Article
Construction & Building Technology
Klaas De Jonge, Jelle Laverge
Summary: The quantification of indoor air health is a complex issue due to the presence of various contaminants. Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) is a metric used to measure the health implications of exposure to specific contaminants. This article introduces a novel method called Dynamic DALYs, which can estimate DALYs in real-time and for different time periods. The use of Dynamic DALYs provides detailed and comprehensive results regarding health and energy use in indoor environments.
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Psychiatry
Wanyue Dong, Yunning Liu, Jianzhong Sun, Yan Liu, Zhonghe Sun, Ruhai Bai
Summary: This study assesses the long-term trends in the incidence and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) rate of schizophrenia in China between 1990 and 2019. The results show an increasing trend in the age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) and age-standardized DALYs rate (ASDR) of schizophrenia for both sexes. The local drift for incidence varied across age groups and genders, with a decreasing trend in older age groups. The DALYs rate continued to increase as the birth cohort moved forward, and the increasing trend of incidence was found in individuals born after 1972.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sarah S. Cohen, Lauren C. Bylsma, Naimisha Movva, Dominik D. Alexander
Summary: Dairy consumption is associated with decreased risk of multiple chronic diseases, and increasing dairy intake may prevent a substantial burden of disease. However, further studies providing empirical evidence are needed to clarify potential relationships between dairy intake and various health outcomes.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gangming Zhang, Fang Tang, Jing Liang, Peigang Wang
Summary: The study found significant disparities in chronic disease DALYs among different cohorts and SES levels. As age increases, individuals living in urban areas with higher SES experience a slower growth in DALYs, and these differences converge in recent cohorts. Gender differences were also observed in DALYs disparities based on resident place and education level, with disparities narrowing for females across cohorts but not for males.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yuehao Zhan, Liyan Xu, Zhihong Deng, Haojie Zhu, Li Ni, Xiaohong Chen, Bingjun Liu, Kyu Hur, Shengkun Dong
Summary: This study examined the net health effect of microchannel plasma ozonation for raw water disinfection using a combined life cycle assessment (LCA) and quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA). The results showed an overall beneficial effect of the technology to human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Economics
Masa Davidovic, Nadine Zielonke, Iris Lansdorp-Vogelaar, Nereo Segnan, Harry J. de Koning, Eveline AM. Heijnsdijk
Summary: This study assessed the impact of mammography-based screening on quality of life using DALYs and QALYs, finding that almost the same strategies were on the efficiency frontiers. The choice of outcome measure may lead to differences in ICERs.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fatemeh Masaebi, Masoud Salehi, Maryam Kazemi, Nasim Vahabi, Mehdi Azizmohammad Looha, Farid Zayeri
Summary: The study showed a significant downward trend in DALY and its components for cardiovascular diseases, with countries with high/very high HDI levels experiencing steeper declining slopes.
Article
Psychiatry
Jianbo Shen, Guangyao Hua, Cong Li, Shunming Liu, Lei Liu, Jinghua Jiao
Summary: Drug use disorders are a major cause of public health issues globally. This analysis provides comprehensive estimates of the burden of drug use disorders at global, regional, and national levels over the past three decades. The burden of drug use disorders, as measured by deaths and disability-adjusted life-years, continues to increase globally. The patterns of drug use disorders vary across regions, with a concentration among young people and males in developed countries. Improved management programs and effective prevention and control strategies are needed to reduce the burden.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yan Qiu, Junzhuang Ma, Jiahong Zhu, Ying Liu, Wen Ren, Shuaishuai Zhang, Jingjing Ren
Summary: This study analyzed the deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) caused by hypertension in China, Japan, and South Korea in the past 29 years. It found that China had a significantly higher incidence and mortality rate of diseases attributable to high blood pressure compared to the other two countries. However, the declining trends in mortality rate and DALYs were less pronounced in China between 1990 and 2019.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ruotong Li, Xunjie Cheng, David C. Schwebel, Yang Yang, Peishan Ning, Peixia Cheng, Guoqing Hu
Summary: Population ageing in China from 1990 to 2017 was associated with 92.8 million DALYs, with males having more DALYs than females. The top five causes of DALYs associated with population ageing were stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ischemic heart disease, tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer, and liver cancer. The reduction in age-specific DALY rates had a greater impact on DALYs changes compared to population ageing, with modifiable risk factors accounting for a large portion of the reduction.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shiori Tanaka, Daisuke Yoneoka, Aya Ishizuka, Peter Ueda, Keiji Nakamura, Hisayuki Uneyama, Naoki Hayashi, Kenji Shibuya, Shuhei Nomura
Summary: This study investigated the impact of changing vegetable intake on disability-adjusted life years for cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes and kidney diseases in Japan between 2017 and 2040. The results showed that increasing vegetable consumption could significantly reduce the burden of these diseases. Forecasted vegetable intake is expected to decrease in the future.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Guillermo Salinas-Escudero, Filiberto Toledano-Toledano, Carmen Garcia-Pena, Lorena Parra-Rodriguez, Victor Granados-Garcia, Maria Fernanda Carrillo-Vega
Summary: Mexico has been severely affected by the COVID-19 disease, leading to a significant burden of DALYs. The most affected group are individuals over 50 years of age, who have a higher risk of death.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gulnur Zhakhina, Arnur Gusmanov, Yesbolat Sakko, Sauran Yerdessov, Yuliya Semenova, Dina Saginova, Arman Batpen, Abduzhappar Gaipov
Summary: A Global Burden of Disease study revealed that 9.6 million years lived with disability were lost due to hip and knee osteoarthritis in 2017. This study aims to investigate the epidemiology of knee osteoarthritis in Kazakhstan, utilizing data from 56,895 patients between 2014-2020. The findings highlight age and sex-based differences, as well as regional disparities in the incidence of knee osteoarthritis, providing valuable insights for the development of specific diagnostic approaches and personalized therapy protocols.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Timothy B. Sulser, Robert H. Beach, Keith D. Wiebe, Shahnila Dunston, Naomi K. Fukagawa
Summary: Using food system projections, the study projects an increase in global chronic and hidden hunger DALYs in the coming decades, with climate change exacerbating the increase. Agricultural sector investments show promise in offsetting the impact of climate change on DALYs.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Peng Wu, Shuixiu Yu, Jun Wang, Shenglan Zou, De-Shan Yao, Xiaochen Yuan
Summary: While the mortality and DALYs rate of IHD among global young adults have decreased over the past 30 years, the degree of inequality related to SDI among countries has continued to increase.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Jing Ni, Ji-Xiang Huang, Peng Wang, Yi-Xuan Huang, Kang-Jia Yin, Tian Tian, Han Cen, Cong Sui, Hai-Feng Pan
Summary: This study found that there is a correlation between arthritis and pulmonary diseases, with arthritis patients being more likely to develop chronic lung diseases and asthma. Arthritis patients also exhibited lower peak expiratory flow. Early detection and treatment of pulmonary abnormalities among arthritis patients are important for reducing the global burden of arthritis.
CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ying Pan, Yang Fang, Yue Chen, Cong Chen, Ruo-Di Zhang, Xi Fang, Yan Zhao, Ling-Qiong Jiang, Jing Ni, Peng Wang, Hai-Feng Pan
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollutants and the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) admission. The results show positive associations between PM2.5 and PM10 exposures and the risk of SLE admission. Subgroup analyses reveal that this association is more significant in women, individuals over 65 years old, and during the cold season.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
J. Ni, L-J Qiu, K-J Yin, G-M Chen, H-F Pan
Summary: This study found moderate genetic correlations between T2D and COVID-19 severity, but MR analysis did not support a causal effect of T2D on severe COVID-19. Genes with significant associations with both T2D and COVID-19 severe were enriched for biological pathways related to the response to type I interferon, glutathione derivative metabolism, and glutathione derivative biosynthesis.
JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Review
Surgery
Yu-Chen Liu, Chuan-Lu Shen, Zi-Yue Fu, Yu-Chen Zhang, Yan-Xun Han, Bang-Jie Chen, Yuan Jiang, Si-Yue Yin, Zhi Tao, Shu-Yan Sheng, Jian-Peng Wang, Bing-Yu Liang, Liang Zhang, Dong Wang, Kai-Le Wu, Hai-Feng Pan, Ye-Hai Liu
Summary: The effectiveness of intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) in endoscopic thyroid surgery was explored in this study. The results showed that IONM significantly reduced the incidence of transient recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) palsy, but did not significantly reduce the incidence of permanent RLN palsy. However, there was a significant reduction in total RLN palsy. Additionally, IONM effectively reduced the localization time of the RLN and increased the identification rate of the superior laryngeal nerve. Therefore, the use of IONM is recommended for malignant tumors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Fan Cao, Zhuo-Ran Liu, Qin-Yu Ni, Chen-Kai Zha, Shu-Jie Zhang, Jia-Min Lu, Yue-Yang Xu, Li-Ming Tao, Zheng-Xuan Jiang, Hai-FenG Pan
Summary: Autoimmune eye diseases (AEDs) are a group of autoimmune inflammatory ocular conditions caused by immune system dysregulation at the ocular level, which can affect both intraocular and periorbital structures, leading to severe visual deficit and global blindness. The roles of air pollution and meteorological factors in the initiation and progression of AEDs have become increasingly attractive, with both systemic and local mechanisms involved. Exposure to excessive air pollution and extreme meteorological conditions can disturb the Th17/Treg balance, regulate macrophage polarization, activate neutrophils, induce systemic inflammation and oxidative stress, decrease retinal blood flow, promote tissue fibrosis, activate the sympathetic nervous system, adversely affect nutrient synthesis, and induce heat stress, which together may worsen AEDs. The interplay among inflammation, oxidative stress, and dysregulated immune system appears to be prominent. This review focuses on the potential mechanisms underlying the connections between air pollution and meteorological factors and ocular autoimmune and inflammatory responses. Furthermore, we concentrate on the specific roles of air pollutants and meteorological factors in several major AEDs including uveitis, Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO), ocular allergic disease (OAD), glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy (DR), etc.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Guixia Pan, Jian Cheng, Hai-Feng Pan, Yin-Guang Fan, Dong-Qing Ye
Summary: This study aimed to assess the disease burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) attributable to air pollution from multiple epidemiological perspectives. The results showed that in 2019, COPD deaths associated with air pollution accounted for 2.32% of global total deaths, and the disease-adjusted life years (DALY) accounted for 1.12% of global DALY. The number of COPD deaths associated with air pollution increased from 1990 to 2019, peaking at 1.41 million in 1993, and then declined. The burden of COPD associated with air pollution was also influenced by national indicators. Therefore, health policymakers are called to take action and interventions targeting vulnerable countries and populations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wuli Li, Xirun Zong, Yi-Sheng He, Xinpai Liu, Chunhui Zhao, Yuanyin Wang, Jing Zhang, Hai-Feng Pan
Summary: This study aimed to determine the impact of air pollution on the risk of periodontitis outpatient visits. A total of 56,456 periodontitis outpatient visits in Hefei, China, from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2021, were analyzed. The findings suggest that NO2 exposure is associated with an increased risk of periodontitis outpatient visits, while O3 exposure is associated with a decreased risk. Season was found to modify these associations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Yuchen Liu, Zhechen Wu, Ziyue Fu, Yanxun Han, Jianpeng Wang, Yanqiang Zhang, Bingyu Liang, Ye Tao, Yuchen Zhang, Chuanlu Shen, Yidan Xu, Siyue Yin, Bangjie Chen, Yehai Liu, Haifeng Pan, Zhang Liang, Kaile Wu
Summary: This study investigated focal adhesion-related genes (FARGs) in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) and identified two molecular subtypes. A FARG signature model consisting of 9 genes was developed and proven to be a reliable prognostic predictor for HNSCC patients. Furthermore, FARGs were found to be associated with immune infiltration, gene mutation status, and chemosensitivity, providing potential targets for targeted therapies.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Xi Fang, Cong Chen, Zhi-Xin Wang, Yan Zhao, Ling-Qiong Jiang, Yang Fang, Ruo-Di Zhang, Hai-Feng Pan, Sha-Sha Tao
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the serum Dickkopf-1 (DKK-1) level in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients compared to normal controls and to test the causal relationship between DKK-1 and AS risk. The meta-analysis of 40 studies showed no significant difference in DKK-1 serum level between AS patients and normal controls. The MR analysis also demonstrated no significant association between DKK-1 serum level and AS risk.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xiu-Ya Xing, Yan Zhao, Napoleon Bellua Sam, Jing-Qiao Xu, Ye-Ji Chen, Wei Xu, Hua-Dong Wang, Zhi-Rong Liu, Hai-Feng Pan
Summary: The study aimed to understand the prevalence and specific measures of salt reduction behavior, the variables affecting salt reduction behavior, and the reasons for not practicing salt reduction behavior in Anhui Province. It was found that residents of Anhui Province have low knowledge about salt reduction, and age, gender, education level, hypertension, and marital status are the main determinants.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cong Chen, Yi-Sheng He, Sha-Sha Tao, Yang Fang, Ruo-Di Zhang, Xi Fang, Ling-Qiong Jiang, Yan Zhao, Harry Asena Musonye, Jin-Hui Tao, Hai-Feng Pan
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the short-term correlation between meteorological factors and dermatomyositis (DM) outpatient visits. The findings showed significant associations between low temperature, humidity, diurnal temperature range, and temperature change and the risk of DM outpatient visits. Furthermore, women were more susceptible to high humidity and low temperature change, while the elderly were more susceptible to low temperature. In conclusion, exposure to low temperature, extreme humidity, and temperature changes (especially high diurnal temperature range and low temperature change) were associated with an increased risk of DM outpatient visits.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Yongrui Chen, Huiying Li, Guilin Qi, Tianxing Wu, Tenggou Wang
Summary: Query graph construction aims to generate a correct SPARQL query to answer natural language questions on a knowledge graph. Existing methods face challenges in handling complex questions including complicated SPARQL syntax, huge search space, and locally ambiguous query graphs. This paper proposes a novel end-to-end approach that leverages a unified graph grammar called AQG and hierarchical autoregressive decoding to construct query graphs effectively. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method significantly improves the state-of-the-art performance on complex KGQA benchmarks.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON KNOWLEDGE AND DATA ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wuli Li, Xirun Zong, Yi-Sheng He, Tiantian Meng, Ying Tang, Qi Yang, Qing Huang, Yuanyin Wang, Song Li, Hai-Feng Pan
Summary: Evidence suggests a possible association between ambient air pollutants and oral diseases. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between short-term exposure to air pollution and outpatient visits for pulpitis. The results showed that exposure to NO2, PM2.5, and CO were positively correlated with an increased risk of pulpitis outpatient visits, while exposure to O-3 was associated with a decreased risk. Age and season were found to be effect modifiers of these associations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Wenqiang Li, Yuda Hu, Zhe Li
Summary: This paper investigates the magneto-aero-elastic nonlinear resonances, bifurcations, and chaos of conductive circular plates spinning in air and magnetic fields for superharmonic and subharmonic responses. Electromagnetic forces on the in-plane are described using electromagnetic field theory, while an aerodynamic model is used to capture the aerodynamic forces on the plates. Taking into account geometric nonlinearity and centrifugal tensioning, the governing equations for spinning conductive circular plates are derived. The Galerkin method is employed to derive the transverse nonlinear vibration equations for spinning plates with clamped-edge, and amplitude-frequency equations for subharmonic and superharmonic responses are obtained using the multiple scales approach. Numerical calculations reveal the influence of important parameters on the amplitude frequency characteristics, showing the presence of complex intermittency, period-doubling, and chaotic dynamical behaviors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIFURCATION AND CHAOS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yi-Sheng He, Zheng-Dong Wu, Gui-Hong Wang, Xiaohu Wang, Yong-Jun Mei, Cong Sui, Sha-Sha Tao, Chan-Na Zhao, Peng Wang, Jing Ni, Hai-Feng Pan
Summary: This study conducted a multi-city time-series analysis in Anhui Province, China to explore the relationship between short-term exposure to air pollutants and the risk of outpatient visits for osteoarthritis (OA). The results showed that particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) was associated with increased risk of OA outpatient visits, while gaseous pollutants (SO2, O3, and CO) did not show any significant association. Additionally, the risk of OA varied between different seasons.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
