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Nutrition & Dietetics
Julio Plaza-Diaz, Katherine Flores-Rojas, Maria Jose de la Torre-Aguilar, Antonio Rafael Gomez-Fernandez, Pilar Martin-Borreguero, Juan Luis Perez-Navero, Angel Gil, Mercedes Gil-Campos
Summary: Children with ASD exhibit dietary patterns characterized by high energy and fat intake, low intake of vegetables and fruits, and frequent consumption of processed foods with poor nutritional quality, such as beverages, sweets, snacks, and bakery products. Their meat and dairy intake is associated with increased consumption of fish, grains, and pasta. Nutrient adequacy comparisons show higher intake for energy, saturated fat, calcium, and vitamin C, but lower intake for iron, iodine, and B group vitamins in children with ASD compared to control children. This study emphasizes the importance of assessing dietary patterns and nutrient intake in children with ASD to address nutritional deficiencies and prevent potential health issues.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Beata Kazek, Anna Brzoska, Justyna Paprocka, Tomasz Iwanicki, Karolina Koziol, Agnieszka Kapinos-Gorczyca, Wirginia Likus, Malgorzata Ferlewicz, Agnieszka Babraj, Agata Buczek, Irena Krupka-Matuszczyk, Ewa Emich-Widera
Summary: Children with ASD often exhibit difficulties during mealtimes, requiring entertainment and diverting of attention, being fed by parents, and consuming meals away from the table. Significant differences in utensil usage and food selectivity were found, working to the disadvantage of the study group. More focus should be placed on feeding and eating problems in children with ASD, with a need for multidisciplinary team cooperation and parental involvement in their care.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anna Brzoska, Beata Kazek, Karolina Koziol, Agnieszka Kapinos-Gorczyca, Malgorzata Ferlewicz, Agnieszka Babraj, Anna Makosz-Raczek, Wirginia Likus, Justyna Paprocka, Pawel Matusik, Ewa Emich-Widera
Summary: The study found that compared to healthy peers, children with autism spectrum disorder have more feeding problems in early infancy, including shortened breastfeeding time, delayed introduction of dairy products, needing more trials to introduce new foods, delayed introduction of solid and lumpy foods, longer duration of bottle feeding, delayed attempts to eat using own hands, and needing greater parental support to divert their attention from food during eating.
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Psychology, Developmental
Nalan Hakime Nogay, Jennifer Walton, Kristen M. Roberts, Marcia Nahikian-Nelms, Andrea N. Witwer
Summary: The low FODMAP diet showed significant relief in gastrointestinal problems for children with ASD in a pilot study, but had no significant impact on behavioral problems. Further randomized controlled studies with larger sample sizes are needed to confirm the effects of low FODMAP diets on children with autism and gastrointestinal issues.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marie Tassy, Alison L. Eldridge, Rasaki A. Sanusi, Oluwaseun Ariyo, AnuOluwapo Ogundero, Tolu E. Eyinla, Dantong Wang
Summary: The study found that the nutrition status of school-age children in Nigeria is not optimistic, with most children having imbalanced macronutrient intake and common micronutrient deficiencies.
Article
Pediatrics
Habibeh Salvat, Mehriar Nader Mohammadi, Parviz Molavi, Seyed Ali Mostafavi, Reza Rostami, Mohammad Ali Salehinejad
Summary: This case-control study investigated the differences in nutrient intake, dietary patterns, and anthropometric variables between children with ADHD and normal children. The study found that children with ADHD tend to have unhealthy eating behaviors, which are related to the severity and type of the disorder.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ivie Maneschy, Luis A. Moreno, Azahara Ruperez, Andrea Jimeno, Maria L. Miguel-Berges, Kurt Widhalm, Anthony Kafatos, Cristina Molina-Hidalgo, Denes Molnar, Frederic Gottrand, Cinzia Le Donne, Yannis Manios, Evangelia Grammatikaki, Marcela Gonzalez-Gross, Mathilde Kersting, Jean Dallongeville, Sonia Gomez-Martinez, Stefaan De Henauw, Alba M. Santaliestra-Pasias
Summary: This study aims to assess eating behavior and its associations with food intake in European adolescents. The results suggest that specific features of eating behavior are related to food intake, particularly in relation to hunger, interest in eating, and emotional eating.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sigrun Thorsteinsdottir, Anna S. Olafsdottir, Olof U. Traustadottir, Urdur Njardvik
Summary: Despite the common occurrence of anxiety in children with fussy eating and neurodevelopmental disorders, a seven-week Taste Education intervention did not increase anxiety levels in these children.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Zeljana Mudnic, Amanda Gasi, Josip Resetar, Jasenka Gajdos Kljusuric, Marjeta Misigoj-Durakovic, Maroje Soric, Ines Panjkota Krbavcic, Zvonimir Satalic
Summary: Dietary supplement users tend to have a better diet quality and overall prudent lifestyle. The research aimed to report the prevalence and type of dietary supplements among Croatian adolescents and compare the differences in diet quality between supplement users and non-users.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alexandros K. Kanellopoulos, Sarah Costello, Fabio Mainardi, Kyoko Koshibu, Sean Deoni, Nora Schneider, Michael Falkenstein
Summary: The myelination of brain structures involved in social behavior is a dynamic process that occurs during early life and is influenced by genetic, environmental, and nutritional factors. This study investigated the relationship between childhood nutrient intake and the development of social brain myelination in children aged 0.5 to 5 years. The findings suggest that specific nutrients may have a significant impact on the development of social brain regions and provide a potential opportunity for improving socio-emotional development and related cognitive skills.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fahmina Anwar, Menaka Yalawar, Pranali Suryawanshi, Apurba Ghosh, Pramod Jog, Anuradha Vaman Khadilkar, Bala Kishore, Anil Kumar Paruchuri, Prahalad D. D. Pote, Ravi D. D. Mandyam, Sandeep Shinde, Atish T. Shah
Summary: For picky-eating children, the combination of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) and dietary counseling (DC) is more effective in promoting growth compared to DC alone. This study found that ONS improved nutrient adequacy, dietary diversity, and food consumption patterns in picky-eating children over a 90-day period. The use of ONS alongside DC did not interfere with their normal food consumption habits and improved their nutritional status.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yan Zou, Lichun Huang, Dong Zhao, Mengjie He, Dan Han, Danting Su, Ronghua Zhang
Summary: Children and adolescents with overweight/obesity have a higher intake of carbohydrates, especially from the food group of cereals, tubers, and beans. Snacks play a significant role in the high intake of the food group of cereals, tubers, and beans among children and adolescents with overweight/obesity.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Danay Ahumada, Barbara Guzman, Soledad Rebolledo, Karol Opazo, Luis Marileo, Solange Parra-Soto, Sharon Viscardi
Summary: The research aimed to analyze the eating patterns of children with ASD in the La Araucania Region of Chile. The findings showed that majority of these children have food selectivity, with alterations in the consumption of specific food groups. Many of them do not meet the daily recommendations for fruit, fish, water, and vegetable consumption. Therefore, it is important to consider these findings when implementing educational interventions for children with ASD to improve their health.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Walaa Abdullah Mumena
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between free sugar intake and nutrient intake among Saudi children, finding that only a small percentage of children met the WHO recommendation for free sugar intake and excessive free sugar consumption predicted a lower intake of essential nutrients.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hebah Alawi Kutbi
Summary: This study investigated the sociodemographic determinants of picky eating and its association with dietary intake in children. Children of mothers with obesity were more likely to exhibit picky eating behavior, and those with higher levels of picky eating consumed less fruits, vegetables, and protein, while having higher trans fatty acid intake.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Amin Gasmi, Geir Bjorklund, Sadaf Noor, Yuliya Semenova, Alexandru Dosa, Joeri J. Pen, Alain Menzel, Salva Piscopo, Nicolas Wirth, Daniel-Ovidiu Costea
Summary: This article discusses alternative treatments for prostate disorders, with a particular focus on the role of nutrients. By providing an overview of the characteristics of the prostate organ and the most prevalent diseases, nutrition-based treatment methods are proposed, with an emphasis on their potential effectiveness in surgery. The article advocates for the recognition of this form of alternative treatment as a fully recognized therapy for prostate disorders.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Amin Gasmi, Geir Bjorklund, Pavan Kumar Mujawdiya, Yuliya Semenova, Alexandru Dosa, Salva Piscopo, Joeri J. Pen, Asma Gasmi Benahmed, Daniel Ovidiu Costea
Summary: Bariatric surgery is an effective method for significant weight loss in patients who have not achieved weight loss through pharmacological interventions. Post-surgery, sustained weight loss offers metabolic advantages and improves glucose and lipid metabolism. However, bariatric surgery is associated with deficiencies in vitamins and minerals, requiring monitoring and supplementation.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Amin Gasmi, Geir Bjorklund, Pavan Kumar Mujawdiya, Yuliya Semenova, Alexandru Dosa, Salva Piscopo, Joeri J. Pen, Asma Gasmi Benahmed, Daniel-Ovidiu Costea
Summary: Gut microbes play a crucial role in bariatric surgery outcomes, as they can be altered by the surgery and have beneficial effects on therapeutic results.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Amin Gasmi, Boukelia Boukhmis, Geir Bjorklund, Ibrahim H. Elkhidir, Yuliya Semenova, Alexandru Dosa, Salva Piscopo, Adekunle Hakeem Temitope, Sadaf Noor, Daniel-Ovidiu Costea
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effect of physical activity on weight loss in adults who underwent bariatric surgery. The study also compared biomarkers between individuals with different levels of physical activity after surgery. The results showed that BMI as a measure of physical activity had a positive impact on the target population. However, further larger-scale studies with stricter criteria are needed to confirm these findings.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohamed E. Elhadidy, Ayman Kilany, Ola Hosny Gebril, Neveen Hassan Nashaat, Hala M. Zeidan, Amal Elsaied, Adel F. Hashish, Ehab Ragaa Abdelraouf
Summary: This study investigated the presence of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) val66Met polymorphism in a group of children with specific learning disorder (LD) and its impact on their cognitive abilities. The results showed that children with LD who carried the Met allele had a higher frequency of deficits in reading, writing, and phonemic segmentation compared to non-Met allele carriers. This suggests that the Val66Met polymorphism acts as a genetic modifier of learning performance in some children with specific learning disorder (developmental dyslexia).
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Nagwa A. Meguid, Heba S. Hashem, Mohamed H. Ghanem, Samia A. Helal, Yuliya Semenova, Saher Hashem, Adel Hashish, Salvatore Chirumbolo, Ahmed M. Elwan, Geir Bjorklund
Summary: This study aimed to identify metabolic abnormalities in BCAAs and investigate the presence of epileptiform discharges in ASD patients. Results showed that various types of seizures can occur in ASD children and that ASD children have lower levels of BCAAs compared to neurotypical controls. Further research is needed to better understand ASD and evaluate the association between ASD, EEG changes, seizures, and BCAAs more reliably.
MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Marina Izmailovich, Yuliya Semenova, Gulzada Abdushukurova, Ainur Mukhamejanova, Azhar Dyussupova, Raida Faizova, Meruert Gazaliyeva, Leila Akhvlediani, Natalya Glushkova, Sundetgali Kalmakhanov, Geir Bjorklund
Summary: A systematic review was conducted to explore the use of component-resolved diagnosis in identifying polysensitization in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. A total of 568 publications were identified and 12 were included in the review, with 3302 patients enrolled. The findings showed that component-resolved diagnostics changed the choice of relevant allergens for immunotherapy in at least 50% of cases and sensitization differed based on age, disease type, and disease duration.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Asma Gasmi Benahmed, Amin Gasmi, Torsak Tippairote, Pavan Kumar Mujawdiya, Oleksandr Avdeev, Yurii Shanaida, Geir Bjorklund
Summary: Dental implants are commonly used to replace lost teeth, and titanium implants have a high success rate. However, there is an increasing risk of peri-implantitis, an inflammatory disease that affects the tissues around the implant. This review highlights the impact of different metabolic conditions on peri-implantitis and emphasizes the importance of considering both local and systemic factors in dental implant procedures and treatment.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Amin Gasmi, Pavan Kumar Mujawdiya, Amine Nehaoua, Mariia Shanaida, Yuliya Semenova, Salva Piscopo, Alain Menzel, Volodymyr Voloshyn, Olena Voloshyn, Volodymyr Shanaida, Geir Bjorklund
Summary: The obesity pandemic is a pressing public health concern, with a projected increase in the number of obese or overweight individuals by 2025. Current strategies for treating obesity focus on patient-centered approaches including diet, behavior, medication, and surgery. However, there is a need for novel and more effective pharmaceutical drugs to assist with lifestyle modifications and better manage obesity.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Yernar Amangelsin, Yuliya Semenova, Maryam Dadar, Mohamad Aljofan, Geir Bjorklund
Summary: Tetracycline, a widely used antibiotic, has become a serious threat to the environment due to overuse and weak degradation ability. It accumulates in the food chain, causing toxicity to microbial communities, promoting antibiotic resistance, and disrupting human intestinal flora.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Amin Gasmi, Mariia Shanaida, Oleksandra Oleshchuk, Yuliya Semenova, Pavan Kumar Mujawdiya, Yana Ivankiv, Olena Pokryshko, Sadaf Noor, Salva Piscopo, Stepan Adamiv, Geir Bjorklund
Summary: The immune system protects the body from infectious agents, and a well-balanced immunity is crucial for maintaining human health. Nutritional and micronutrient deficiencies can compromise the immune system, while certain bioactive compounds from plants, fungi, animals, microorganisms, and other natural sources have shown immunomodulatory properties and can enhance the immune response.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Laura Kassym, Assiya Kussainova, Yuliya Semenova, Almas Kussainov, Damir Marapov, Marat Zhanaspayev, Zhanar Urazalina, Almira Akhmetova, Madi Tokanov, Yerbol Smail, Geir Bjorklund
Summary: Drunk driving is a significant risk factor for traffic accidents and their lethality. This meta-analysis provides estimates of the prevalence of drunk driving in non-lethally injured drivers, considering factors such as the world region, blood alcohol concentration, and study quality. The pooled prevalence of drunk driving in injured drivers was found to be 16.6%.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mai S. Elsheikh, Engy A. Ashaat, Abeer Ramadan, Nagwa H. Mohamed, Nesma M. Elaraby, Hazem Mohmed El-Hariri, Adel F. Hashish, Neveen Hassan Nashaat
Summary: This study investigated the effects of low-level laser acupuncture (LLLA) biostimulation on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and found that this therapy can improve the symptoms and communication abilities of ASD children and modulate the level of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). The study also discovered that the reduced expression of miR-320 has diagnostic value in children with ASD.
PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Valeriy Zub, Yuliya Semenova, Oleksandr Tolstanov, Andrii Kotuza, Taras Gutor, Oksana Matsyura, Roman Lysiuk, Geir Bjorklund
Summary: This study assessed the challenges faced by oncologists in providing cancer care in Ukraine after the armed conflict. The findings showed that physicians in regions occupied by the Russian army experienced a significant decline in patient numbers, while most physicians were satisfied with the availability of medicines and equipment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Neluwa-Liyanage R. Indika, Udara D. Senarathne, Antonio Malvaso, Dhanushka Darshana, Susan C. Owens, Borhan Mansouri, Yuliya Semenova, Geir Bjorklund
Summary: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by early-onset social interaction and communication deficits, along with repetitive and restricted patterns of activities, behavior, and interests. Heavy metal exposure, abnormal metabolism, and genetic susceptibility may play a role in the pathogenesis of ASD. Altered porphyrin metabolism in ASD may be associated with deficiencies in vitamins and minerals, and potential metabolic therapies such as supplementation with vitamins, minerals, cofactors, and antioxidants need to be explored in future research.
MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY
(2023)