Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Filippo Vernia, Giorgia Burrelli Scotti, Noemi Sara Bertetti, Giuseppe Donato, Stefano Necozione, Piero Vernia, Nadia Pallotta
Summary: The inadequate intake of Vitamin D and Vitamin K in the diet is a reversible factor for IBD-associated bone loss, but there is a lack of data on Vitamin K. A study found that both IBD patients and control patients had inadequate intake of Vitamin D, while the intake of Vitamin K was inadequate in IBD patients and high in controls. The study suggests that proactive nutritional intervention is needed to address Vitamin K shortages in IBD patients.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Michal A. Zmijewski
Summary: Vitamin D exhibits a variety of activities, including both classic pathway- and vitamin D receptor-dependent transcriptional modulation, as well as rapid and nongenomic responses. It has cell-protective effects, triggers calcium influx, modulates intracellular processes, and influences mitochondrial function. The mechanisms of these nongenomic responses are still not fully understood, but their impact on physiology, pathology, and potential clinical applications are discussed in this review.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Raquel Hidalgo-Sanz, Maria- Angeles Del-Castillo-Alonso, Laura Monforte, Rafael Tomas-Las-Heras, Susana Sanz, Carmen Olarte, Patricia Perez-Matute, Maria Iniguez-Martinez, Alexandrina-Laura Ene, Javier Martinez-Abaigar, Encarnacion Nunez-Olivera
Summary: An efficient technology to obtain vitamin D2-enriched mushroom powder by exposing postharvest shiitake mushrooms to UV-B radiation was described. The highest vitamin D2 content was found when a total UV-B dose of 24 kJ m- 2 was distributed in two different moments of the process. The same method increased the vitamin D2 content in other mushrooms, indicating its general applicability. The capsules containing the enriched shiitake powder did not improve serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status but prevented excessive decrease due to winter conditions.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ranuccio Nuti, Luigi Gennari, Guido Cavati, Filippo Pirrotta, Stefano Gonnelli, Carla Caffarelli, Luciano Tei, Daniela Merlotti
Summary: Vitamin D is essential for bone health and preventing metabolic bone disorders. Vitamin D deficiency is common in Italy and supplementation with vitamin D2 or D3 is often recommended. However, studies on vitamin D intake in the Italian population are not well-designed and incomplete. This study aimed to validate a food questionnaire for assessing dietary vitamin D intake in Italians and found a low intake of vitamin D, which contributes to hypovitaminosis D.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Keila Valente de Souza de Santana, Sofia Lizarralde Oliver, Marcela Moraes Mendes, Susan Lanham-New, Karen E. Charlton, Helena Ribeiro
Summary: This study aimed to assess the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations and lifestyle-related factors in Brazilian women living at latitude 21 degrees 8' S. The findings showed that higher levels of 25(OH)D concentration were associated with higher exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Postmenopausal women had higher 25(OH)D concentrations compared to younger women, suggesting that sun exposure and lifestyle variables may interfere with these levels.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haofan Zhang, Anna Zhu, Linxin Liu, Yi Zeng, Riyang Liu, Zongwei Ma, Miaomiao Liu, Jun Bi, John S. Ji
Summary: This national cohort study aimed to assess the effects of multiple environmental factors on vitamin D levels. The results showed that UV radiation and residential greenness can protect against vitamin D deficiency, while fine particulate matter and ozone increase the risk of deficiency. Additionally, UV radiation partly mediated the association between air pollution and vitamin D deficiency.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fatme Al Anouti, William B. Grant, Justin Thomas, Sharifa AlBlooshi, Spyridon Karras
Summary: Vitamin D insufficiency affects half of the global population, and its deficiency is associated with anxiety symptoms. Sun avoidance behaviors are strongly correlated with an elevated risk of generalized anxiety disorder among adult females in the United Arab Emirates.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sayantan Sengupta, Tue Christensen, Gitte Ravn-Haren, Rikke Andersen
Summary: This paper explores the possibility of vitamin D fortification in the Danish population without changing current dietary patterns. A mixed-integer programming approach is used to determine the optimal fortification requirements at each food group level. The method increases vitamin D intake significantly while maintaining a neutral approach towards food group preferences.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Adrian Carballo-Casla, Sonia De Paz-Cantos, Rosario Ortola, Esther Garcia-Esquinas, Mercedes Sotos-Prieto, Jose R. Banegas, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo
Summary: The study found that increased dietary vitamin D intake is associated with lower pain incidence and favorable pain changes over 5 years in older adults.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kathy M. Redfern, Heidi J. Hollands, C. Ross Welch, Jonathan H. Pinkney, Gail A. Rees
Summary: This study investigated the dietary and supplementary intakes of folate, vitamin D, and iodine among pregnant women with obesity in the UK, revealing that only a small percentage of women met the recommended intakes, highlighting the need to raise awareness of the importance of supplementing these nutrients in women with obesity.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stephanie Watkins, Ellen Freeborn, Sohail Mushtaq
Summary: This study developed and validated a FFQ for assessing dietary vitamin D intake in healthy adults in the UK, which showed strong correlation and agreement with a 4 d-FD. Significant correlation was also found between plasma 25(OH)D concentrations and vitamin D intake measured by the FFQ and 4 d-FD.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kevin D. Cashman, Christian Ritz, Aoife Carlin, Mairead Kennedy
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the usefulness of different biomarkers for assessing vitamin D intake/exposure in children. The results suggest that circulating 25(OH)D may be a valuable biomarker for evaluating vitamin D intake/exposure in infants and children, and circulating 24,25(OH)(2)D also shows some promise.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tarinee Khanna, Rasha Shraim, Masa Zarkovic, Michiel van Weele, Jos van Geffen, Lina Zgaga
Summary: This study characterizes the differences in UVB radiation relevant for vitamin D production in Europe. It reveals significant variations in D-UVB dosage among different regions and seasons, which can provide insights into the determinants of vitamin D status and guide sunlight exposure recommendations and vitamin D supplementation guidelines.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rosa S. Wong, Keith T. S. Tung, Yannis W. K. Chan, Bianca N. K. Chan, Wing-Cheong Leung, Jason C. Yam, Patrick Ip
Summary: This study examines the importance of dietary patterns and vitamin D supplementation frequency in determining serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and ferritin concentrations among pregnant women in Hong Kong. The results show that dietary patterns interact with vitamin D supplementation frequency to determine serum 25(OH)D concentrations, while adequate dietary intake is associated with serum ferritin concentrations.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Pablo Hernandez-Alonso, Silvia Canudas, Hatim Boughanem, Estefania Toledo, Jose V. Sorli, Ramon Estruch, Olga Castaner, Jose Lapetra, Angel M. Alonso-Gomez, Mario Gutierrez-Bedmar, Miquel Fiol, Lluis Serra-Majem, Xavier Pinto, Emilio Ros, Cesar I. Fernandez-Lazaro, Judith B. Ramirez-Sabio, Montse Fito, Joseba Portu-Zapirain, Manuel Macias-Gonzalez, Nancy Babio, Jordi Salas-Salvado
Summary: The study found that a higher dietary intake of vitamin D was significantly associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer among older adults at high cardiovascular risk. However, this association became more significant after excluding subjects consuming baseline vitamin D and/or calcium medication or prescribed supplements.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Dermatology
Martin Eden, Rob Hainsworth, Louisa G. Gordon, Tracy Epton, Paul Lorigan, Lesley E. Rhodes, Richard Marais, Adele C. Green, Katherine Payne
Summary: Banning commercial indoor tanning with a public information campaign would effectively reduce melanoma and keratinocyte cancers in England, leading to healthcare cost savings.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
P. W. Barnes, T. M. Robson, P. J. Neale, C. E. Williamson, R. G. Zepp, S. Madronich, S. R. Wilson, A. L. Andrady, A. M. Heikkila, G. H. Bernhard, A. F. Bais, R. E. Neale, J. F. Bornman, M. A. K. Jansen, A. R. Klekociuk, J. Martinez-Abaigar, S. A. Robinson, Q-W Wang, A. T. Banaszak, D-P Haeder, S. Hylander, K. C. Rose, S-A Wangberg, B. Foereid, W-C Hou, R. Ossola, N. D. Paul, J. E. Ukpebor, M. P. S. Andersen, J. Longstreth, T. Schikowski, K. R. Solomon, B. Sulzberger, L. S. Bruckman, K. K. Pandey, C. C. White, L. Zhu, M. Zhu, P. J. Aucamp, J. B. Liley, R. L. McKenzie, M. Berwick, S. N. Byrne, L. M. Hollestein, R. M. Lucas, C. M. Olsen, L. E. Rhodes, S. Yazar, A. R. Young
Summary: The Environmental Effects Assessment Panel under the Montreal Protocol evaluates the environmental and health impacts of changes in the stratospheric ozone layer and UV radiation. The panel also discusses the interlinking effects between climate change and ozone depletion, and how they affect air quality, ecosystems, human health, and materials. The assessment highlights the potential impacts of extreme climate events on the biosphere and emphasizes the benefits of controlling the production of substances contributing to ozone depletion and climate change.
PHOTOCHEMICAL & PHOTOBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Elizabeth Joan Glanville, Jack Wilkinson, Lynn Sadler, Tze Yoong Wong, Santanu Acharya, Nabil Aziz, Fiona Clarke, Sangeeta Das, Jeanette Dawson, Bev Hammond, Kanna Jayaprakasan, Matthew Milner, Nethra Shankaralingaiah, Cynthia Farquhar, Sarah Lensen
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of endometrial scratching on women with PCOS undergoing ovulation induction and trying to conceive. The results showed that there was no increase in live birth rate and the pain scores were higher in the scratching group.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Nisamanee Charoenchon, Lesley E. Rhodes, Anna Nicolaou, Gary Williamson, Rachel E. B. Watson, Mark D. Farrar
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of green tea catechins (GTCs) on ultraviolet radiation (UVR)-induced changes to the dermal extracellular matrix (ECM). The results showed that UVR exposure significantly altered the human dermal collagen and elastic fibre networks, while oral GTC supplementation protected against changes in fibulin-5. These findings suggest that GTCs may have potential protective effects against UVR-induced damage to the skin.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tze Yoong Wong, Sarah Lensen, Jack Wilkinson, Elizabeth Joan Glanville, Santanu Acharya, Fiona Clarke, Sangeeta Das, Jeanette Dawson, Bev Hammond, Kanna Jayaprakasan, Nichola Kearsley, Matthew Milner, Nethra Shankaralingaiah, Simon Wood, Lynn Sadler, Cynthia Farquhar
Summary: This study found no evidence that endometrial scratching improves the live birth rate in women with unexplained infertility trying to conceive without assisted reproductive technology. There were no differences between the groups in secondary outcomes, but the endometrial scratching group reported higher pain scores.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Olivia Iacoponi, Lucy van de Wiel, Jack Wilkinson, Joyce C. Harper
Summary: This study investigates the views of medical directors of fertility clinics in the UK on IVF add-ons. The results show that these directors have diverse opinions and face different pressures regarding the use of IVF add-ons. The discussion on add-ons touches on core aspects of professional identity, the patient-doctor relationship, and the relationship between scientific evidence and clinical practice.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Kirsty J. Rutter, Mark D. Farrar, Elizabeth J. Marjanovic, Lesley E. Rhodes
Summary: This case series study provides detailed clinical and photobiological characterization of photoaggravated atopic dermatitis (PAD), highlighting the impact on patients' quality of life and the potential benefits of confirming PAD through phototesting for personalized care.
Letter
Biochemical Research Methods
Marcus S. Cooke, Chiung-Wen Hu, Mu-Rong Chao, Yuan-Jhe Chang, Lesley E. Rhodes, Mark D. Evans
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Dermatology
Laura Burfield, Kirsty J. Rutter, Bridie Thompson, Elizabeth J. Marjanovic, Rachel E. Neale, Lesley E. Rhodes
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the literature on the prevalence and incidence of photodermatoses and found that photosensitivity can be prevalent at various locations worldwide, with polymorphic light eruption being the most common. The study also showed a significant correlation between the prevalence of polymorphic light eruption and latitude.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Boyan H. Petkov, Vito Vitale, Piero Di Carlo, Oxana Drofa, Daniele Mastrangelo, Andrew R. D. Smedley, Henri Diemoz, Anna Maria Siani, Ilias Fountoulakis, Ann R. Webb, Alkiviadis Bais, Richard Kift, John Rimmer, Giuseppe Rocco Casale, Georg H. Hansen, Tove Svendby, Andrea Pazmino, Rolf Werner, Atanas M. Atanassov, Kamil Laska, Hugo De Backer, Alexander Mangold, Ulf Koehler, Voltaire A. Velazco, Rene Stuebi, Anna Solomatnikova, Kseniya Pavlova, Piotr S. Sobolewski, Bjorn Johnsen, Florence Goutail, Oliver Misaga, Eleonora Aruffo, Ladislav Metelka, Zoltan Toth, Denes Fekete, Alexandr A. Aculinin, Angelo Lupi, Mauro Mazzola, Federico Zardi
Summary: The response of Europe's ozone column to the extreme Arctic ozone depletion in 2020 was examined. Ground-based observations at 38 European stations showed a decrease in ozone concentration from north to south, with a maximum decrease of 43% at Ny-Ålesund (79°N) and a decrease of nearly 15% at 40°N. The ozone variations at different latitudes showed a delay of about 20 days compared to Ny-Ålesund. The spread of decreasing ozone from north to south was similar to the 2011 Arctic ozone depletion.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jack Wilkinson
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
X. Liu, Y. Long, C. Greenhalgh, S. Steeg, J. Wilkinson, H. Li, A. Verma, A. Spencer
Summary: This review assessed the risk factors associated with healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in Chinese general hospitals. The results showed that HAIs were significantly associated with male sex, age over 60, invasive procedures, chronic diseases, long-term bed, chemotherapy, haemodialysis, hormone therapy, immunosuppression, and use of antibiotics. These findings provide important evidence for the development of cost-effective prevention and control strategies.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
G. Evangelou, D. Koumaki, I. Fragiadaki, V. Chaniotis, M. D. Farrar, C. Karatzi, E. Sotiriou, E. Giannikaki, A. Katoulis, M. Papadakis, A. Lallas, M. Stefanidou, S. Krueger-Krasagakis, L. E. Rhodes, K. Krasagakis
Summary: Intralesional photodynamic therapy (PDT) can induce apoptosis in BCC and Bowen's disease through multiple pathways, including the intrinsic apoptotic pathway and certain immune-mediated pathways, as shown by immunohistochemistry.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Madeleine Carrick, J. Wilkinson, Alex Polyakov, Jamie Kirkham, Sarah Lensen
Summary: Trials evaluating IVF and treatment options often fail to consider the impact on clinical outcomes. A survey found that IVF patients mistakenly believed that improvements in upstream outcomes would lead to improved live-birth rates. This has implications for how information is presented to patients.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
R. E. Neale, R. M. Lucas, S. N. Byrne, L. Hollestein, L. E. Rhodes, S. Yazar, A. R. Young, M. Berwick, R. A. Ireland, C. M. Olsen
Summary: This assessment by the EEAP evaluates the effects of UV radiation on human health within the context of the Montreal Protocol. It reveals the harmful and beneficial effects of UV radiation on the immune system, skin cancer, eye diseases, and the production of vitamin D. It emphasizes the importance of prevention and the need to balance the risks and benefits of outdoor activities.
PHOTOCHEMICAL & PHOTOBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)