Article
Engineering, Environmental
Perumal Karthikeyan, S. Sd Elanchezhiyan, Sankaran Meenakshi, Chang Min Park
Summary: The novel MgFe2O4-reinforced polypyrrole hybrids show promising capabilities in removing PO4-, NO3-, and Cr(VI) from water, with high adsorption efficiency and good regenerability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laura Locatelli, Giorgia Fedele, Sara Castiglioni, Jeanette A. Maier
Summary: The study found that magnesium deficiency leads to accumulation of ROS, which upregulates EDF-1 protein. Culture in low magnesium results in increased levels of PPAR gamma, independent of ROS, and also leads to lipid accumulation in the cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alessio Siciliano, Giulia Maria Curcio, Carlo Limonti
Summary: The study conducted experimental research on the removal of chromium using zero valent magnesium particles in a packed batch column, finding that the process performance was significantly influenced by pH values, and the temperature had a correlation with removal yields depending on pH values. The results provide insights into the potential applications of zero valent magnesium in water and wastewater purification.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hamna Shahid, Iqra Arooj, Saba Zafar
Summary: In this study, chromium oxide nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using Apis mellifera honey as a reducing and capping agent. The nanoparticles displayed excellent antibacterial, anti-biofilm, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities. The results suggest that these nanoparticles could be used in future biomedical applications.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Giulia Maria Curcio, Elvis Gribaldo Aucancela Rivera, Carlo Limonti, Tiziana Andreoli, Rajandrea Sethi, Alessio Siciliano
Summary: This study investigates the reduction of Cr6+ using zero-valent magnesium (ZVM) in a continuous flow system. The research explores the process kinetics under different operating conditions and examines the effects of inlet Cr6+ concentration, pH, and co-existing ions. The results show that ZVM powder exhibits the highest reactivity and can effectively remove Cr6+ even at higher pH levels.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Gabriele Piuri, Monica Zocchi, Matteo Della Porta, Valentina Ficara, Michele Manoni, Gian Vincenzo Zuccotti, Luciano Pinotti, Jeanette A. Maier, Roberta Cazzola
Summary: Magnesium (Mg2+) deficiency is often underestimated in Western countries, especially in obese individuals with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Proper intake of Mg2+ can help improve metabolic syndrome by regulating gene expression, proteomic profile, and impacting intestinal microbiota and vitamin metabolism.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lianbin Xu, Xiuli Li, Xinhui Wang, Mingqing Xu
Summary: This study analyzed the results of 24 randomized controlled trials and found that individuals with type 2 diabetes who received magnesium supplementation had significant reductions in fasting plasma glucose, glycated hemoglobin, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure. The effects of magnesium supplementation were influenced by factors such as age, body mass index, disease duration, magnesium level, glycemic control condition, magnesium formulation, dosage, and duration of intervention.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
James B. Adams, Jacob C. Sorenson, Elena L. Pollard, Jasmine K. Kirby, Tapan Audhya
Summary: During pregnancy, inadequate intake of minerals can increase the risk of various complications and infant health problems. It is recommended to establish evidence-based recommendations for optimal mineral supplementation levels for each mineral during pregnancy.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Bahram Vaghefinazari, Ewa Wierzbicka, Peter Visser, Ralf Posner, Raul Arrabal, Endzhe Matykina, Marta Mohedano, Carsten Blawert, Mikhail L. L. Zheludkevich, Sviatlana V. V. Lamaka
Summary: Due to the toxicity of hexavalent chromium, efforts have been made to develop environmentally friendly alternatives for corrosion protection. The introduction of corrosion inhibitors into coating systems on magnesium surfaces improves corrosion protection and provides active inhibition during use. The incorporation of inhibitors into barrier coatings on magnesium alloys has been extensively studied, and the combination of corrosion inhibitors with other strategies shows promise as a replacement for hexavalent chromium-based technologies.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Natasha Z. Anita, Felicia Kwan, Si Won Ryoo, Chelsi Major-Orfao, William Z. Lin, Shiropa Noor, Krista L. Lanctot, Nathan Herrmann, Paul I. Oh, Baiju R. Shah, Jeremy Gilbert, Angela Assal, Ilana J. Halperin, Ameer Y. Taha, Walter Swardfager
Summary: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) increases the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Disruptions in the cytochrome P450-soluble epoxide hydrolase (CYP450-sEH) pathway have been reported in T2DM, obesity, and cognitive impairment. This study analyzes linoleic acid (LA)-derived CYP450-sEH oxylipins and their relationship with cognition in T2DM, considering potential differences between obese and nonobese individuals.
JOURNAL OF LIPID RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Elisabetta Schievano, Amanda Dettori, Lucia Piana, Marco Tessari
Summary: The compound DAGE in honey is related to its botanical origin and can be used as an indicator of honey authenticity. There is a linear correlation between DAGE content and specific enzymatic activities in honey.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chang Shang, Hongchen Lin, Xuqin Fang, Yuling Wang, Zhilin Jiang, Yi Qu, Mi Xiang, Zihuan Shen, Laiyun Xin, Yingdong Lu, Jialiang Gao, Xiangning Cui
Summary: Cinnamon has been found to be beneficial for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, with multiple mechanisms of action identified, providing a theoretical basis for further clinical applications.
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Xiaomin Huang, Haiyang Cai, Han Li, Yixun Su, Hui Li, Weihong Li, Chenju Yi, Brian G. Oliver, Hui Chen
Summary: Daily low-dose cinnamon supplementation appears to promote abdominal adipose tissue accumulation and disturb lipid homeostasis in healthy rats, raising concerns regarding its daily use in healthy individuals.
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yu-Ki Taninouchi, Toru H. Okabe
Summary: The research investigates the dissolution of metallic elements from steel materials into liquid Mg, particularly when in contact with austenitic stainless steels containing Cr and Ni. By analyzing the compositions of Mg-Ni melts in equilibrium with SUS316 at different temperatures, the study determines the relationships between the solubility limits of Ni, Fe, and Cr in liquid Mg with the coexistence of SUS316 and temperature variations. The obtained data is compared with existing thermodynamic data to discuss the validity of the results and the reliability of previous studies.
METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS B-PROCESS METALLURGY AND MATERIALS PROCESSING SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mahdi Vajdi, Vali Musazadeh, Arash Karimi, Hajar Heidari, Mohammad Javad Tarrahi, Gholamreza Askari
Summary: This study summarized meta-analyses on the effects of chromium supplementation on lipid profiles in adults. The results showed that chromium supplementation did not have a significant effect on blood lipid levels and cannot be used as a single therapy for treating lipid abnormalities in adults.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
James Harper, Nethmi Kearns, Grace Bird, Robert McLachlan, Allie Eathorne, Mark Weatherall, Richard Beasley
Summary: The study evaluated the documentation and achievement of target oxygen saturation (SpO(2)) range in acutely unwell inpatients. Results indicated suboptimal oxygen prescription and delivery in this clinical setting, with SpO(2 values above the designated range being common, particularly in patients with a hypercapnic target range.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Braden Te Ao, Matire Harwood, Vivian Fu, Mark Weatherall, Kathryn McPherson, William J. Taylor, Anna McRae, Tom Thomson, John Gommans, Geoff Green, Annemarei Ranta, Carl Hanger, Judith Riley, Harry McNaughton
Summary: The study conducted an economic analysis of a rehabilitation intervention after stroke and found that the Take Charge intervention was cost-effective and potentially cost saving, demonstrating its value in terms of both effectiveness and efficiency.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Philip D. Welsby, Mark Weatherall
Summary: This paper outlines the various problems that may be encountered when producing surveys.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Philip D. Welsby, Mark Weatherall
Summary: The essential principles of statistics as applied to surveys, studies, sampling, epidemiology, screening, and trials are described and explained.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
James Harper, Nethmi Kearns, Grace Bird, Irene Braithwaite, Allie Eathorne, Nicholas Shortt, Mark Weatherall, Richard Beasley
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of automatic oxygen titration compared to manual titration in achieving target oxygen saturation levels. Results showed that automatic titration resulted in a greater proportion of time spent within the target range, indicating it may be more effective in maintaining optimal oxygen levels for patients.
BMJ OPEN RESPIRATORY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Respiratory System
Nethmi Kearns, Pepa Bruce, Mathew Williams, Marjan Doppen, Melissa Black, Mark Weatherall, Richard Beasley
Summary: Comparative bronchodilator effects of salbutamol and budesonide/formoterol in stable asthma patients showed differences in systemic beta(2)-agonist, cardiovascular effects, and adverse events.
EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Respiratory System
Christina Baggott, Jo Katherine Hardy, Jenny Sparks, Donah Sabbagh, Richard Beasley, Mark Weatherall, James Fingleton
Summary: The systematic review found that epinephrine and selective beta(2)-agonists have similar efficacy in acute asthma, but there is low-quality evidence and a need for high-quality double-blind RCTs to determine if the addition of intramuscular epinephrine to inhaled or nebulised selective beta(2)-agonist improves outcomes.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lynsey Sutton, Elliot Bell, Susanna Every-Palmer, Mark Weatherall, Paul Skirrow
Summary: This study aims to explore long-term outcomes after critical illness in New Zealand, describing and quantifying symptoms and disability, identifying possible risk factors, and highlighting unmet needs in survivors of critical illness. It includes a prospective cohort study and qualitative grounded theory methods, with a planned enrollment of 125 patients. This research is particularly important for understanding if similar Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) exists in the sequelae of diseases like COVID-19.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2022)
Correction
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lynsey Sutton, Elliot Bell, Susanna Every-Palmer, Mark Weatherall, Paul Skirrow
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Amber Parry-Strong, Morag Wright-McNaughten, Mark Weatherall, Rosemary M. Hall, Kirsten J. Coppell, Christine Barthow, Jeremy D. Krebs
Summary: A low carbohydrate/ketogenic diet may result in reductions in HbA1c and triglycerides in individuals with pre-diabetes or T2D, but evidence of its superiority over other strategies is limited. Further well-designed studies are needed to provide more conclusive evidence.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
Nethmi Kearns, Mathew Williams, Pepa Bruce, Melissa Black, Cilein Kearns, Jenny Sparks, Irene Braithwaite, Mark Weatherall, Richard Beasley
Summary: This study compared the bronchodilator response of salbutamol and budesonide/formoterol in adults with stable asthma. The results showed that after 2 minutes of treatment administration, both budesonide/formoterol and salbutamol had minimal changes in FEV1, but salbutamol had a stronger response in FEV1 over 30 minutes.
Article
Immunology
Marjan Doppen, Cilein Kearns, Mark Weatherall, Nethmi Kearns, Peter McIntyre, Thomas Hills, Richard Beasley
Summary: This study aimed to determine the thresholds for Body Mass Index (BMI) and arm circumference above which a longer needle is needed for intramuscular (IM) delivery of a vaccine in the deltoid muscle at the recommended site in New Zealand. The analysis of two studies involving 442 adults showed that higher arm circumference and BMI values were associated with the need for a longer needle. Based on the findings, men with an arm circumference of 35 cm and women with an arm circumference of 30 cm should use a longer needle to ensure successful intramuscular injection.
Article
Primary Health Care
Eileen McKinlay, Jo Hilder, Fiona Hood, Sonya Morgan, Christine Barthow, Ben Gray, Mark Huthwaite, Mark Weatherall, Julian Crane, Jeremy Krebs, Sue Pullon
Summary: Health professionals and individuals with prediabetes showed uncertainty in understanding the progression and management of prediabetes, with lifestyle changes being perceived as difficult. More research is needed to address these uncertainties.
JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Christine Barthow, Fiona Hood, Julian Crane, Mark Huthwaite, Mark Weatherall, Amber Parry-Strong, Jeremy Krebs
Summary: This study found no evidence of clinical benefit from the supplementation with Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 and/or cereal enriched with oat-derived beta-glucan (OBG) on HbA(1c) and all secondary outcomes relevant to adults with pre-diabetes.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jenny Prentice, Mark Weatherall, Rebecca Grainger, William Levack
Summary: By using participatory action research, workplace engagement of caregivers in aged residential care in New Zealand was studied. Factors that encouraged caregivers' engagement in their work were identified, including communication, contributing to the workplace, caring for oneself, feeling valued, being heard, and being listened to. These factors could potentially improve productivity, care quality, and workplace satisfaction at little cost.
AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL ON AGEING
(2021)