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Virology
Wentao Zhu, Li Gu
Summary: China experienced a severe influenza season in February 2023, with Beijing being the center of the outbreak. The number of confirmed cases rapidly increased and peaked in March, with 7262 cases included in this study. Fever was the most common symptom, and the influenza viruses showed higher transmissibility and longer shedding duration.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2023)
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Microbiology
Yu-Dong Zhang, Ding Chen, Lei Hu, Liang Shen, Ren-Yuan Wu, Fu-Ming Cao, Jian-Qiang Xu, Liang Wang
Summary: This retrospective descriptive study investigated the epidemiological characteristics of the COVID-19 outbreak in Yangzhou city caused by the highly contagious Delta variant strain of SARS-CoV-2 virus. The study aimed to provide prevention and control guidelines for future outbreaks. The results showed that the Delta variant was highly infectious and exhibited obvious clustering characteristics during the outbreak in Yangzhou, China.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mingma Li, Yuxiang Liu, Tao Yan, Chenghao Xue, Xiaoyue Zhu, Defu Yuan, Ran Hu, Li Liu, Zhiguo Wang, Yuanbao Liu, Bei Wang
Summary: This study aimed to describe the spatial epidemiological characteristics of mumps in Jiangsu, China. The findings showed a decline in mumps incidence with seasonal distribution in summer and winter. Children aged 5-10 years old were identified as the main risk group. Hot spots of mumps incidence were found to migrate over time from southeast to northwest.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Francesc Belvis, Alberto Aleta, Alvaro Padilla-Pozo, Juan-M. Pericas, Juan Fernandez-Gracia, Jorge P. Rodriguez, Victor M. Eguiluz, Charles Novaes De Santana, Mireia Julia, Joan Benach
Summary: This research examines the evolution of COVID-19 incidence rates and effective reproduction number R(t), as well as their relationship with spatial autocorrelation patterns in Catalonia, Spain. The study finds that there were five major outbreaks, all preceded by R(t) values greater than 1 in the previous two weeks. There is no clear pattern in the initial focus of each wave. Spatial autocorrelation follows a baseline pattern, but deviations occur in some waves, which can be reproduced through interventions to reduce mobility and virus transmissibility.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Infectious Diseases
Xinchang Lun, Yiguan Wang, Chunchun Zhao, Haixia Wu, Caiying Zhu, Delong Ma, Mingfang Xu, Jun Wang, Qiyong Liu, Lei Xu, Fengxia Meng
Summary: This study analyzed the epidemiological characteristics and temporal-spatial distribution of overseas imported dengue fever cases in outbreak areas in mainland China. The results showed that the cases were mainly concentrated in certain areas of Yunnan, Guangdong, and Fujian provinces. Attention should be paid to the prevention and control of key populations, such as men aged 21-50, and border areas.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Yuehui Jia, Guijin Li, Ruixiang Wang, Chen Feng, Lei Qi, Yuanyuan Wang, Shengqi Su, Yuanjie Zou, Xu Liu, Yanan Wang, Yiyi Zhang, Linlin Du, Huixin Sun, Shuxiu Hao, Jie Hou, Hongqi Feng, Qi Li, Tong Wang
Summary: This study conducted a spatial ecological analysis to assess the relationship between hair selenium levels and Keshan disease nationwide. The results showed that the residents in Keshan disease endemic counties had significantly lower hair selenium levels compared to non-endemic counties, and hair selenium levels were positively correlated with per capita GDP.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Yan Bu, Erda Wang, Ziyu Jiang
Summary: This study investigates the spatial characteristics and influencing factors of industrial wastewater discharge in China from 2000 to 2017. The results show significant spatial autocorrelation and agglomeration characteristics in provincial industrial wastewater effluents. Economic development, technological innovation, and environmental governance intensity have negative effects on wastewater discharge, while industrial structure has a positive effect.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniel Gashaneh Belay, Melaku Hunie Asratie, Moges Gashaw, Nuhamin Tesfa Tsega, Mastewal Endalew, Fantu Mamo Aragaw
Summary: The prevalence of deworming among preschool age children in Ethiopia is relatively low. Factors such as maternal education and occupation, ANC visits, child age, household media exposure, and community media usage are significantly associated with deworming among preschool age children in Ethiopia.
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Environmental Sciences
Yan Liu, Jiawei Tian, Wenfeng Zheng, Lirong Yin
Summary: This paper discusses the spatial and temporal distribution of severe haze in China, analyzing the impact of economy and energy structure on haze. It provides references for dealing with haze weather and controlling air pollution in China. The study found that haze and PM2.5 concentrations are mainly distributed in the northern regions of China, with more occurrences in winter and less in summer.
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Virology
HoiMan Ng, Teng Zhang, Guoliang Wang, SiMeng Kan, Guoyi Ma, Zhe Li, Chang Chen, Dandan Wang, MengIn Wong, ChioHang Wong, Jinliang Ni, Xiaohua Douglas Zhang
Summary: Influenza is a major respiratory disease, and the study in Macau reveals differences in influenza epidemics compared to other places, with significant variations in infection risks among different years and age groups, especially between tourists and locals.
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Virology
Li-Bo Liu, Man Li, Na Gao, Jia-Yuan Shen, Zi-Yang Sheng, Dong-Ying Fan, Hong-Ning Zhou, Xiao-Xiong Yin, Jia-Rong Mao, Jin-Yong Jiang, Pei-Gang Wang, Jing An
Summary: An outbreak of Chikungunya fever occurred in Ruili, Yunnan Province from September to December 2019, with a total of 112 confirmed cases, including 91 local cases and 21 imported cases. Female patients outnumbered male patients, and common symptoms included joint pain, fever, fatigue, chills, rash, and headache. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the CHIKV strains in this outbreak belonged to the Indian Ocean clade of the East/Central/South African genotype.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2022)
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Infectious Diseases
Yuqi Duan, Jun Cheng, Ying Liu, Qidi Fang, Minghao Sun, Chuanlong Cheng, Chuang Han, Xiujun Li
Summary: This study aimed to detect the epidemic characteristics and spatio-temporal pattern of reported tuberculosis incidence in Shandong Province. The results showed that men and farmers were the main populations affected by tuberculosis. The reported incidence of tuberculosis had a long-term decreasing trend with clear seasonality. Spatially, areas with high reported incidence were mainly clustered in the northwest and southeast regions of Shandong.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Fleurette M. Domai, Kristal An Agrupis, Su Myat Han, Ana Ria Sayo, Janine S. Ramirez, Raphael Nepomuceno, Shuichi Suzuki, Annavi Marie G. Villanueva, Eumelia P. Salva, Jose Benito Villarama, Koya Ariyoshi, Kim Mulholland, Luigi Palla, Kensuke Takahashi, Chris Smith, Edna Miranda
Summary: During 2016-2019, 84.5% of children hospitalized with measles in Manila, Philippines had not received any measles vaccine. Factors significantly associated with mortality in the multivariable analysis included age group, residence, lack of vaccination, duration between fever onset and hospital admission, lack of vitamin A supplementation, pneumonia, and gastroenteritis.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2022)
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Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Siri Saugestad Helland, Espen Roysamb, Synnve Schjolberg, Elise Oksendal, Kristin Gustavson
Summary: This study revealed a link between early language difficulties and later internalizing problems, with social engagement and emotion regulation acting as mediating factors. The findings can guide interventions for children at risk of developing internalizing problems due to language difficulties.
JOURNAL OF SPEECH LANGUAGE AND HEARING RESEARCH
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ying Zhou, Dan Hu, Tong Wang, Huan Tian, Lu Gan
Summary: The construction industry in China is highly energy-intensive and contributes to high carbon emissions, hindering efforts to reduce emissions. This study focuses on reducing carbon emissions from the construction industry (CECI) in order to achieve sustainable development and double carbon target. By using the LMDI model, the study identifies the main influencing factors and their effects, and explores the decoupling relationship between carbon emissions and economic output using the Tapio decoupling index. The spatial-temporal evolution of carbon emissions is also analyzed, revealing regional differences.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Ruiyi Liu, Li Chen, Huan Zeng, Cesar Reis, Haley Reis, Xianjie Yang, Xinjie Lin, Huabing Li, Xuchen Meng, Manoj Sharma, Yong Zhao
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2019)
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Environmental Sciences
Ruiyi Liu, Li Chen, Fan Zhang, Rui Zhu, Xinjie Lin, Xuchen Meng, Huabing Li, Xun Lei, Yong Zhao
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2019)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yangchang Zhang, Jun Fan, Li Chen, Yang Xiong, Tingting Wu, Shisi Shen, Xu Wang, Xuchen Meng, Yanjun Lu, Xun Lei
Summary: The study found that genetically predicted coffee consumption has a causal effect on the risk of overall, knee, and self-reported osteoarthritis, but not on hip osteoarthritis. Further research is needed to elucidate the role of coffee consumption in osteoarthritis prevention.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shisi Shen, Min Luo, Xuchen Meng, Ying Deng, Shuwen Cheng
Summary: The study found a clear association between the use of solid fuels for cooking and mortality among older individuals, with an even stronger association observed in individuals exposed to high levels of PM2.5.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
