong Han
Summary: This study investigated the effect of consuming soy-based infant formula at 9-12 mo after birth on the subsequent development of epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, and developmental status. The results showed no apparent association between feeding with soy formula rather than cow's milk formula and increased risks of epilepsy, ADHD, ASD, and developmental status in a general pediatric population.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
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Allergy
Tetsuhiro Sakihara, Kenta Otsuji, Yohei Arakaki, Kazuya Hamada, Teruaki Matsui, Shiro Sugiura, Komei Ito
Summary: Regular soy formula intake between 1 and 2 months of age in infants avoiding cow's milk formula is significantly associated with a reduced risk of food sensitization in infancy.
PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
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Hematology
Madhvi Rajpurkar, Ayesha Zia, Angela C. Weyand, Ronald Thomas, Sarah H. O'Brien, Lakshmi Srivaths, Peter Kouides
Summary: The study surveyed the patterns of diagnosis and management of AC-RTB in adolescent and young adult females. The results showed low frequency of AC-RTB with variable management strategies, including hormonal therapy and antifibrinolytic therapy.
THROMBOSIS RESEARCH
(2021)
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Hematology
Bethany T. Samuelson Bannow, Vivia Chi, Paul Sochacki, Owen J. T. McCarty, Maureen K. Baldwin, Alison B. Edelman
Summary: The study investigated rates of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) in users of rivaroxaban and apixaban, finding an association between rivaroxaban use and the need for medical or surgical intervention for HMB. Most women did not have a documented menstrual history, indicating that many providers do not inquire about menstrual bleeding when initiating anticoagulant therapy. Menstruating women, especially those with a history of HMB, may be at increased risk for HMB requiring medical treatment depending on the type of OAC used.
THROMBOSIS RESEARCH
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Cara J. Westmark
Summary: The study found associations between the use of soy-based infant formula and worsened autistic behaviors in females and males with fragile X syndrome. It suggests the need for prospective evaluation of soy-based infant formula on disease comorbidities in fragile X syndrome, and supports further investigation into early gastrointestinal problems in the syndrome. The findings also indicate that premutation fragile X mothers should be encouraged to breastfeed, based on data from the Fragile X Syndrome Nutrition Study.
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Behavioral Sciences
Amanda L. Thompson, Heather Wasser, Alison Nulty, Margaret E. Bentley
Summary: This study categorized infant feeding styles using latent profile analysis (LPA) and identified two main groups. The results showed associations between profiles and maternal and infant characteristics, as well as treatment group.
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Food Science & Technology
Yihong Chen, Hazel Rooney, Cathal Dold, Simona Bavaro, John Tobin, Michael J. Callanan, Andre Brodkorb, Peadar G. Lawlor, Linda Giblin
Summary: Membrane filtration can produce infant milk formula that is more similar to breast milk. Compared to traditionally heat-treated formula, membrane-filtered formula has a higher content of native whey protein. In vivo evidence shows that membrane-filtered formula influences protein digestion but has minimal effects on overall growth parameters.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kalle T. Rytkonen
Summary: The menstrual cycle is a crucial factor in female reproductive health. Mao et al. (2022) recently linked heavy menstrual bleeding to deficient glycolysis. This article summarizes these new findings and highlights the importance of glycolysis and decidualization in endometrial function. It also discusses whether menstrual bleeding should be considered as a primary endometrial disorder inherent to the endometrium or as a secondary endometrial disorder caused by other endometrial conditions.
REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Amy M. Moore, Jessica J. Smith, Brian K. Stansfield, Jennifer S. Savage, Justin A. Lavner
Summary: This study found that African American mothers have the lowest breast milk feeding rates in the United States, with rates decreasing significantly by 16 weeks. Predictors of breast milk feeding included prepregnancy BMI, working status, food insecurity, and participation in welfare programs.
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Environmental Sciences
Ozge Yesildemir, Yasemin Akdevelioglu, Selinay Basak Erdemli Kose, Deniz Arca Cakir, Anil Yirun, Aylin Balci Ozyurt, Suna Sabuncuoglu, Aysu Duyan Camurdan, Bahar Cuhaci Cakir, Pinar Erkekoglu
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the daily dietary intakes of melamine for human milk-fed (HMF) babies and mixed-fed (MF) babies. It was conducted in 70 mother-baby pairs, with 40 babies in the HMF group and 30 babies in the MF group. Samples of human milk, formula milk, and baby urine were collected for analysis. The results showed that melamine concentrations in human milk and formula milk samples were below the tolerable daily intake, indicating that Turkish babies (aged 0-6 months) are not at risk for high melamine exposure through the diet.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jin-Ran Chen, Hallie A. Samuel, Julie Shlisky, Clark R. Sims, Oxana P. Lazarenko, D. Keith Williams, Aline Andres, Thomas M. Badger
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the early effects of soy-based infant formula on bone metabolism and structure. It found that 6-month-old infants who consumed soy-based infant formula showed improved bone metabolism, but no significant differences in bone metabolism or density were observed between ages 2 and 6.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Megan Clarke, Nelene Koen, Lisanne du Plessis
Summary: This study in South Africa aimed to assess the knowledge, perceptions, and practices of dietitians regarding infant and young children food regulations. Results showed dietitians had relatively low knowledge about the regulations, with those working in infant and young child feeding having higher knowledge scores. Overall, most dietitians had positive perceptions and compliant practices, with focus group discussions highlighting issues such as lack of awareness among dietitians and mothers about regulated products and non-compliance among other health care providers.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Misha Khalighi, Allison P. Wheeler, Oluyemisi A. Adeyemi-Fowode, Peter A. Kouides, Ramon A. Durazo-Arvizu, Kristina Haley, Candice M. Dersch, Angela C. Weyand, Maureen K. Baldwin, Claudia Borzutzky
Summary: This study compared patient outcomes in adolescents with and without inherited bleeding disorders (BD) who underwent treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) using the 52-mg levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (52-LNG-IUS) within 12 months of insertion. The findings showed that both groups experienced improvement in bleeding outcomes and had similar rates of spontaneous expulsion.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Emma C. Manuel, Torie C. Plowden, Felix M. Jr Jr Valbuena, Richard L. Bryce, Audrey A. Barick, Arthi Ramakrishnan, Mercedes R. Carnethon, Lisa M. Neff, Donna D. Baird, Erica E. Marsh
Summary: The study aims to understand the prevalence of uterine fibroids in Latina/Latinx females and their relationship with obesity and glucose dysregulation. Using a community-engaged approach, the study has successfully enrolled 633 Latina/Latinx females and initiated the first study visits.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Lauren A. Wise, Amelia K. Wesselink, Samantha Schildroth, Antonia M. Calafat, Traci N. Bethea, Ruth J. Geller, Chad M. Coleman, Victoria Fruh, Birgit Claus Henn, Julianne C. Botelho, Quaker E. Harmon, Maya Thirkill, Ganesa R. Wegienka, Donna D. Baird
Summary: The study found that factors such as age, income, education, water intake, alcohol consumption, and seafood consumption were positively associated with several PFAS levels in women. Smoking was positively associated with MeFOSAA, while body mass index was inversely associated with most PFAS. Reproductive factors such as parity, lactation, recent birth, and menstrual bleeding intensity showed strong associations with PFAS concentrations.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katie M. O'Brien, Alexander P. Keil, Quaker E. Harmon, Chandra L. Jackson, Alexandra J. White, Mary Diaz-Santana, Jack A. Taylor, Dale P. Sandler
Summary: The use of vitamin D supplements, particularly recent use, is inversely associated with breast cancer risk, especially for ductal carcinoma in situ.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kristen R. Moore, Quaker E. Harmon, Shanshan Zhao, Brandie D. Taylor, Donna D. Baird
Summary: This study found no evidence to support the hypothesis that bacterial vaginosis (BV) increases the risk of uterine fibroid incidence or growth, and BV does not play a role in the high burden of fibroids in Black women.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ellen O. Carlsen, Quaker Harmon, Maria C. Magnus, Helle M. Meltzer, Iris Erlund, Lars C. Stene, Siri E. Haberg, Allen J. Wilcox
Summary: This study found that among women without a history of diabetes, higher HbA1c levels at 18 weeks of pregnancy were associated with important perinatal outcomes, including birth weight, large-for-gestational age, preterm delivery, and preeclampsia.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Katie M. O'Brien, Quaker E. Harmon, Chandra L. Jackson, Mary Diaz-Santana, Jack A. Taylor, Clarice R. Weinberg, Dale P. Sandler
Summary: This study found that women with higher circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations had a lower risk of breast cancer, especially among Hispanic/Latina women. The association was weaker among Black/African American women. There was no clear association between 24,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (24,25(OH)2D) and breast cancer risk.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Quaker E. Harmon, Stacy A. Patchel, Shanshan Zhao, David M. Umbach, Tracy E. Cooper, Donna D. Baird
Summary: This study investigated the association between the use of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) and the development of leiomyomas. The results showed that recent use of DMPA was associated with a reduced incidence of leiomyomas and an increased loss of leiomyomas. These changes in early leiomyoma development in young women could delay symptom onset and reduce the need for invasive treatment.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Quaker E. Harmon, Stacy A. Patchel, Sheri Denslow, Frankie LaPorte, Tracy Cooper, Lauren A. Wise, Ganesa Wegienka, Donna D. Baird
Summary: This study investigates the association between serum vitamin D and uterine fibroid growth, incidence, and loss. Higher levels of serum vitamin D are associated with reduced fibroid growth and incidence, but the findings are limited by the small number of participants with sufficient vitamin D levels. Interventional trials are needed to confirm the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in fibroid treatment.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruth J. Geller, Amelia K. Wesselink, Kristen Upson, Birgit Claus Henn, Samantha Schildroth, Robert Wright, Chad M. Coleman, Mary D. Willis, Traci N. Bethea, Paige L. Williams, Quaker E. Harmon, Donna D. Baird, Ganesa Wegienka, Lauren A. Wise
Summary: By analyzing data from reproductive-aged Black women in the Detroit metropolitan area, we identified potential sources of metal exposure in this population. Our findings contribute to the understanding of metal exposures among non-pregnant reproductive-aged women and can inform policies aimed at reducing disparities in exposures.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Prativa Basnet, Rolv Skjaerven, Linn Marie Sorbye, Nils-Halvdan Morken, Kari Klungsoyr, Aditi Singh, Janne Mannseth, Quaker E. Harmon, Liv Grimstvedt Kvalvik
Summary: Women with a single pregnancy, whether twins or singletons, have an increased long-term risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, with singletons having the highest risk. Twin mothers who continue reproduction have a similar CVD mortality risk compared to women with three singleton pregnancies.
PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ana K. Rosen Vollmar, Clarice R. Weinberg, Donna D. Baird, Allen J. Wilcox, Antonia M. Calafat, Nicole C. Deziel, Caroline H. Johnson, Anne Marie Z. Jukic
Summary: Urinary phenol concentrations of 2,5-dichlorophenol were associated with an increased odds of early pregnancy loss, while higher concentrations of butylparaben and triclosan were associated with an increase in fecundability. This study is the first to investigate the associations between phenol exposure and fecundability and early pregnancy loss using repeated pooled measures, providing important insights for future research on reproductive health.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Prativa Basnet, Rolv Skjaerven, Quaker E. Harmon, Allen J. Wilcox, Kari Klungsoyr, Linn Marie Sorbye, Nils-Halvdan Morken, Liv G. Kvalvik
Summary: Birthweight is an important pregnancy indicator, and previous studies have shown that second-born babies tend to be heavier. This study compared birthweight in subsequent singleton pregnancies following a first twin pregnancy versus a first singleton pregnancy. The results indicated that while first twin pregnancies contribute to a greater combined total offspring birthweight, birthweights of subsequent singleton babies were similar regardless of whether the first pregnancy was a twin or singleton.
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Prativa Basnet, Rolv Skjaerven, Quaker E. Harmon, Linn Marie Sorbye, Nils-Halvdan Morken, Aditi Singh, Kari Klungsoyr, Liv Grimstvedt Kvalvik
Summary: This study compares the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes between twin-born and singleton-born women and evaluates the impact of in utero exposure to pre-eclampsia or preterm delivery on women's own pregnancy outcomes. The results show that twin-born women do not have an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to singleton-born women.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)