Review
Food Science & Technology
Asgar Ali, Aiman S. Mansol, Ayesha Ashraf Khan, Kasturi Muthoosamy, Yasmeen Siddiqui
Summary: Postharvest diseases and quality degradation are the main causes of food losses in the fresh produce supply chain. Electronic nose (EN) has gained popularity as a non-invasive analysis tool for detecting odor profiles and establishing volatile biomarkers. However, there is limited research on the early detection of postharvest diseases in fresh produce using EN.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Matheus Santos de Sousa Fernandes, Tiago Ramos Lacerda, Debora Eduarda da Silva Fidelis, Gabriela Carvalho Jurema Santos, Tayrine Ordonio Filgueira, Raphael Fabricio de Souza, Claudia Jacques Lagranha, Fabio S. Lira, Angela Castoldi, Fabricio Oliveira Souto
Summary: This systematic review evaluates the impact of environmental enrichment (EE) on oncological factors in experimental studies on various cancer models. The findings demonstrate that different EE protocols effectively reduce tumor growth and development in terms of angiogenesis, volume, weight, and the number of mice with tumors. Additionally, EE enhances the rate of tumor inhibition. These findings emphasize the importance of EE as a valuable tool in cancer management.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mazni Baharom, Norfazilah Ahmad, Rozita Hod, Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf
Summary: Early warning systems for vector-borne diseases are complex and require consideration of various factors. Dengue early warning systems have reasonable predictive abilities but accuracy varies depending on the model and data quality.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE POLICY
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Andrea Biondi, Viviana Santoro, Pedro F. Viana, Petroula Laiou, Deb K. Pal, Elisa Bruno, Mark P. Richardson
Summary: The study reviewed the current state-of-the-art and highlighted the main advantages of adopting noninvasive mobile EEG solutions, showing that EEG recorded via mobile EEG can be used for visual detection of EEG abnormalities and for the application of automatic-detection algorithms. Positive experiences of patients and healthcare providers using mobile EEG were reported. Ongoing trials focus on improving seizure-detection accuracy and testing the feasibility and acceptability of noninvasive devices in hospital and home settings.
Review
Engineering, Manufacturing
Xuebing Li, Xianli Liu, Caixu Yue, Steven Y. Liang, Lihui Wang
Summary: Tool condition monitoring is crucial in machining operations to maximize tool life and reduce the risks of tool breakage. Existing literature focuses on tool wear monitoring, but a comprehensive review of tool breakage monitoring techniques is lacking. This paper presents the first systematic review on tool breakage monitoring and provides guidance to avoid catastrophic tool failures during cutting processes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Jeban Chandir Moses, Sasan Adibi, Nilmini Wickramasinghe, Lemai Nguyen, Maia Angelova, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam
Summary: Disease screening is crucial for early detection and effective prevention or treatment. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital visits for screening have been restricted, leading to the disruption of cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease screening. Smartphone applications have the potential to serve as low-cost and high-quality disease-screening and monitoring devices. This study evaluated the use and acceptability of smartphone applications for disease screening in the medical and healthcare sectors, and classified different screening approaches and analyzed technology acceptance. The findings highlight the importance of smartphone solutions in providing equitable healthcare access.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Riyadh Abdulmalek Hassan, Sharina Abu Hanifah, Lee Yook Heng, Fawaz Al-badaii, Alizar Ulianas
Summary: This study used bibliometric visualisation map analysis to explore the publication outputs, trends, and hotspots for endocrine disruptors (EDMs) biosensor development in relation to mycotoxins. The analysis showed that the current literature primarily focuses on developing biosensors for detecting highly toxic and widely distributed mycotoxins in food, but there needs to be more focus on biosensors for detecting mycotoxins known as endocrine disruptors.
Review
Rheumatology
Fanni A. Meznerics, Lajos V. Kemeny, Emese Gunther, Eszter Bako, Fanni Dembrovszky, Bence Szabo, Anna Ascsillan, Elmar Lutz, Dezso Csupor, Peter Hegyi, Andras Banvolgyi, Gyorgy Nagy
Summary: The multibiomarker disease activity (MBDA) score is an objective tool for monitoring disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This systematic review and meta-analysis provide evidence for the clinical value of the MBDA score in RA, showing its correlation with conventional disease activity measures and its predictive and discriminative values for radiographic progression, therapy response, remission, and relapse.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anna Maria Grimaldi, Cristina Lapucci, Marco Salvatore, Mariarosaria Incoronato, Maurizio Ferrari
Summary: This systematic review analyzes the effectiveness of urine miRNAs as diagnostic markers for bladder cancer. Although there were high-quality studies, the results were quite heterogeneous and no consistent miRNA signature was found.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Cesar Alvites, Marco Marchetti, Bruno Lasserre, Giovanni Santopuoli
Summary: This systematic literature review examines the applications of LiDAR systems in quantifying and classifying timber assortments. The results show a growing interest in using LiDAR systems for forest-related research, particularly in forest inventory and productivity. However, there is a lack of studies using spaceborne LiDAR systems for timber assortment assessments, mainly due to limitations in time and sample size. Terrestrial LiDAR systems perform better in characterizing understory trees. Combining airborne/UAS systems with terrestrial LiDAR systems holds promise for obtaining detailed data on timber assortments in large forest areas. Furthermore, there is a steady increase in interest among scientists in using machine learning and deep learning algorithms for LiDAR processes.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marta Kinga Labecka, Magdalena Plandowska
Summary: Moire topography shows moderate evidence of reliability and validity as a screening and diagnostic tool for evaluating spine and trunk deviations. However, defining cut-off values for MT parameters and achieving satisfactory sensitivity and specificity remain challenging. Compared to radiographic methods, Moire topography does not demonstrate significant advantages in the detection of idiopathic scoliosis.
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Atefeh Soleymani, Hashem Jahangir, Moncef L. Nehdi
Summary: Masonry structures are important cultural heritage sites that should be preserved for future generations. However, evaluating their condition for restoration and preservation can be challenging due to the lack of information on design and construction and materials used. Structural health monitoring systems offer a promising alternative to costly and laborious in-situ inspections, providing a way to detect damages and monitor the health of masonry structures. This paper reviews the different techniques for damage detection and structural health monitoring for masonry structures, discussing their advantages, disadvantages, and future research needs.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Medical Laboratory Technology
Luisa Agnello, Matteo Vidali, Bruna Lo Sasso, Rosaria Vincenza Giglio, Caterina Maria Gambino, Concetta Scazzone, Anna Maria Ciaccio, Giulia Bivona, Marcello Ciaccio
Summary: Monocyte distribution width (MDW) is a reliable biomarker for early detection of sepsis, especially in acute settings like Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. Studies were divided into sepsis-2 and sepsis-3 criteria groups, with pooled sensitivity and specificity indicating its accuracy in screening for sepsis.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Qi Jiang, Yujie Liu, Lili Ren, Yu Sun, Youqing Luo
Summary: This study developed an acoustic method for identifying the early attack of Semanotus bifasciatus, including detection time window, feature variables, and models for larval instar prediction and population size estimation. The results showed that the larvae produced sounds most frequently between 13:00 and 20:00, indicating a suitable time window for early detection. The stepwise regression model was optimal for detecting the larval instar, while the partial least squares regression model was the best for predicting larval population size.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Bojana Gojsina, Predrag Minic, Sladjana Todorovic, Ivan Soldatovic, Aleksandar Sovtic
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) on lung disease and nutritional status. It was found that continuous glucose monitoring is a useful tool for insight into glucose impairment and diagnosis of CFRD, and early recognition and therapeutic intervention of CFRD has favorable effects on the clinical course of the disease.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Ava Guez, Manuela Piazza, Pedro Pinheiro-Chagas, Hugo Peyre, Barbara Heude, Franck Ramus
Summary: A converging body of evidence suggests that different arithmetic operations rely on distinct neuro-cognitive processes. This study found that early language skills predicted multiplication ability, while early visuospatial skills predicted addition and subtraction ability.
DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ahmed Elhakeem, Amy E. Taylor, Hazel M. Inskip, Jonathan Y. Huang, Toby Mansell, Carina Rodrigues, Federica Asta, Sophia M. Blaauwendraad, Siri E. Haberg, Jane Halliday, Margreet W. Harskamp-van Ginkel, Jian-Rong He, Vincent W. V. Jaddoe, Sharon Lewis, Gillian M. Maher, Yannis Manios, Fergus P. McCarthy, Irwin K. M. Reiss, Franca Rusconi, Theodosia Salika, Muriel Tafflet, Xiu Qiu, Bjorn O. Asvold, David Burgner, Jerry K. Y. Chan, Luigi Gagliardi, Romy Gaillard, Barbara Heude, Maria C. Magnus, George Moschonis, Deirdre Murray, Scott M. Nelson, Daniela Porta, Richard Saffery, Henrique Barros, Johan G. Eriksson, Tanja G. M. Vrijkotte, Deborah A. Lawlor
Summary: This study aimed to examine the associations of assisted reproductive technology (ART) conception with offspring cardiometabolic health outcomes and whether these associations differ with age. The researchers found small and statistically non-significant differences in offspring cardiometabolic outcomes between ART-conceived and naturally conceived offspring. The study concluded that these findings should reassure individuals receiving ART, but longer-term follow-up is needed to investigate changes in the risks of hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and cardiovascular disease over adulthood.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Claire Guivarch, Aminata Hallimat Cisse, Marie-Aline Charles, Barbara Heude, Blandine de Lauzon-Guillain
Summary: This study examines the impact of early parental feeding practices on children's growth. It shows that parental restriction for weight at 2 years is positively associated with child BMI z-scores from 4 to 8 years. Additionally, high use of food as a reward is positively associated with later BMI z-scores among boys. Parental feeding practices mediate the relationship between early and later growth.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Tomona Fujikawa, Masatake Kobayashi, Sandra Wagner, Kevin Duarte, Pauline Scherdel, Barbara Heude, Vincent Dupont, Erwan Bozec, Emmanuel Bresso, Faiez Zannad, Patrick Rossignol, Nicolas Girerd
Summary: The association between childhood adiposity and increased carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) in adults has been confirmed, which may be related to the association between childhood adiposity and inflammation in adults. However, longitudinal data on the biological pathways associated with childhood adiposity are still lacking.
JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Lise Martin Perceval, Pauline Scherdel, Berengere Jarry, Sophie de Visme, Karine Levieux, Christele Gras-Le Guen
Summary: This study investigated virological investigations in sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) and found that 3.6% of infants died from established viral infections. Among the 639 infants examined, 43.3% carried a virus with no significant difference between SIDS infants and the control group. The most commonly detected virus was rhinovirus, but its presence did not associate with SIDS.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sandrine Lioret, Faryal Harrar, Delia Boccia, Kylie D. Hesketh, Konsita Kuswara, Celine Van Baaren, Silvia Maritano, Marie-Aline Charles, Barbara Heude, Rachel Laws
Summary: This narrative systematic review examined the effectiveness of interventions during pregnancy and early childhood in improving energy balance-related behaviors and preventing obesity in children from disadvantaged families. The review found that interventions targeting breastfeeding initiation and multi-behavioral interventions were most effective in reducing obesity risk. Interventions involving first-time mothers, professional delivery agents, multidisciplinary teams, and peer groups were also more likely to be effective. The review highlighted the importance of co-creation with stakeholders and adherence to theoretical frameworks for developing inclusive and effective programs.
Article
Immunology
Colin Deschanvres, Karine Levieux, Elise Launay, Anne-Cecile Huby, Pauline Scherdel, Sophie de Visme, Matthieu Hanf, Christele Gras-Le Guen
Summary: This study examines the association between immunization status and sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI), and finds that non-immunization increases the risk of SUDI.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rosalie Delvert, Manel Ghozal, Karine Adel-Patient, Manik Kadawathagedara, Barbara Heude, Marie-Aline Charles, Isabella Annesi-Maesano, Muriel Tafflet, Benedicte Leynaert, Raphaelle Varraso, Blandine de Lauzon-Guillain, Annabelle Bedard
Summary: A study investigated the associations between maternal diet quality and allergic and respiratory diseases in children. The results showed that maternal diet quality during pregnancy was not associated with allergic and respiratory diseases, but children from mothers consuming legumes less frequently were at higher risk of having multiple allergies.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Johan L. Vinther, Tim Cadman, Demetris Avraam, Claus T. Ekstrom, Thorkild I. A. Sorensen, Ahmed Elhakeem, Ana C. Santos, Angela Pinot de Moira, Barbara Heude, Carmen Iniguez, Costanza Pizzi, Elinor Simons, Ellis Voerman, Eva Corpeleijn, Faryal Zariouh, Gilian Santorelli, Hazel M. Inskip, Henrique Barros, Jennie Carson, Jennifer R. Harris, Johanna L. Nader, Justiina Ronkainen, Katrine Strandberg-Larsen, Loreto Santa-Marina, Lucinda Calas, Luise Cederkvist, Maja Popovic, Marie-Aline Charles, Marieke Welten, Martine J. Vrijheid, Meghan Azad, Padmaja Subbarao, Paul Burton, Puishkumar J. Mandhane, Rae-Chi Huang, Rebecca C. Wilson, Sido Haakma, Silvia Fernandez-Barres, Stuart Turvey, Susana Santos, Suzanne C. Tough, Sylvain Sebert, Theo J. Moraes, Theodosia Salika, Vincent W. V. Jaddoe, Deborah A. Lawlor, Anne-Marie Nybo Andersen
Summary: This study found that gestational age is positively associated with body size in infancy, but the association weakens with age. By adolescence, preterm individuals have a similar mean BMI to those born at term.
Article
Microbiology
Lydie Masson, Laure Barbe, Fanny Henaff, Tasnuva Ahmed, Beatrice Le Moullac-Vaidye, Cecile Peltier, Sarah S. Marchand, Pauline Scherdel, Marie-Anne Vibet, Nathalie Ruvoen-Clouet, Narcisse Elenga, Berthe-Marie Imbert-Marcille, Christele Gras-Le Guen, Jacques Le Pendu
Summary: The null alleles of ABO, FUT2, and FUT3 genes provide protection against rotavirus gastroenteritis. A study in France and French Guiana found that the FUT2 and FUT3 null phenotypes offer nearly complete protection against P[8]-3 strains of rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants, and blood group O also provides some protection in Metropolitan France.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Pediatrics
Christophe Dupont, Alain Bocquet, Sandra Brancato, Martin Chalumeau, Dominique Darmaun, Arnaud de Luca, Francois Feilet, Marie-Laure Frelut, Dominique Guimber, Alexandre Lapillonne, Agnes Linglart, Noel Peretti, Jean-Christophe Roze, Umberto Simeoni, Dominique Turck, Jean-Pierre Chouraqui
Summary: The role of nutritional interventions and early introduction of allergenic foods for the primary prevention of cow's milk allergy is still debated. Current recommendations suggest avoiding cow's milk formula supplements for breastfed infants, while some authors argue for systematic supplements of cow's milk protein for breastfed children at risk of allergy. The Committee on Nutrition of the French Society of Pediatrics believes that more clinical studies, particularly randomized and placebo-controlled trials, are needed before making a recommendation.
ARCHIVES DE PEDIATRIE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aurelie Nakamura, Lucile Broseus, Joerg Tost, Daniel Vaiman, Silvia Martins, Katherine Keyes, Kim Bonello, Mathilde Fekom, Katrine Strandberg-Larsen, Anne-Laure Sutter-Dallay, Barbara Heude, Maria Melchior, Johanna Lepeule
Summary: The placenta plays a crucial role in fetal and brain development, and its epigenome reflects the prenatal environment and can be linked to the future health of the fetus. This study investigated the association between placental DNA methylation and child behavioral and emotional difficulties. The results revealed sex-specific associations and provided insights into the mechanisms of neurodevelopment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Shuai Yang, Melea Said, Hugo Peyre, Franck Ramus, Marion Taine, Evelyn C. Law, Marie-Noelle Dufourg, Barbara Heude, Marie-Aline Charles, Jonathan Y. Bernard
Summary: This study aimed to assess the associations between screen use and cognitive development in children. The study found that watching TV during family meals at the age of 2 was negatively associated with cognitive development at age 2 and 3.5. Additionally, screen time was negatively associated with cognitive development at ages 3.5 and 5.5, but positively associated with language development at age 3.5. The study highlights the importance of considering the context of screen use in children's cognitive development.
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Alexandra Descarpentrie, Lucinda Calas, Maxime Cornet, Barbara Heude, Marie-Aline Charles, Demetris Avraam, Sonia Brescianini, Tim Cadman, Ahmed Elhakeem, Silvia Fernandez-Barres, Jennifer R. Harris, Hazel Inskip, Jordi Julvez, Sabrina Llop, Katerina Margetaki, Silvia Maritano, Johanna Lucia Thorbjornsrud Nader, Theano Roumeliotaki, Theodosia Salika, Mikel Subiza-Perez, Marina Vafeiadi, Martine Vrijheid, John Wright, Tiffany Yang, Patricia Dargent-Molina, Sandrine Lioret
Summary: This study compared lifestyle patterns among preschool-aged children in Europe and found that children from low-income households and born to mothers with low education level were more likely to have unhealthy lifestyle patterns, which were associated with higher BMI. These findings are valuable for informing early multi-behavioral interventions aimed at reducing social inequalities in health in Europe.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amanda Fernandes, Norun Hjertager Krog, Rosemary McEachan, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Jordi Julvez, Sandra Marquez, Montserrat de Castro, Jose Urquiza, Barbara Heude, Marina Vafeiadi, Regina Grazuleviciene, Remy Slama, Audrius Dedele, Gunn Marit Aasvang, Jorunn Evandt, Sandra Andrusaityte, Mariza Kampouri, Martine Vrijheid
Summary: Green space availability, accessibility, and use showed a social gradient that favored higher socioeconomic groups. However, there were no statistically significant associations between green space exposures and cognitive function outcomes in the overall study population. Living within 300 m of a major green space was associated with improved working memory in children from less deprived areas, while more time spent playing in green spaces was associated with better working memory in children with highly educated mothers. However, studying within 300 m of a major green space increased inattention scores in children from more deprived areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
