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Nutrition & Dietetics
Andrea Gila-Diaz, Ariadna Witte Castro, Gloria Herranz Carrillo, Pratibha Singh, William Yakah, Silvia M. Arribas, David Ramiro-Cortijo
Summary: The adherence to the Healthy Food Pyramid (HFP) was investigated among pregnant, lactating, and non-pregnant/non-lactating (NPNL) women. Lactating women had the lowest adherence score, while pregnant women had the highest. Maternal age was positively correlated with adherence in pregnant and lactating women, and factors like educational level and monthly income influenced adherence positively. Targeting nutritional interventions towards breastfeeding mothers of young age and low socioeconomic and educational levels may improve adherence to the HFP. The findings can help in designing recommendation guidelines and nutritional educational interventions for specific populations.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hanna Gyllensten, Karin Haby, Marie Berg, Asa Premberg
Summary: The study evaluated the costs and clinical outcomes of adding the Mighty Mums antenatal lifestyle intervention to standard antenatal care. Results showed that participants in the intervention group had higher costs but also reduced gestational weight gain, particularly in the per protocol population.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Tian Wang, Allison Grech, Hasthi U. Dissanayake, Sinead Boylan, Michael R. Skilton
Summary: The research suggests that replacing traditional foods with environmentally sustainable alternatives can significantly reduce carbon emissions, increase folate and fiber intake, while not compromising iron intake. Substituting tofu, legumes, and nuts for meat can reduce environmental impact without compromising nutrient adequacy.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Kartik K. Venkatesh, Daniel M. Walker, Lynn M. Yee, Jiqiang Wu, Jennifer Garner, Becky Mcneil, David M. Haas, Brian Mercer, Uma M. Reddy, Robert Silver, Ronald Wapner, George Saade, Samuel Parry, Hyagriv Simhan, Karen Lindsay, William A. Grobman
Summary: This study found that nulliparous pregnant individuals living in a food desert were more likely to experience poorer periconceptional diet quality compared with those who did not live in a food desert.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Leah H. Rubin, Deborah R. Gustafson, Lakshmi Warrior, Lila Sheira, Kathryn C. Fitzgerald, Raha Dastgheyb, Kathleen M. Weber, Phyllis C. Tien, Audrey French, Amanda B. Spence, Anjali Sharma, Dionna W. Williams, Cory J. White, Eric C. Seaberg, Edward A. Frongillo, Sheri D. Weiser
Summary: The study showed associations between dietary intake and cognition in women with HIV, with higher intake of processed meat, sweet beverages, whole milk, and fish being linked to increased risk of cognitive impairment. Conversely, higher vegetable intake was associated with decreased risk of cognitive impairment. Additional research using more rigorous dietary assessment methods and longer follow-ups is needed to further explore these associations.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Lihui Zhou, Huiping Li, Shunming Zhang, Hongxi Yang, Yue Ma, Yaogang Wang
Summary: This study aimed to assess the associations between consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) and COVID-19 risk. The results showed that participants with higher proportions of UPF in their diet had an increased risk of COVID-19, compared to those with lower proportions. This association was observed after adjusting for potential confounders.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ana Paula Simoes-Wust, Carolina Molto-Puigmarti, Martien C. J. M. van Dongen, Carel Thijs
Summary: Based on a cross-sectional analysis, consuming organic food and reducing meat intake during pregnancy does not seem to be significantly associated with a lower prevalence of gestational diabetes. Participants with gestational diabetes tended to consume more meat products and fewer vegetarian products.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Olena Kloss, Marie Jebb, Linda Chartrand, Albert E. Chudley, Michael N. A. Eskin, Miyoung Suh
Summary: This study investigated the nutrition status, dietary intake, and lifestyle patterns of pregnant women at-risk and non-at-risk in a northern Manitoban community. Significant differences were found in the intake of vitamin C, niacin, folate, and iron between at-risk and non-at-risk women.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Sarah A. Crawford, Alexandra R. Brown, Juliana Teruel Camargo, Elizabeth H. Kerling, Susan E. Carlson, Byron J. Gajewski, Debra K. Sullivan, Christina J. Valentine
Summary: This study analyzed the micronutrient intake of a group of pregnant women and compared it to the Dietary Reference Intakes. The majority of participants did not meet the recommended intake levels through diet alone, but supplement intake improved the intake for most micronutrients. Choline, magnesium, and potassium were exceptions. More research is needed to determine if these findings are applicable to the general population.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Giulia Collatuzzo, Eva Negri, Claudio Pelucchi, Rossella Bonzi, Federica Turati, Charles S. Rabkin, Linda M. Liao, Rashmi Sinha, Domenico Palli, Monica Ferraroni, Lizbeth Lopez-Carrillo, Nuno Lunet, Samantha Morais, Demetrius Albanes, Stephanie J. Weinstein, Dominick Parisi, David Zaridze, Dmitry Maximovitch, Trinidad Dierssen-Sotos, Jose Juan Jimenez-Moleon, Jesus Vioque, Manoli Garcia de la Hera, Maria Paula Curado, Emmanuel Dias-Neto, Raul Ulises Hernandez-Ramirez, Malaquias Lopez-Cervantes, Mary H. Ward, Shoichiro Tsugane, Akihisa Hidaka, Areti Lagiou, Pagona Lagiou, Zuo-Feng Zhang, Antonia Trichopoulou, Anna Karakatsani, Maria Constanza Camargo, Carlo La Vecchia, Paolo Boffetta
Summary: A meta-analysis of 16 studies found no significant association between yoghurt consumption and gastric cancer risk.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Clara Suarez-Martinez, Genoveva Yague-Guirao, Marina Santaella-Pascual, Patricia Peso-Echarri, Jesus Vioque, Eva Morales, Luis Garcia-Marcos, Carmen Martinez-Gracia
Summary: This study assessed the adherence to the Mediterranean diet among pregnant women and found that younger mothers with more previous deliveries were more likely to have a low adherence. Additionally, mothers with university education and those who engaged in sports activities for two or more hours per week had a lower risk of low adherence to the Mediterranean diet. The NELA cohort was classified as having a medium level of adherence according to the three indices used in the study. The results suggest the potential for intervention strategies and dietary recommendations to improve the health of both mothers and offspring.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Chihiro Imai, Hidemi Takimoto, Kayo Kurotani, Ayako Fudono, Iori Tarui, Tomoko Aoyama, Satoshi Yago, Motoko Okamitsu, Naoyuki Miyasaka, Noriko Sato
Summary: This study assessed the diet quality of pregnant women in an urban area of Japan, finding that regardless of weight, women had insufficient intake of carbohydrate-containing staple foods, vegetable dishes, and fruit. Underweight women with inadequate weight gain had low energy intake but high diet quality, while women within the recommended energy intake range had low diet quality and inappropriate weight gain. Therefore, pregnant Japanese women should prioritize maintaining diet quality and increasing energy intake after evaluating their individual diet quality.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara Castro-Barquero, Marta Larroya, Fatima Crispi, Ramon Estruch, Ayako Nakaki, Cristina Paules, Ana Maria Ruiz-Leon, Emilio Sacanella, Tania Freitas, Lina Youssef, Leticia Benitez, Irene Casas, Mariona Genero, Silvia Gomez, Francesc Casanovas-Garriga, Eduard Gratacos, Rosa Casas, Francesca Crovetto
Summary: This study aimed to describe dietary nutrient intake and diet quality during pregnancy and evaluate the association between high adherence to the Mediterranean diet and a more adequate intake of micronutrients. The results showed that pregnant women with high adherence to the Mediterranean diet had a lower proportion of inadequate macro and micronutrient intake. They also had a higher intake of protein, monounsaturated fatty acids, fiber, vitamins (B1, B9, C, D), calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphor, potassium, essential fatty acids, and a-linolenic acid, and a lower intake of a-linoleic acid and trans fatty acids compared to those with low adherence to the Mediterranean diet.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Lucia Iglesias-Vazquez, Joanna Suliburska, Rafal Kocylowski, Ewa Bakinowska, Victoria Arija
Summary: Prenatal nutrition is crucial for the health of both mother and child. This study compared nutrient intake among pregnant women in Spain and Poland and found insufficient intake of iron, vitamin D, and vitamin B9 in both countries. Significant differences were observed in the intake of energy, carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, iron, and various vitamins. Tailored dietary guidance based on regional differences is necessary to address these deficiencies and promote optimal prenatal nutrition.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Chiara A. De Benedictis, Sarah Trame, Lothar Rink, Andreas M. Grabrucker
Summary: This study investigated the zinc intake and bioavailability of over 250 women (both pregnant and non-pregnant) in Ireland and found that 58% of participants were at risk of inadequate zinc intake, with 29% potentially being zinc deficient. The low zinc intake was primarily a result of insufficient consumption of zinc-rich foods and relatively higher intake of foods rich in phytate, a major inhibitor of zinc uptake.
IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Seraina Schoppmann, Deborah Spiess, Daniel Muller, Andrea Burch, Roland Zimmermann, Ana Paula Simoes-Wust
Summary: In rare cases of ultra-rapid second stage of labor, women may experience sudden intense labor pain, which can be alleviated with nalbuphine. However, only a small amount of nalbuphine is likely to transfer to the fetus.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Larissa Schenkel, Ana Paula Simoes-Wust, Irene Hosli, Ursula von Mandach
Summary: The study found that similar active ingredients are used in Swiss perinatal centers during both pregnancy and lactation, with fewer guidelines available for the latter.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GEBURTSHILFE UND NEONATOLOGIE
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Rima Obeid, Simone J. P. M. Eussen, Monique Mommers, Luc Smits, Carel Thijs
Summary: The study found that an imbalance in maternal intake of folate and B12 during pregnancy does not affect birthweight, but may impact the weight z score of infants at 1-2 years old. Low maternal dietary B12 intake and elevated methylmalonic acid levels are associated with higher birthweight, suggesting a potential risk for later obesity in infants.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Lieve van Brakel, Carel Thijs, Ronald P. Mensink, Dieter Luetjohann, Jogchum Plat
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between non-cholesterol sterol concentrations in breast milk and allergic outcomes in two-year-old children. The results showed that higher concentrations of certain sterols in breast milk were associated with lower odds of eczema and allergic sensitization, but not wheeze.
Article
Respiratory System
Evelien R. van Meel, Sara M. Mensink-Bout, Herman T. den Dekker, Tarunveer S. Ahluwalia, Isabella Annesi-Maesano, Syed Hasan Arshad, Nour Baiz, Henrique Barros, Andrea von Berg, Hans Bisgaard, Klaus Bonnelykke, Christian J. Carlsson, Maribel Casas, Leda Chatzi, Cecile Chevrier, Geertje Dalmeijer, Carol Dezateux, Karel Duchen, Merete Eggesbo, Cornelis van der Ent, Maria Fantini, Claudia Flexeder, Urs Frey, Fransesco Forastiere, Ulrike Gehring, Davide Gori, Raquel Granell, Lucy J. Griffiths, Hazel Inskip, Joanna Jerzynska, Anne M. Karvonen, Thomas Keil, Cecily Kelleher, Manolis Kogevinas, Gudrun Koppen, Claudia E. Kuehni, Nathalie Lambrechts, Susanne Lau, Irina Lehmann, Johnny Ludvigsson, Maria Christine Magnus, Erik Melen, John Mehegan, Monique Mommers, Anne-Marie Nybo Andersen, Wenche Nystad, Eva S. L. Pedersen, Juha Pekkanen, Ville Peltola, Katharine C. Pike, Angela Pinot de Moira, Costanza Pizzi, Kinga Polanska, Maja Popovic, Daniela Porta, Graham Roberts, Ana Cristina Santos, Erica S. Schultz, Marie Standl, Jordi Sunyer, Carel Thijs, Laura Toivonen, Eleonora Uphoff, Jakob Usemann, Marina Vafeidi, John Wright, Johan C. de Jongste, Vincent W. V. Jaddoe, Liesbeth Duijts
Summary: Early-life lower respiratory tract infections may increase the risk of asthma and lower lung function in school-age children. The study also found that early-life lower respiratory tract infections have the strongest impact on respiratory diseases in children with wheezing.
EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Deborah Spiess, Vanessa Fabienne Abegg, Antoine Chauveau, Andrea Treyer, Michael Reinehr, Mouhssin Oufir, Elisa Duong, Olivier Potterat, Matthias Hamburger, Ana Paula Simoes-Wust
Summary: The placental passage of protopine was examined using a human ex vivo placental perfusion model. The study demonstrated that protopine can cross the placental barrier without affecting the viability and functionality of the placenta.
Article
Allergy
Marianne Eijkemans, Monique Mommers, Carel Thijs
Summary: This study compares parent reported physician diagnosed asthma with general practitioner recorded childhood asthma and finds only moderate agreement between the two. The labeling of early transient wheeze as asthma diagnosis may influence the agreement. Therefore, combining parent reported physician diagnosed asthma with additional questions is important for obtaining reliable information in epidemiological research.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Joan Segur-Ferrer, Carolina Molto-Puigmarti, Roland Pastells-Peiro, Rosa Maria Vivanco-Hidalgo
Summary: This study aims to identify the methodological frameworks used globally for assessing digital health technologies and propose a methodological framework based on the most frequently described dimensions in the literature.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
D. J. M. Barnett, M. F. Endika, C. E. Klostermann, F. Gu, C. Thijs, A. Nauta, H. A. Schols, H. Smidt, I. C. W. Arts, J. Penders
Summary: The infant gut microbiota is influenced by antibiotic exposures and prebiotic oligosaccharides found in breast milk. This study analyzed the stool microbiota of 1023 one-month-old infants and found that breastfeeding and antibiotic exposure both decrease gut microbial diversity, but have different effects on microbiota composition. Other factors such as C-section, homebirth, siblings, and exposure to animals also impact microbiota composition. Understanding these factors can help protect and promote a healthy infant gut microbiota.
Article
Immunology
Queeny Robalo, Laurane De Mot, Mathil Vandromme, Nina Van Goethem, Andrea Gabrio, Pui Yan Jenny Chung, Marjan Meurisse, Lucy Catteau, Carel Thijs, Koen Blot
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of vaccines against severe COVID-19 outcomes in hospitalized patients. The results show that a primary COVID-19 vaccination schedule is associated with lower odds of progressing to severe disease and in-hospital death. mRNA vaccines and the AZ vaccine seemed to provide similar protection among patients older than 75 years, while one dose of the J&J vaccine showed lower efficacy in this age group. In conclusion, a primary vaccination schedule can protect hospitalized patients from worsening COVID-19 outcomes.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Antoine Chauveau, Andrea Treyer, Annelies Geirnaert, Lea Bircher, Angela Babst, Vanessa Fabienne Abegg, Ana Paula Simoes-Wust, Christophe Lacroix, Olivier Potterat, Matthias Hamburger
Summary: The results of the experiments showed that valerenic acid and hyperforin are highly permeable, while hypericin has low-to-moderate permeability. Valerenic acid may undergo an active transport process. Hyperforin and hypericin are mainly transported through passive diffusion across the cell layer. None of the compounds were metabolized in the artificial gut microbiota. The compounds or herbal extracts had no substantial effect on microbial short-chain fatty acid production or bacterial viability.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Deborah Spiess, Vanessa Fabienne Abegg, Antoine Chauveau, Joshua Rath, Andrea Treyer, Michael Reinehr, Sabrina Kuoni, Mouhssin Oufir, Olivier Potterat, Matthias Hamburger, Ana Paula Simoes-Wust
Summary: Safe medications for mild mental diseases in pregnancy are necessary, and phytomedicines from St. John's wort and valerian can be potential options. However, there is a lack of safety data regarding their use in pregnancy. This study evaluated the transplacental transport of hyperforin, hypericin, and valerenic acid and found that minimal amounts of hyperforin passed into the fetal circuit, hypericin did not cross the placental barrier, and valerenic acid equilibrated between the maternal and fetal compartments. The findings suggest that fetal exposure to hypericin and hyperforin is likely to be minimal throughout pregnancy, while valerenic acid may have a higher likelihood of exposure.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
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Behavioral Sciences
Josine Pereboom, Carel Thijs, Simone Eussen, Monique Mommers, Jessica S. Gubbels
Summary: This study examined the association between picky eating in childhood and dietary patterns and weight status in young adulthood. The results showed that picky eating in childhood is associated with lower intake frequencies of healthy foods among young adults. Therefore, it is recommended to pay sufficient attention to picky eating in young children.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Sabrina Kuoni, Daniel Muller, Ana Paula Simoes-Wust, Regula Steiner
Summary: A LC-MS/MS method was developed to simultaneously measure four SGLT2 inhibitors and the transfer marker ANTI in perfusion medium and placental tissue. The method was validated and proven to be selective, linear, accurate, and precise.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY B-ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BIOMEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Rahel Baumgartner, Ursula Winterfeld, Alice Panchaudc, Ana Paula Simoes-Wuest
Summary: This study aimed to describe the queries addressed to the Swiss Teratogen Information Service (STIS) over the past two decades. The results showed that healthcare professionals often have concerns regarding the treatment of pregnant women with medication and require professional counselling. The study also found that a variety of drugs were mentioned in the queries, with psycholeptics and psychoanaleptics being the most frequent.
SWISS MEDICAL WEEKLY
(2022)