Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Chu Li, Jiamin Luo, Yunping Yang, Qianqian Wang, Yanmei Zheng, Zixing Zhong
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the relationship between maternal cadmium exposure and the risk of preeclampsia. The findings indicate that maternal blood cadmium levels are associated with an increased risk of preeclampsia, while cadmium levels in urine or placenta may not suggest preeclamptic risk during pregnancy.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jintao Huang, Zhijun Zeng, Xijin Xu, Qianwen Tian, Keyang Zheng, Xia Huo
Summary: Blood lead levels (BLLs) in e-waste-exposed children have been decreasing over time. A meta-analysis of 51 studies from six countries found that the total geometric mean BLL was 7.54 μg/dL. BLLs displayed a decreasing trend from 11.77 μg/dL in 2004-2006 to 4.63 μg/dL in 2016-2018. Nearly 95% of studies showed that e-waste-exposed children had significantly higher BLLs than the reference groups. The difference in BLLs between the exposure group and reference group decreased from 6.60 μg/dL in 2004 to 1.99 μg/dL in 2018. It was found that children from Guiyu had higher BLLs compared to other regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jintao Huang, Zhijun Zeng, Xijin Xu, Qianwen Tian, Keyang Zheng, Xia Huo
Summary: Blood lead levels (BLLs) among children in e-waste recycling areas have been decreasing over time, but are still higher compared to children not exposed to e-waste. The difference in BLLs between exposed and reference groups is gradually decreasing.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Adila Awaludin, Cherry Rahayu, Nur Aizati Athirah Daud, Neily Zakiyah
Summary: This systematic review assessed the efficacy and safety of antihypertensive drugs in severe hypertension during pregnancy. The results showed that several drugs, including nifedipine and labetalol, can be used for the treatment of severe hypertension in pregnancy. There was no difference in the risk of maternal hypotension, maternal and fetal outcomes, and adverse effects between the drugs, except for dihydralazine and ketanserin, which had more adverse effects.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zixing Zhong, Qingmei Yang, Chu Li, Xiaohong Chen, Feifei Zhou
Summary: This study demonstrates that maternal lead exposure is associated with preeclampsia during pregnancy. The association is present even in low blood lead levels. The conclusion should be taken seriously and women should avoid unexpected exposure to a lead-containing environment as much as possible.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sean Lim, Wentao Li, Jessica Kemper, Andrew Nguyen, Ben Willem Mol, Maya Reddy
Summary: The study systematically reviewed the performance of sFlt-1, PlGF, and the sFlt-1/PlGF ratio in predicting adverse outcomes in women with preeclampsia. PlGF and the sFlt-1/PlGF ratio showed prognostic promise for adverse outcomes in preeclampsia, but study heterogeneity limits their clinical utility.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ting Li, Yixiao Wang, Lan Wu, Zhonghui Ling, Chanjuan Li, Wei Long, Kaipeng Xie, Hongjuan Ding
Summary: This meta-analysis found a significant association between ABO blood group and the risk of preeclampsia (PE), with pregnant women with AB blood group being more likely to develop PE. The risk of O, A, and B blood groups in relation to PE was not significant. It is suggested that more attention should be paid to pregnant women with AB blood group who have high blood pressure but not enough to diagnose PE.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Jamie M. O'Driscoll, Veronica Giorgione, Jamie J. Edwards, Jonathan D. Wiles, Rajan Sharma, Baskaran Thilaganathan
Summary: The meta-analysis results indicate that global longitudinal strain (GLS) is significantly reduced in patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) compared to normal pregnancies, suggesting that echocardiography may help in early detection of cardiovascular risks in women with HDP.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ayala Hirsch, Reut Rotem, Natali Ternovsky, Bruria Hirsh Raccah
Summary: Treatment with statins in women with uteroplacental insufficiency disorders can significantly prolong pregnancy duration and reduce neonatal intensive care unit admissions. Meta-analysis showed that an earlier initiation of treatment is associated with a lower risk of developing preeclampsia.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vivek Singh Malik, Manvi Singh, Pranita Pradhan, Kusum Singal, Amit Agarwal, Anil Chauhan, Harnoor Sra, Meenu Singh
Summary: The study found that elevated blood lead levels do not appear to be the primary contributing factor to anemia in Indian children. It is crucial to focus on improving nutritional quality, fortified food supplements, and a balanced diet to reduce the burden of anemia in India. Lead toxicity should be considered as a possible etiological factor only in areas with high environmental risk factors, such as leaded paints, leaded batteries, proximity to major road/traffic areas, and pesticide exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Shiyu Yan, Jinlang Lyu, Zheng Liu, Shuang Zhou, Yuelong Ji, Haijun Wang
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the association between maternal gestational hypertension/preeclampsia and offspring adiposity outcomes. The results suggested that exposure to these pregnancy disorders was associated with obesity in offspring, extending from early childhood to adolescence. The meta-analysis showed a significant association between preeclampsia and higher BMI in female offspring.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Dawid Jedrzejewski, Ewan McFarlane, Peter S. Lacy, Bryan Williams
Summary: Recent studies have shown that calculating SBPMD from PPWs calibrated to MAP-DBP can yield significantly different results compared to brSBP, indicating potential implications for BP monitor accuracy, BP amplification, and related research.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Nahid Khoshnamvand, Nahid Azizi, Mohammad Sadegh Hassanvand, Mansour Shamsipour, Kazem Naddafi, Vahide Oskoei
Summary: This study investigated the blood lead levels in the general Iranian population with environmental exposure to lead. The results showed that the mean blood lead level in the Iranian population was higher than the recommended level by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additionally, the study found that the mean blood lead levels were higher in men and adults compared to women and children.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Moloko A. Kgathi, Wendy N. Phoswa
Summary: The burden of tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious concern worldwide, impacting both quantity and quality of life. Limited epidemiological studies exist on the association of TB treatment with pregnancy, prompting a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effects of TB treatment on pregnancy complications.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Yifan Wu, Yang Liu, Yiling Ding
Summary: PP13 may be an effective serum biomarker for predicting preeclampsia, but further large prospective cohort studies and randomized controlled trials are needed to determine its clinical application. The heterogeneity of the original trials may limit the use of PP13 in clinical practice.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Arturo Aburto-Medina, Esmaeil Shahsavari, Mohamed Taha, Andrew Bates, Leon Van Ieperen, Andrew S. Ball
Summary: The study evaluated the effect of different bioremediation strategies on the degradation of DNT in a microcosm-based study. Biostimulation with sulfur phosphate enhanced DNT transformation, leading to increased abundance of Betaproteobacteria in the microbial community dominated by Burkholderia. Overall, biostimulation appears to be an effective treatment option for the remediation of dinitrotoluenes and explosives waste.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Josue Kassongo, Esmaeil Shahsavari, Andrew S. Ball
Summary: The study found that using proper operational controls and sludge inoculum can effectively enhance methane yield and increase the conversion of digestible organics when extracting methane from grape marc. Additionally, molecular analysis identified key microbial species playing core roles in trophic relationships.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sabrina A. Beker, Leadin S. Khudur, Ivan Cole, Andrew S. Ball
Summary: Wastewater pollution, particularly from dyestuff industries, poses a serious threat to the ecosystem. This study successfully utilized iron and nitrogen-containing carbon dots as catalysts to degrade the commercial dye methylene blue, demonstrating their effectiveness in treating wastewater pollution and reducing toxicity levels.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Justin G. Morrissy, Matthew J. Currell, Suzie M. Reichman, Aravind Surapaneni, Mallavarapu Megharaj, Nicholas D. Crosbie, Daniel Hirth, Simon Aquilina, William Rajendram, Andrew S. Ball
Summary: The impact of nitrogen contamination on groundwater ecosystems was studied, and NH4+ and NO3- were found to be the primary contaminants. These contaminants were associated with a decrease or increase in microbial species richness within affected groundwater. Additionally, specific bacterial phyla were identified as potential indicators for the presence of contamination.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sabrina A. Beker, Ivan Cole, Andrew S. Ball
Summary: Water pollution caused by dyes is a serious global concern, especially in developing countries. Nanomaterials, specifically carbon dots, show promise as a water treatment technology due to their unique properties and advantages. However, there is limited research on the ecotoxicity and fate of carbon dots in the environment. This review aims to summarize recent advancements in water remediation using carbon dots, discuss important factors for optimized catalytic remediation, and critically analyze the ecotoxicity issues and environmental fate of these nanoparticles.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Warren Evan Blyth, Esmaeil Shahsavari, Arturo Aburto-Medina, Andrew S. Ball, Andrew Mark Osborn
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial communities in different types of drinking fountains in Melbourne, Australia. The results showed significant differences in the composition and diversity of bacterial communities between different fountain types and between water and biofilm. Regular testing of samples from individual locations is essential for determining microbial quality.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Howard W. Mielke, Christopher R. Gonzales, Eric T. Powell, Sara Perl Egendorf
Summary: The dust from leaded petrol continues to pose major exposure risks to humans, which require reducing the exposure to lead in soil and curtailing the remobilization of soil lead into the atmosphere.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alka Rani, Charles Chinyere Dike, Nitin Mantri, Andrew Ball
Summary: This study developed a rapid and reliable method for the detection of viable Escherichia coli O157:H7 using recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) combined with propidium monoazide (PMAxx). The assay was able to differentiate between viable/dead bacteria and detect VBNC cells. It showed good performance in terms of detection limit, applicability, and pH stability.
Article
Microbiology
Alka Rani Batra, Darren Cottam, Muriel Lepesteur, Carina Dexter, Kelly Zuccala, Caroline Martino, Leadin Khudur, Vivek Daniel, Andrew S. Ball, Sarvesh Kumar Soni
Summary: Waterborne diseases are a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. Detecting all waterborne pathogens is currently not feasible, but Enterococcus faecalis can serve as an indicator. This study developed a simple, rapid, and low-cost detection system for E. faecalis using recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) and lateral flow assay (LFA). The assay showed 100% selectivity for E. faecalis and could detect as low as 2.8 x 10(3) cells per 100 mL of water. While the sensitivity of the assay was lower compared to the Enterolert-E test, further improvements could make it suitable for point-of-need (PON) use.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gavin F. Birch, Xiaoyu Wang, Enfeng Liu, Mark Laidlaw
Summary: Soil lead concentrations in the Sydney estuary catchment in Australia are elevated due to traffic networks. This study compared the health risk predictions in children using two models and found that they were significantly correlated and showed similar spatial distributions. The non-carcinogenic health risk model may be more protective of human health than the blood lead level model.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Julie A. Besedin, Leadin S. Khudur, Pacian Netherway, Andrew S. Ball
Summary: Arsenic-contaminated gold mine waste is a global problem with significant risks to the ecosystem and community. Research is focusing on environmentally sustainable techniques, such as phytoremediation and soil amendments, to address this issue. Currently, fern species are commonly used for phytoremediation, but there is a need to identify native plants compatible with arid climates. Assessing the efficacy of soil amendments is crucial due to the toxicity of arsenic to plants.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Mark A. S. Laidlaw, Howard W. Mielke, Gabriel M. Filippelli
Summary: Recent research showed that atmospheric lead concentrations in segregated counties are five times higher than in well-integrated counties, and regulating airborne lead emissions can reduce children's exposure to lead. However, the main source of children's lead exposure is resuspension of legacy lead in soil dust, and the racial disparity in lead exposure is associated with lead-contaminated community soils.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Justin G. Morrissy, Suzie M. Reichman, Matthew J. Currell, Aravind Surapaneni, Mallavarapu Megharaj, Nicholas D. Crosbie, Daniel Hirth, Simon Aquilina, William Rajendram, Andrew S. Ball
Summary: Nitrogen contamination is widespread globally, making it increasingly important to understand its impact on microbial ecosystems. This study used a dataset to observe varying contamination conditions in a single aquifer and investigated the differences between different types of contamination and background boreholes. The results show that nitrate and ammonia have impacts on microbial communities, and there are differences between polluted and background boreholes in terms of physicochemical characteristics and microbiological communities.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tien Ngo, Leadin S. Khudur, Ibrahim Gbolahan Hakeem, Kalpit Shah, Aravind Surapaneni, Andrew S. Ball
Summary: This study investigated the efficacy of biochar in mitigating ammonia stress and improving methane production. The results showed that acid-alkali treated biochar (TBC) improved methane production rate, extended methane production duration, and reduced ammonia nitrogen concentration. The study indicates that acid-alkali treatment can enhance the characteristics of biochar for its utilization as an additive in anaerobic digestion.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jake A. K. Elliott, Andrew S. Ball
Summary: This article discusses the pollution caused by industrial wastewater and trade wastes, and explores the potential environmental benefits, profits, and new sources of finite commodities brought about by resource recovery approaches. It evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of various resource recovery methods in trade waste settings and lays the groundwork for the classification of waste and resource recovery technologies.
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)
