Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Akram Al-Makki, Donald DiPette, Paul K. Whelton, M. Hassan Murad, Reem A. Mustafa, Shrish Acharya, Hind Mamoun Beheiry, Beatriz Champagne, Kenneth Connell, Marie Therese Cooney, Nnenna Ezeigwe, Thomas Andrew Gaziano, Agaba Gidio, Patricio Lopez-Jaramillo, Unab I. Khan, Vindya Kumarapeli, Andrew E. Moran, Margaret Mswema Silwimba, Brian Rayner, Apichard Sukonthasan, Jing Yu, Nizal Saraffzadegan, K. Srinath Reddy, Taskeen Khan
Summary: Hypertension is a major global cause of cardiovascular disease and deaths, with less than 14% of patients having controlled blood pressure. The World Health Organization has developed new guidelines for pharmacological treatment of hypertension in nonpregnant adults, including thresholds, targets, follow-up intervals, and healthcare worker involvement.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Lijun Zhang, Guo Li, Meiyan Liu
Summary: This meta-analysis aimed to explore the association between SSRIs and blood pressure in patients with CVD and depression. The results showed that SSRIs had no effect on SBP and DBP overall, but significantly lowered DBP in hypertensive patients. Further research is needed to understand the potential mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Swati Sakhuja, Calvin L. Colvin, Oluwasegun P. Akinyelure, Byron C. Jaeger, Kathryn Foti, Suzanne Oparil, Shakia T. Hardy, Paul Muntner
Summary: The study found that a higher proportion of US adults were aware but not treated for hypertension, with some of them being unaware of their condition. Characteristics associated with not being aware of hypertension or not receiving treatment were identified through the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys from 2015 to 2018.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Felipe Mendes Delpino, Francine Silva dos Santos, Thayna Ramos Flores, Henrique S. Cerqueira, Heitor O. Santos
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of blueberry and cranberry supplementation on blood pressure in patients with cardiometabolic diseases. The study found that blueberry and/or cranberry supplementation had neutral effects on systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Further high-quality studies are needed to confirm clinical efficacy.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Michael A. Razavi, Lydia A. Bazzano, Jovia Nierenberg, Zhijie Huang, Camilo Fernandez, Alexander C. Razavi, Seamus P. Whelton, Jiang He, Tanika N. Kelly
Summary: The majority of US adults develop hypertension by age 40, raising the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Dietary sodium and potassium play a crucial role in hypertension pathophysiology, with individual variation in salt and potassium sensitivity affecting disease risk. Genomic characterization of these traits may be key in precision lifestyle approaches for hypertension prevention.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Iain M. MacIntyre, Emma J. Turtle, Tariq E. Farrah, Catriona Graham, James W. Dear, David J. Webb
Summary: Regular daily intake of 4 g acetaminophen increases systolic and diastolic blood pressure in individuals with hypertension, raising cardiovascular risks and questioning the safety of regular acetaminophen use in this context.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shujing Wu, Yu Xu, Ruizhi Zheng, Jieli Lu, Mian Li, Li Chen, Yanan Huo, Min Xu, Tiange Wang, Zhiyun Zhao, Shuangyuan Wang, Hong Lin, Meng Dai, Di Zhang, Jingya Niu, Guijun Qin, Li Yan, Qin Wan, Lulu Chen, Lixin Shi, Ruying Hu, Xulei Tang, Qing Su, Xuefeng Yu, Yingfen Qin, Gang Chen, Zhengnan Gao, Guixia Wang, Feixia Shen, Zuojie Luo, Yuhong Chen, Yinfei Zhang, Chao Liu, Youmin Wang, Shengli Wu, Tao Yang, Qiang Li, Yiming Mu, Jiajun Zhao, Yufang Bi, Weiqing Wang, Guang Ning
Summary: This study examines the association between updated blood pressure categories and the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and finds that improving cardiovascular health can attenuate the risk of cardiovascular events in individuals with stage 1 hypertension, especially in adults under the age of 60.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hadiseh Rabiei, Soleiman Ramezanifar, Soheil Hassanipour, Noradin Gharari
Summary: The meta-analysis study revealed a significant association between noise exposure and cardiovascular disease, as well as a significant difference between sound intensity and blood pressure. It is important to study and identify jobs or living environments with noise levels lower than recommended standards, and to address issues related to over-exposure, such as cardiovascular disease.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jiangbo Wang, Shiru Zhang, Yundi Jiao, Liqiang Zheng, Yingxian Sun, Zhaoqing Sun
Summary: In Chinese rural adults, cumulative blood pressure showed a stronger association with cardiovascular disease incidence compared to current blood pressure. Additionally, cumulative blood pressure slightly improved the predictive performance for cardiovascular disease. These findings highlight the incremental predictive value of cumulative blood pressure in cardiovascular disease risk assessment among Chinese rural adults.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Ryan J. Pewowaruk, Claudia Korcarz, Yacob Tedla, Gregory Burke, Philip Greenland, Colin Wu, Adam D. Gepner
Summary: By analyzing the data from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, it was found that load-dependent stiffness was significantly associated with the incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, while structural stiffness was not.
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Orna Reges, Hongyan Ning, John T. Wilkins, Colin O. Wu, Xin Tian, Michael J. Domanski, Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, Norrina B. Allen
Summary: This study assessed the association between 10-year cumulative systolic blood pressure in middle age and long-term risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and all-cause mortality. Lower 10-year cumulative systolic blood pressure was found to be associated with longer survival and a later onset of cardiovascular disease, highlighting its importance as a risk factor for CVD beyond current systolic blood pressure levels.
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Federica Re, Imen Hammami, Thomas J. Littlejohns, Matthew Arnold, Sarah Lewington, Robert J. Clarke, Jennifer L. Carter
Summary: Results from this study indicate that while reducing salt intake can lower blood pressure, spot urinary sodium data exhibit extreme within-person variability in their associations with blood pressure and cardiovascular disease risk, which limits the ability to establish definitive associations for future blood pressure and cardiovascular disease risk.
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Kirsten Raby, Michael Rocco, Suzanne Oparil, Olivia N. Gilbert, Bharathi Upadhya
Summary: The SPRINT trial demonstrated that targeting a systolic blood pressure of <120 mm Hg showed superior outcomes in preventing acute decompensated heart failure events compared to a target of <140 mm Hg, across various subgroups.
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Keisuke Narita, Satoshi Hoshide, Kazuomi Kario
Summary: Increased blood pressure variability and surge are associated with increased cardiovascular risk, independently of blood pressure levels. There are various types of blood pressure variability and new devices to assess and manage it are being developed. However, evidence for therapeutic interventions to control blood pressure variability is still lacking.
HYPERTENSION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Dimple Kondal, Panniyammakal Jeemon, Sathyaprakash Manimunda, Gitanjali Narayanan, Anil Jacob Purty, Prakash Chand Negi, Sulaiman Sadruddin Ladhani, Jyoti Sanghvi, Kuldeep Singh, Ajit Deshpande, Nidhi Sobti, Gurudayal Singh Toteja, Dorairaj Prabhakaran
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a task-sharing strategy for primary prevention of elevated blood pressure in India. It found that interventions involving minimally trained nonphysician health workers were not effective in reducing population average blood pressure. Expanding the scope of task sharing and providing intensive training to other types of health workers may be more effective in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alejandro Jara, Eduardo A. Undurraga, Jose R. Zubizarreta, Cecilia Gonzalez, Alejandra Pizarro, Johanna Acevedo, Katherinne Leo, Fabio Paredes, Tomas Bralic, Veronica Vergara, Marcelo Mosso, Francisco Leon, Ignacio Parot, Paulina Leighton, Pamela Suarez, Juan Carlos Rios, Heriberto Garcia-Escorza, Rafael Araos
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of booster vaccine doses against COVID-19 in individuals who had completed a primary immunisation schedule with CoronaVac. The results showed that a homologous or heterologous booster dose provides a high level of protection against COVID-19, including severe disease and death. Heterologous boosters showed higher vaccine effectiveness than a homologous booster for all outcomes, providing additional support for a mix-and-match approach.
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Mycology
Claudia Foerster, Liliam Monsalve, Carlos Maldonado, Sandra Cortes, Catterina Ferreccio
Summary: This study assessed the occurrence of aflatoxin M-1 (AFM(1)) in urine using an ELISA kit in the MAUCO population. AFM(1) was found in 59% of the participants' urine samples, with 12% exceeding the quantification limit. The study highlights the importance of addressing aflatoxin B-1 exposure as a priority for food risk management.
MYCOTOXIN RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Luis Antonio Diaz, Eduardo Fuentes-Lopez, Gustavo Ayares, Francisco Idalsoaga, Jorge Arnold, Andrea Marquez-Lomas, Carolina A. Ramirez, Maria Paz Medel, Francisca Vinuela, Lucas Lacalle, Juan Pablo Roblero, Catterina Ferreccio, Mariana Lazo, Mayur Brahmania, Ashwani K. Singal, Melisa Dirchwolf, Nahum Mendez-Sanchez, Norberto Chavez-Tapia, Patricia Guerra, Juan Carlos Restrepo, Claudia P. Oliveira, Julissa Lombardo, Abel Sanchez, Martin Elizondo, Martin Tagle, Martin Padilla, Marco Sanchez, Enrique Carrera, Marcos Girala, Omega Chery, Marlen Castellanos-Fernandez, Francisco Barrera, Jeffrey Lazarus, Patrick S. Kamath, Ramon Bataller, Marco Arrese, Juan Pablo Arab
Summary: Currently, there is a lack of public health policies targeting NAFLD in the Americas, and there is notable heterogeneity in policies to prevent NAFLD-related conditions. Only a few countries have a registry for NAFLD burden, and efforts to raise awareness are scarce. Urgent implementation of public health policies in the Americas is needed to reduce the burden of NAFLD.
LANCET GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Leonardo Vargas, Nicolas Valdivieso, Fabian Tempio, Valeska Simon, Daniela Sauma, Lucia Valenzuela, Caroll Beltran, Loriana Castillo-Delgado, Ximena Contreras-Benavides, Monica L. Acevedo, Johanna Acevedo, Rafael I. Gonzalez, Fernando Valiente-Echeverria, Ricardo Soto-Rifo, Mario Rosemblatt, Mercedes Lopez, Fabiola Osorio, Maria Rosa Bono
Summary: This study compares the immunogenicity and time course of the humoral response elicited by the CoronaVac vaccine with homologous and heterologous boosters. The results show that CoronaVac induces lower levels of antibodies compared to the BNT162b2 vaccine, but the response can be greatly enhanced with a heterologous booster scheme. Additionally, both homologous and heterologous boosters induce a durable antibody response that remains effective after 3 months.
Article
Biology
C. Guilherme Becker, Sasha E. E. Greenspan, Renato A. A. Martins, Mariana L. L. Lyra, Paula Prist, Jean Paul Metzger, Vinicius Sao Sao Pedro, Celio F. B. Haddad, Emily H. H. Le Sage, Douglas C. C. Woodhams, Anna E. E. Savage
Summary: Anthropogenic habitat disturbance is altering disease transmission and immunity patterns in vertebrate species. While previous studies have focused on habitat loss and fragmentation, equally important is the process of habitat split, which can lead to population declines and enhanced disease risk. This study links habitat split to disease risk in amphibians by exploring the forces shaping immunity and conducting a field study on tropical frogs. The study proposes a framework to investigate the mechanisms by which habitat split influences disease risk, highlighting the importance of symbiotic microbial communities, immunogenetic variation, and stress hormone levels. The findings suggest that habitat restoration strategies can enhance the vertebrate immune system and reduce disease through connecting multiple natural habitats.
BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karla Pozo, Sandra Cortes, Victoria Gomez, Yago Guida, Mariett Torres, Gabriel Oliveira de Carvalho, Petra Pribylova, Jana Klanova, Hector Jorquera
Summary: In this study, the occurrence of 15 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (Sigma 15PAHs) in the atmosphere of Molina, Chile was investigated using polyurethane foam disks (PAS-PUF). Gas chromatography and tandem quadrupole mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) were used to measure target PAHs. Results showed that PAH levels ranged from 2 ng m-3 to 108 ng m-3, with higher levels observed in the winter season. Cancer risk assessments indicated an increased risk for the exposed population, particularly for younger individuals. Monte Carlo simulations suggested that infants and toddlers could be exposed to PAH concentrations exceeding the cancer risk threshold in over 94% of the simulations. This study highlights the importance of wood combustion and indoor air quality in the region.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Jesus Rios-Blancas, Victoria Pando-Robles, Christian Razo, Cesar P. Carcamo, Walter Mendoza, Kevin Pacheco-Barrios, J. Jaime Miranda, Van Charles Lansingh, Takele Gezahegn Demie, Manika Saha, Osaretin Christabel Okonji, Arzu Yigit, Lucero Cahuana-Hurtado, Pamela R. Chacon-Uscamaita, Eduardo Bernabe, Carlos Culquichicon, Jesus Lorenzo Chirinos-Caceres, Rosario Cardenas, Jacqueline Elizabeth Alcalde-Rabanal, Francisco J. Barrera, Beatriz Paulina Ayala Quintanilla, Seyed Afshin Shorofi, Nuwan Darshana Wickramasinghe, Nuno Ferreira, Louay Almidani, Vivek Kumar Gupta, Hanie Karimi, Daniel Shewaye Alayu, Catherine P. Benziger, Takeshi Fukumoto, Ebrahim Mostafavi, Elrashdy Moustafa Mohamed Redwan, Mesfin Gebrehiwot, Khaled Khatab, Ai Koyanagi, Fiorella Krapp, Seung Lee, Maryam Noori, Ibrahim Qattea, Victor Daniel Rosenthal, Joseph W. Sakshaug, Birhanu Wagaye, Iman Zare, Doris V. Ortega-Altamirano, Efren Murillo-Zamora, Dominique Vervoort, Diego Augusto Santos Silva, Abderrahim Oulhaj, Brenda Yuliana Herrera-Serna, Rahul Mehra, Mehrdad Amir-Behghadami, Nasrin Adib, Sandra Cortes, Anh Kim Dang, Binh Thanh Nguyen, Ali H. Mokdad, Simon I. Hay, Christopher J. L. Murray, Rafael Lozano, Patricia J. Garcia
Summary: Using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study (2019), this study assessed mortality and disability trends in Peru from 1990 to 2019. Significant improvements were observed in life expectancy and child survival, but there was an increase in the burden of non-communicable diseases. Peru had one of the highest rates of lower respiratory infections in the Latin American region before the COVID-19 pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diana Munoz-Arango, Felipe Torres -Rojas, Natalia Tapia, Marcela Vega, Cristobal Alvear, Gonzalo Pizarro, Pablo Pasten, Sandra Cortes, Alejandra S. Vega, Raill Calderon, Robert Nerenberg, Ignacio T. Vargas
Summary: Perchlorate and chlorate, which are endocrine disruptors, are considered emerging contaminants. These contaminants are commonly found in anthropogenic sources such as fertilizers, pesticides, explosives, and disinfection byproducts. However, the Atacama Desert in Chile is the largest natural reservoir of perchlorate in the world, posing a threat to drinking water sources in northern Chile. A study conducted from 2014 to 2018 assessed the presence of these contaminants in the water supply networks of twelve Chilean cities and found high concentrations of perchlorate and chlorate in three northern cities. The study also highlighted the need for systematic monitoring, regulation, and treatment to protect public health.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Soledad Gutierrez, Sandra Cortes, Jenny Ruedlinger, Maria Jose Ojeda, Ujue Fresan
Summary: Anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions are responsible for climate change. In Chile, the food system is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Changing dietary patterns in Chile is crucial for reducing these emissions. There is variation in dietary patterns and emissions across different geographical zones in the country. The main sources of emissions are meat and dairy products, and emissions are associated with energy intake, socio-economic level, and urban residence. Tailored policies are needed to promote healthy and sustainable diets among the Chilean population, taking into account geographic variability.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Immunology
Catterina Ferreccio
Summary: mRNA vaccine technology is the result of decades of research and has proven to be effective in preventing serious illness and death from COVID-19. It is a versatile platform that can be used against various diseases, including cancer, and is suitable for low-income countries due to its simplicity and relatively low cost. The unfair access to COVID-19 vaccines has led to vaccine hesitancy and anti-vaccine movements worldwide.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Cortes
Summary: Air pollution in Chile presents unique challenges due to inequalities and geographical and climatic diversity. Current policies have not effectively aligned air quality with international and national standards, nor have they significantly mitigated public health impacts. The monitoring network is limited and does not effectively reduce exposure to pollutants. Improvements and expansions in intersectoral plans are needed to address the high exposure to pollutants and broad population health risks. A public debate is necessary to establish additional actions for addressing environmental injustice and improving equity.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marcela Tamayo-Ortiz, Horacio Riojas-Rodriguez, Martha M. Tellez-Rojo, Ana Boischio, Nelly Manay, Jose Antonio Menezes-Filho, Elena Queirolo, Sandra Cortes, Katarzyna Kordas
Summary: This paper calls for the establishment of human biomonitoring (HBM) programs in the Latin America and the Caribbean region, highlighting three viable design options at the individual level, through national surveys, newborn blood collection, and biobanks. The challenges to implementing HBM programs are discussed, including financial and human resources, technical constraints, sample, and data logistics. Case studies from Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Uruguay are presented to illustrate different responses to toxic metal exposure in non-occupational populations. The importance of well-designed and sufficiently funded biomonitoring systems in promoting human health and informing policy processes is emphasized.
ANNALS OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marisol Yglesias-Gonzalez, Yasna Palmeiro-Silva, Milena Sergeeva, Sandra Cortes, Andrea Hurtado-Epstein, Daniel F. Buss, Stella M. Hartinger
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-AMERICAS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Cortes, Cinthya Leiva, Maria Jose Ojeda, Natalia Bustamante-Ara, Wanjiku Wambaa, Alan Dominguez, Carlos Pasten Salvo, Camila Rodriguez Peralta, Barbara Rojas Arenas, Diego Vargas Mesa, Ericka Ahumada-Padilla
Summary: This study analyzed the association between exposure to air pollution and changes in cardiorespiratory variables in older adults. The results showed that during periods of high exposure to air pollution, older adults experienced an increase in blood pressure and respiratory symptoms.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSIGHTS
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Liz Maria de Almeida, Sandra Cortes, Marta Vilensky, Olivia Valenzuela, Laura Cortes-Sanabria, Mirian de Souza, Rafael Alonso Barbeito, Eliana Abdelhay, Nora Artagaveytia, Adrian Daneri-Navarro, Andrea S. Llera, Bettina Muller, Osvaldo L. Podhajcer, Carlos Velazquez, Elsa Alcoba, Isabel Alonso, Alicia Bravo, Natalia Camejo, Dirce Maria Carraro, Monica Castro, Sandra Cataldi, Alfonso Cayota, Mauricio Cerda, Alicia Colombo, Susanne Crocamo, Alicia Del Toro-Arreola, Raul Delgadillo-Cristerna, Lucia Delgado, Marisa Dreyer Breitenbach, Elmer Fernandez, Jorge Fernandez, Wanda Fernandez, Ramon A. Franco-Topete, Fancy Gaete, Jorge Gomez, Leivy P. Gonzalez-Ramirez, Marisol Guerrero, Susan A. Gutierrez-Rubio, Beatriz Jalfin, Alejandra Lopez-Vazquez, Dora Loria, Silvia Miguez, Andres de J. Moran-Mendoza, Gilberto Morgan-Villela, Carina Mussetti, Maria Aparecida Nagai, Antonio Oceguera-Villanueva, Rui M. Reis, Javier Retamales, Robinson Rodriguez, Cristina Rosales, Efrain Salas-Gonzalez, Laura Segovia, Juan M. Sendoya, Aida A. Silva-Garcia, Stella Vina, Livia Zagame, Beth Jones, Moyses Szklo
Summary: The molecular profile of breast cancer in Latin-American women was studied in five countries. The study described the socioeconomic characteristics, risk factors, prognostic factors, and molecular subtypes, and estimated the 60-month overall cumulative survival probabilities. Factors such as country of residence, intrinsic subtype, age, and tumor stage were found to be associated with overall survival.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muqiu Hu, Xin Zhao, Jinghan Gu, Lulu Qian, Zhiqing Wang, Yuanyuan Nie, Xiaoyu Han, Long An, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: Due to its simple process, environmental friendliness, and low operating costs, biometallurgy has become a popular technology for metals recovering from low-grade ores and tailings. An optimized agar was used to isolate and grow functional bacteria, resulting in the successful isolation of six functional stains. These strains were further tested for their ability to leach metals from polymetallic sulfide tailings, with significant improvements observed when the strains were mixed together. The selection of leaching process should be based on tailings composition and target metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saqib Hassan, Aswin Thacharodi, Anshu Priya, R. Meenatchi, Thanushree A. Hegde, R. Thangamani, Ht Nguyen, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is a compound that disrupts the function of the endocrine system and is found in the environment. EDCs, such as Bisphenol A and pesticides, have been shown to have negative effects on the female reproductive system. Understanding the relationship between EDCs and women's health is crucial for developing strategies to protect reproductive health and informing public policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lichang Zhou, Zhaoling Li, Boyi Cheng, Jinqi Jiang, Xinqi Bi, Zongping Wang, Guanghao Chen, Gang Guo
Summary: Thiosulfate can promote sulfur-mediated bacterial activity, inhibit glycogen accumulating organisms, and enhance denitrification efficiency. After the carbon source is reduced, the competitive ability of glycogen accumulating organisms increases, resulting in reduced sulfate reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claire E. Campbell, Devyn L. Cotter, Katherine L. Bottenhorn, Elisabeth Burnor, Hedyeh Ahmadi, W. James Gauderman, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Daniel Hackman, Rob McConnell, Kiros Berhane, Joel Schwartz, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting
Summary: Recent studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased risk for behavioral problems during development. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate how exposure during the transition to adolescence may affect emotional behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-hong Liang, Ru-yu Yang, Mei-ling Liu, Ying-qi Pu, Wen-wen Bao, Yu Zhao, Li-xin Hu, Yu-shan Zhang, Shan Huang, Nan Jiang, Xue-ya Pu, Shao-yi Huang, Guang-hui Dong, Ya-jun Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between urban Green and blue spaces (GBS) exposure and Emotion and behavior problems (EBP) in youth populations. The findings suggest that higher exposure to GBS, particularly green spaces (GS) and blue spaces (BS), is associated with a decrease in the risk of developing total difficulties in young individuals. The joint effect of GS and BS may also contribute to the decrease in EBPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Ruiz-Sobremazas, Mario Ruiz Coca, Miguel Morales-Navas, Rocio Rodulfo-Cardenas, Caridad Lopez-Granero, Maria Teresa Colomina, Cristian Perez-Fernandez, Fernando Sanchez-Santed
Summary: Air pollution is associated with a range of health issues and gestational exposure to environmental pollutants may be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. This study investigated the effects of oral gestational exposure to particulate matter (PM) on ultrasonic vocalizations (USV). The findings suggest that this exposure may lead to social deficits and abnormal gene expression related to neurotransmitter systems. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of air pollution on neurodevelopmental disorders and the neurotransmission systems involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yagmur Kabakci, Sadiye Kosar, Ozgur Dogan, Fehmi Gorkem Uctug, Osman Atilla Arikan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrohydrolysis pretreatment on municipal solid waste. The results showed that applying electrohydrolysis pretreatment increased methane production and reduced the time required for hydrolysis, suggesting it is a promising method to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanwu Zhao, Yaozhong Pan, Hanyi Wu, Yu Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of industrial zones on urban heat islands using remote sensing images and a novel spectral index. The research found that the contraction or expansion of industrial zones has a significant effect on land surface temperature. The results are valuable for environmental assessment and fine management of industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bang Du, Zhongzhong Wang, Piet N. L. Lens, Xinmin Zhan, Guangxue Wu
Summary: This study investigated the performance, syntrophic relationships, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of ethanol-fed reactors with different operational modes and solids retention times. The results showed that different microorganisms were enriched under different SRT conditions, and syntrophic bacteria related to methane production could be enriched under low SRT conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Muralikrishnan Ramalingam, Gasim Hayder, Balamurugan Karupaiya Sathaiah, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Priya Arunkumar
Summary: The present study investigated the sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using waste algal blooms. The biochar produced by the marine algae Ulva reticulata was used to remove chromium, nickel, and zinc from aqueous solutions. The study examined the adsorbents' properties and stability using SEM/EDX, FTIR, and XRD. The results showed that the biochar had high removal efficiency for the toxic metals, and the packed bed column effectively removed the heavy metal ions. The Thomas and Adams-Bohart models were found to best fit the regression values, and desorption studies were conducted to understand the sorption and elution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Vinayagam, Kavitha Nagarasampatti Palani, Sudha Ganesh, Siddharth Rajesh, Vedha Varshini Akula, Ramapriyan Avoodaiappan, Omkar Singh Kushwaha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of pollutants in water contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans and wildlife. Finding effective wastewater treatment techniques is crucial for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. This paper highlights recent advances in the electrochemical advanced oxidation method and other processes for treating pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticide-polluted effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
Summary: This study investigated the sorption of citric acid onto humic acid-iron hydr(o)xide coprecipitate (HAFHCP) and the reciprocal effects of citric acid and P sorption on HAFHCP. The results showed that citric acid could increase P availability and have an impact on P sorption.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xibo Xu, Zeqiang Wang, Xiaoning Song, Wenjie Zhan, Shuting Yang
Summary: The selection of predictor variables is crucial in building a digital mapping model for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil. Traditionally, spatial and spectral parameters have been used as predictor variables, but the temporal dimension is often overlooked. This study demonstrates the value of incorporating temporal indices in the model, leading to significant performance improvements. The temporal-spatial-spectral covariate combinations used in a random forest (RF) algorithm achieve satisfactory mapping accuracy and outperform other methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
Summary: Heteroatom doping can reconfigure the electronic structure of heterogeneous catalysts, leading to the development of advanced oxidation water purification materials with superior performance and stability. In this study, a series of catalysts with different elemental doping were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method. The S-doped NiCo2O4 catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance for the removal of Tetracycline, with significantly increased kinetic constant and high oxidation and mineralization efficiency in a wide pH range. The degradation process was dominated by non-radical oxidation pathway after S doping, and the overall process moved towards low toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Srivalli Thimmarayan, Harshavardhan Mohan, Gaddapara Manasa, Karthi Natesan, Shanmugam Mahendran, Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya, Byung-Taek Oh, R. Ravi Kumar, Rangasamy Sigamani Gandhimathi, Arul Jayaprakash, Kamala-Kannan Seralathan
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial degradation of naphthalene (NPT) isolated from crude oil-contaminated soil. Bacillus sp. GN 3.4, a potential bacteria for NPT biodegradation, was isolated and the optimal conditions for NPT degradation were determined. The study suggests that Bacillus sp. GN 3.4 could potentially aid in bioremediation by eliminating NPT from the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)