Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yinan Zhao, Yunzhu Duan, Hui Feng, Jiahui Nan, Xiaoyang Li, Hongyu Zhang, Lily Dongxia Xiao
Summary: This study aimed to explore trajectories and predictors of physical function among older people in the Chinese community. The study identified four trajectories of physical function and determined the factors that influenced these trajectories. The results highlight the importance of early prevention and intervention in maintaining or delaying the decline in physical function for healthy aging.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Frida Kathrine Sofie Mathisen, Sara Madeleine Kristensen, Coral Falco, Bente Wold
Summary: This study aimed to explore how demographic, psychological, and social factors in early adolescence determine membership in four distinct leisure-time vigorous physical activity (LVPA) trajectories from 13 to 40 years. The findings suggest that gender, VPA intentions, athletic identity, enjoyment, role modeling, emotional support, and family income are all important determinants of LVPA trajectory membership. Specifically, males, individuals with higher VPA intentions, and those with a stronger athletic identity were more likely to belong to trajectories reporting higher levels of LVPA in adolescence.
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Psychology, Developmental
Y. Lunsky, C. Albaum, A. Baskin, R. P. Hastings, S. Hutton, L. Steel, W. Wang, J. Weiss
Summary: This study demonstrates the feasibility and acceptability of delivering a mindfulness-based group intervention to parents virtually. Parents who completed the intervention reported improvements in mental health and increased mindfulness levels. The changes reported were similar to those seen in a prior study of parents participating in an in-person mindfulness group.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2021)
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Behavioral Sciences
Laura A. A. Prieto, Benazir Meera, Ashlyn Barry, Gayatri Swarup, Jennifer Asmus, Byungmo Ku, Kristi Roth, John T. T. Foley, Luis Columna
Summary: The study examined the effects of a parent-mediated physical activity intervention on the fundamental motor skills of autistic children. Three groups were randomly assigned, including a workshop group, an online group, and a control group. The results showed that the in-person group had the largest effect sizes on locomotor and ball skill scores, followed by the online group, and then the control group. The findings suggest that parents can play a significant role in helping their autistic children acquire fundamental motor skills.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Rebecca De Lorenzo, Luigi Di Filippo, Sabrina Scelfo, Aurora Merolla, Andrea Giustina, Caterina Conte, Patrizia Rovere-Querini
Summary: This study highlights the prevalence of reduced physical function among COVID-19 survivors and emphasizes the importance of early identification and intervention to optimize their long-term health.
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Psychology, Developmental
Thomas W. Frazier, Eric W. Klingemier, Christa J. Anderson, Grace W. Gengoux, Eric A. Youngstrom, Antonio Y. Hardan
Summary: The study found that children with autism spectrum disorder who received early intensive behavioral intervention showed significant improvements in language skills. Factors such as earlier intervention, higher cognitive function, and lower severity of ASD predicted better language development. However, there was variability in language trajectories and educational outcomes among the children.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Nicola M. Payton, Anna Marseglia, Giulia Grande, Laura Fratiglioni, Miia Kivipelto, Lars Backman, Erika J. Laukka
Summary: Mapping the trajectories of cognitive decline in the preclinical dementia phase is crucial for early detection and evaluation of interventions. This study found that individuals who decline rapidly in cognitive tests in the preclinical phase have significantly increased risk of developing dementia in the future.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Seokhun Yang, Soongu Kwak, You-Hyun Song, Seung Seok Han, Hye Sun Lee, Shinae Kang, Seung-Pyo Lee
Summary: The study found that an increasing tendency of insulin resistance was associated with a higher risk of adverse renal outcomes. Time-serial tracking of insulin resistance may help identify patients at high risk for CKD.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
T. W. Auyeung, J. C. S. Leung, Zhi-Hui Lu, C. Tsang, J. S. W. Lee, T. C. Y. Kwok, J. Woo
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether the trend of reduction in physical disabilities has reversed in the recent-born cohorts of older adults in Hong Kong. The study found that the recently born cohort (1934 - 1938) had worse grip strength and more Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL) difficulties than the earlier two cohorts (1929 - 1933; 1905 - 1928). Furthermore, the most recently born cohort also experienced a more rapid decline in gait speed, grip strength and IADL difficulties, with women showing a greater decline in all three measures compared to men.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Theresa Andrzejewski, Elizabeth A. DeLucia, Olivia Semones, Sanaa Khan, Christina G. McDonnell
Summary: Although there is a pressing need for trauma-informed services for autistic youth, little research has examined adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in autistic youth from an intergenerational perspective. In this study, it was found that both autistic youth and their caregivers reported significantly higher rates of ACEs compared to non-autistic dyads. The intergenerational continuity, or the association between caregiver and child ACEs, was found to be stronger for autistic youth. Additionally, ACEs showed different patterns of associations with parent depressive symptoms and child autistic traits across groups.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Eivind Aadland, Anthony D. Okely, Ada Kristine Ofrim Nilsen
Summary: This study investigated the longitudinal development of physical activity and sedentary time in children aged 3-9 years from Western Norway. The results showed that physical activity levels peaked between the ages of 3 and 8, with boys having higher levels and more favorable trajectories than girls. Sedentary time increased from ages 3 to 9. Changes over time were larger for weekdays compared to weekend days and for preschool/school hours compared to after school hours. Standardizing epoch length will help in comparing physical activity and sedentary behavior across studies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jung Min Choi, Seung-Hwa Lee, Jin-Ho Choi
Summary: This study investigated the trends of mortality following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in South Korea over a period of ten years. The findings revealed an increase in the number and proportion of high-risk patients, as well as an increase in the overall risk of mortality after PCI. These results indicate a rise in the number of patients at high risk for mortality following PCI in Korea over the past decade.
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Psychiatry
Tobin J. Ehrlich, Kelly A. Ryan, Katherine E. Burdick, Scott A. Langenecker, Melvin G. McInnis, David F. Marshall
Summary: Cognitive functioning in bipolar disorder is heterogeneous, with three subgroups identified, each associated with unique clinical characteristics. Over a five-year period, the low cognition subgroup showed improvement in auditory memory, the mid cognition subgroup showed improvement in visual memory, and the high cognition subgroup remained stable in inhibitory control.
ACTA PSYCHIATRICA SCANDINAVICA
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Frida Kathrine Sofie Mathisen, Torbjorn Torsheim, Coral Falco, Bente Wold
Summary: This study aimed to identify distinct trajectories of leisure-time vigorous physical activity (LVPA) and explore differences in activity domains. Data from the Norwegian Longitudinal Health Behaviour Study showed four trajectories: active (9%), increasingly active (12%), decreasingly active (25%), and low active (54%). The study concluded that LVPA development from adolescence to adulthood is heterogeneous and targeted health promotion initiatives are needed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Amee D. Azad, Melih Yilmaz, Selen Bozkurt, James D. Brooks, Douglas W. Blayney, Tina Hernandez-Boussard
Summary: This study analyzed patient-reported outcomes (PROs) of oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy to identify predictors of decline in physical and mental health scores, as well as to classify different PRO clusters associated with chemotherapy treatment. Through leveraging routinely collected PROMIS surveys linked to electronic health records, the study highlighted the importance of monitoring quality of life during chemotherapy to guide personalized interventions and improve treatment outcomes.
