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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luiz Antonio dos Anjos, Haroldo da Silva Ferreira, Nadya Helena Alves-Santos, Maiara Brusco de Freitas, Cristiano Siqueira Boccolini, Elisa Maria de Aquino Lacerda, Ines Rugani Ribeiro de Castro, Virginia Gaissionok Mariz, Bruno Mendes Tavares, Denise Pretucci Gigante, Gilberto Kac
Summary: This article discusses the methodological aspects of anthropometric assessment of nutritional status in children under five years of age and their mothers, focusing on the strategies employed during the Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition (ENANI-2019). Training interviewers and utilizing internationally established procedures ensured the reliability and accuracy of the data collected for generating current evidence on the nutritional status of Brazilian children under five.
CADERNOS DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2021)
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Minh T. Nguyen, Cuong Nguyen, Hai T. Do, Hoang T. Hua, Thang A. Tran, An D. Nguyen, Guido Ala, Fabio Viola
Summary: Wireless sensor networks often work with drones or unmanned vehicles to support their applications in multimedia networks. This paper examines various scenarios utilizing drones and unmanned vehicles for data collection, discussing a range of technologies and techniques to support drones, communication links, control algorithms, and more.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Cameron Sabet, Alessandro Hammond, Nim Ravid, Michelle Sun Tong, Fatima Cody Stanford
Summary: The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has committed $90 million to address health disparities through data-driven solutions. This funding will be allocated to 1400 community health centers, benefiting over 30 million Americans. Our article explores the reasons for the delayed adoption of big data in achieving healthcare equity, recent efforts that embrace big data tools, and strategies to harness its potential without burdening physicians. We also propose the establishment of a public database for anonymized patient data, introducing diverse metrics and equitable data collection strategies, to provide valuable insights for policymakers and health systems in better serving communities.
NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ines Rugani Ribeiro de Castro, Paula Normando, Nadya Helena Alves-Santos, Flavia Fioruci Bezerra, Marta Citelli, Lucia de Fatima Campos Pedrosa, Alceu Afonso Jordao Junior, Pedro Israel Cabral de Lira, Fabio Augusto Kurscheidt, Paulo Ricardo Portella da Silva, Keronlainy Salvatte, Elisa Maria de Aquino Lacerda, Luiz Antonio dos Anjos, Cristiano Siqueira Boccolini, Gilberto Kac
Summary: This study presents methodological aspects and results of laboratory assessment of micronutrients in the Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition, revealing coverage and challenges of the survey. The findings will support the formulation and potential reorientation of public policies in food and nutrition in the country.
CADERNOS DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mauricio Teixeira Leite de Vasconcellos, Pedro Luis do Nascimento Silva, Ines Rugani Ribeiro de Castro, Cristiano Siqueira Boccolini, Nadya Helena Alves-Santos, Gilberto Kac
Summary: This article describes methodological aspects in defining the study population, sampling plan, and sample weighting and calibration of effective sample of the Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition (ENANI-2019). The study assessed breastfeeding, dietary intake, anthropometric assessment, and micronutrient deficiencies in children under five years of age through a probability sample with stratification and clustering. The data collected will support the promotion and implementation of public policies for children under five in Brazil.
CADERNOS DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vinicius Costa Lima, Rui Pedro Charters Lopes Rijo, Filipe Andrade Bernardi, Marcio Eloi Colombo Filho, Francisco Barbosa-Junior, Felipe Carvalho Pellison, Rafael Mello Galliez, Afranio Lineu Kritski, Domingos Alves
Summary: Clinical research outcomes rely on the accurate definition of research protocols, data collection strategies, and data management plans. Electronic Data Capture Systems mitigate resource challenges and provide a reliable environment for health research, promoting result dissemination and data reusability.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Costas Meghir, Orazio Attanasio, Pamela Jervis, Monimalika Day, Prerna Makkar, Jere Behrman, Prachi Gupta, Rashim Pal, Angus Phimister, Nisha Vernekar, Sally Grantham-McGregor
Summary: Both early stimulation (ES) and enhanced preschool (EP) interventions have positive impacts on children's IQ and school readiness (SR). Only ES effects are sustained for 15 months, while only EP results in significant catch-up for children who did not receive ES. There are no significant interactions between the two interventions.
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Anesthesiology
Monica C. O'Neill, Rebecca Pillai Riddell, Jean-Francois Bureau, Audrey-Ann Deneault, Hartley Garfield, Saul Greenberg
Summary: This study consists of two independent researches that investigate the relationships between caregiver-child behaviors in the vaccination context and preschool attachment outcomes. The results suggest that caregiver sensitivity and soothing behaviors towards infant pain are related to preschool attachment outcomes.
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Pediatrics
Chi-Man Kuok, Jia-Rou Liu, Jao-Shwann Liang, Shao-Han Chang, Ming-Tao Yang
Summary: The study found that preschool children at the Child Development Center have a high prevalence of sleep problems, which are closely related to age, gestational age, speech development, cognitive development, and socio-emotional development, especially in the preterm group.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ronan McCabe, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Ruth Dundas, Mika Gissler, Peter Craig
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of the Finnish Maternity Grant, which includes the Finnish Baby Box, on infant mortality rates. The introduction of the grant in 1938 was associated with an increase in infant mortality rates, while the universalization of the grant in 1949 was associated with a decrease in infant mortality rates. However, the changes in mortality rates cannot be solely attributed to the baby box policy, as other factors such as the Second World War may have influenced the results. Therefore, the relationship between the Finnish Baby Box or similar interventions and infant mortality remains unclear.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Karen Devries, Ilan Cerna-Turoff, Camilla Fabbri, Ellen Turner, Robert Nyakuwa, Charles Muchemwa Nherera, Tendai Nhenga-Chakarisa, Beaulah C. Nengomasha, Ratidzai Moyo
Summary: This study explores the knowledge and help-seeking behavior of violence among children in Zimbabwe. It found that nearly one-third of the surveyed children have experienced violence, but most of them do not know where to seek help. Boys are more likely to know where to seek help, while girls are more likely to actually seek help. Childline is an important organization that can provide support, but additional efforts are needed to reach out to boys and receive more reports of school-related violence.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Suqin Ding, Jingqi Chen, Bin Dong, Jie Hu
Summary: High parental education levels are associated with a lower risk of offspring overweight/obesity, especially before adolescence. Different parental education levels affect the BMI trajectories, but decrease before adolescence.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohd Usman, Umenthala Srikanth Reddy, Laeek Ahemad Siddiqui, Adrita Banerjee
Summary: The spatial analysis of continuity of care (CoC) in maternal health care in India reveals clustering patterns at the district level. The study suggests implementing comprehensive interventions at the sub-regional level to ensure the completion of CoC for women.
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Family Studies
Sumela Ajmer, Margubur Rahaman, Md Juel Rana, Illias Sheikh
Summary: The study aims to examine the trends, patterns, and socio-demographic factors associated with under-five mortality in Bihar and Bhagalpur district. The findings indicate that maternal nutritional status, education level, wealth status, and caste are significant factors influencing under-five mortality. Women's education, work involvement, and empowerment should be prioritized to reduce under-five mortality and achieve the sustainable development goal-3 by 2030.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brian Wahl, Madhu Gupta, Daniel J. Erchick, Bryan N. Patenaude, Taylor A. Holroyd, Molly Sauer, Madeleine Blunt, Mathuram Santosham, Rupali Jayant Limaye
Summary: In India, both national and most state-level immunization coverage and wealth-related equality have improved over the last decade. Factors contributing to wealth-related full immunization inequality include antenatal care, maternal education, and socioeconomic status in 2005-06 and continued to play a role in 2015-16.
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Respiratory System
Jonathan D. Cogen, Kathryn B. Whitlock, Ronald L. Gibson, Lucas R. Hoffman, Donald R. VanDevanter
JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS
(2019)
Article
Pediatrics
Jeffrey S. Wagener, Donald R. VanDevanter, Michael W. Konstan, David J. Pasta, Stefanie J. Millar, Wayne J. Morgan
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Respiratory System
M. W. Konstan, D. R. VanDevanter, S. M. Rowe, M. Wilschanski, E. Kerem, I Sermet-Gaudelus, E. DiMango, P. Melotti, J. McIntosh, K. De Boeck
JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS
(2020)
Article
Respiratory System
Donald R. VanDevanter, Sonya L. Heltshe, Jay B. Hilliard, Michael W. Konstan
Summary: The study investigated the relationships between Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa) isolate AST results, antipseudomonal PEx treatments, and treatment responses. The findings suggest that complete Pa coverage did not show superior responses compared to lesser coverage treatments, indicating that AST may have limited utility in selecting antimicrobials for CF PEx treatment.
JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS
(2021)
Article
Respiratory System
Donald R. VanDevanter, Nicole Mayer Hamblett, Noah Simon, Joseph McIntosh, Michael W. Konstan
Summary: The study compared respiratory events (RE) observed during a 48-week trial of ataluren across six exacerbation definitions. It found that missingness of criteria in Fuchs definitions and the presence of criteria were associated with clinician exacerbation assessment.
JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS
(2021)
Article
Respiratory System
Wendy Bullington, Sarah Hempstead, Alan R. Smyth, Pavel Drevinek, Lisa Saiman, Valerie J. Waters, Scott C. Bell, Donald R. VanDevanter, Patrick A. Flume, Stuart Elborn, Marianne S. Muhlebach
Summary: The study evaluated the attitudes of healthcare providers and people with cystic fibrosis or their parents towards antimicrobial resistance (AMR) internationally. Findings showed that both groups are concerned about AMR, with Pseudomonas spp. and Burkholderia spp. being the most concerning organisms. There was a discrepancy in AMR education discussions between healthcare providers and people with cystic fibrosis.
JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS
(2021)
Review
Respiratory System
N. Mayer-Hamblett, S. Van Koningsbruggen-Rietschel, D. P. Nichols, D. R. VanDevanter, J. C. Davies, T. Lee, A. G. Durmowicz, F. Ratjen, M. W. Konstan, K. Pearson, S. C. Bell, J. P. Clancy, J. L. Taylor-Cousar, K. De Boeck, S. H. Donaldson, D. G. Downey, P. A. Flume, P. Drevinek, C. H. Goss, I Fajac, A. S. Magaret, B. S. Quon, S. M. Singleton, J. M. VanDalfsen, G. Z. Retsch-Bogart
JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS
(2020)
Article
Respiratory System
D. R. VanDevanter, S. L. Heltshe, D. B. Sanders, N. E. West, M. Skalland, P. A. Flume, C. H. Goss
Summary: This study evaluates the changes in CRISS during intravenous antimicrobial exacerbation treatments and finds that CRISS reduction is associated with higher baseline CRISS and younger age of subjects. CRISS may serve as an effective endpoint for PEx interventional trials.
JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Michael W. Konstan, David J. Pasta, Donald R. VanDevanter, Jeffrey S. Wagener, Wayne J. Morgan
Summary: The Epidemiologic Study of Cystic Fibrosis (ESCF) was a large-scale observational study conducted on cystic fibrosis patients, collecting extensive data on disease characteristics, treatment outcomes, and survival rates. The study has facilitated the updating of CF patient genotype and survival information, providing valuable insights for patient care practices and future data registries.
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
J. Stuart Elborn, Patrick A. Flume, Donald R. Van Devanter, Claudio Procaccianti
Summary: Patients with cystic fibrosis are highly susceptible to bacterial infections of the airways, particularly chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Long-term use of inhaled antimicrobials is standard care for reducing exacerbation frequency and improving quality of life. Levofloxacin has been approved as an inhaled solution for the treatment of chronic P. aeruginosa infections in CF patients in Europe and Canada.
FUTURE MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Respiratory System
D. R. VanDevanter, N. E. West, D. B. Sanders, M. Skalland, C. H. Goss, P. A. Flume, S. L. Heltshe
Summary: The study found that there is no additional benefit when multiple antipseudomonal classes are used to treat pulmonary exacerbation in people with cystic fibrosis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection.
JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
Lisa A. Carmody, Linda M. Kalikin, Donald R. VanDevanter, Gen Li, Kristopher Opron, Richard H. Simon, Lindsay J. Caverly, John J. LiPuma
Summary: Chronic polymicrobial airway infections are common in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). This study analyzed sputum samples from CF patients before and during antibiotic treatment for pulmonary exacerbations (PEx). The peak impact of antibiotic treatment was observed on the fourth or fifth day.
JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
Kevin W. Southern, Carlo Castellani, Elise Lammertyn, Alan Smyth, Donald VanDevanter, Silke van Koningsbruggen-Rietschel, Juerg Barben, Amanda Bevan, Edwin Brokaar, Sarah Collins, Gary J. Connett, Thomas W. V. Daniels, Jane Davies, Dimitri Declercq, Silvia Gartner, Andrea Gramegna, Naomi Hamilton, Jenny Hauser, Nataliya Kashirskaya, Laurence Kessler, Jacqueline Lowdon, Halyna Makukh, Clemence Martin, Lisa Morrison, Dilip Nazareth, Jacquelien Noordhoek, Ciaran O'Neill, Elizabeth Owen, Helen Oxley, Karen S. Raraigh, Caroline Raynal, Karen Robinson, Jobst Roehmel, Carsten Schwarz, Isabelle Sermet, Michal Shteinberg, Ian Sinha, Constance Takawira, Peter van Mourik, Marieke Verkleij, Michael D. Waller, Alistair Duff
Summary: Cystic fibrosis (CF) has entered the era of variant-specific therapy, tailored to the genetic variants in the CFTR gene, and CFTR modulators, the first available therapy, have transformed CF management. Interim standards have been produced to guide healthcare professionals in providing variant-specific therapy for CF patients using evidence-based guidance and stakeholder consultation.
JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
D. R. Vandevanter, E. T. Zemanick, M. W. Konstan, C. L. Ren, K. Odem-Davis, I. Emerman, J. Young, N. Mayer-Hamblett
Summary: This study assessed the feasibility of enrolling CF patients using ETI in clinical trials of new modulators and inhaled antimicrobials (inhABX). The results showed that study designs and previous clinical trial experience influenced the willingness of participants. This has implications for the feasibility of future clinical trials.
JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Britney N. Lizama, Jennifer Kahle, Susan M. Catalano, Anthony O. Caggiano, Michael Grundman, Mary E. Hamby
Summary: There is a significant medical need to develop disease-modifying treatment options for age-related degenerative diseases of the central nervous system. The sigma-2 receptor plays a role in regulating cell functions and has potential as a therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease, a-synucleinopathies, and dry age-related macular degeneration.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)