Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Eleanor Shonkoff, Kelly Copeland Cara, Xuechen (Anna) Pei, Mei Chung, Shreyas Kamath, Karen Panetta, Erin Hennessy
Summary: Overall, the study conducted a systematic review on AI-based automated dietary assessment methods and found that relative errors suggest similar or even better accuracy in volume and calorie estimation compared to human assessment. However, due to variability in food image databases and reported results, meta-analytic synthesis could not be conducted.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Mariana Juste Contin Gomes, Hercia Stampini Duarte Martino, Elad Tako
Summary: Biofortified foods with increased zinc content can improve zinc status in humans by enhancing zinc absorption. However, further research is needed to determine the optimal daily intake of zinc biofortified foods for significant effects on zinc status.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Amirhossein Abedini, Mahla Salimi, Yeganeh Mazaheri, Parisa Sadighara, Mahmood Alizadeh Sani, Elham Assadpour, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: Dairy products, including cheese, are widely consumed due to their nutritional properties. However, cheese, being a high-priced dairy product, is susceptible to fraud globally, posing threats to food safety and human health. The study examines the most susceptible type of cheese for fraud and effective methods for evaluating fraud. Mozzarella cheese is found to have the highest adulteration rate, and PCR and spectrometry are common methods for detecting fraud.
Review
Surgery
Patrick Barba, Joshua Stramiello, Emily K. Funk, Florian Richter, Michael C. Yip, Ryan K. Orosco
Summary: There are few studies on remote telesurgery in humans, and there is considerable variability in robotic and communication methods. Future efforts should focus on improving reporting of signal latency and following careful research methodology.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Lais Mariano Zanin, Elke Stedefeldt, Pieternel A. Luning
Summary: The review found that there are a variety of tools for assessing food safety culture, with questionnaires being the main method used. Most tools only assess the visible aspects of culture rather than delving into deeper layers. The main recommendation for improving food safety culture is to focus on people by developing specific training programs.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Lies ter Beek, Mathieu S. Bolhuis, Harriet Jager-Wittenaar, Rene X. D. Brijan, Marieke G. G. Sturkenboom, Huib A. M. Kerstjens, Wiel C. M. de Lange, Simon Tiberi, Tjip S. van der Werf, Jan-Willem C. Alffenaar, Onno W. Akkerman
Summary: Most patients with TB are assessed for only one aspect of the conceptual definition of malnutrition. The use of international consensus criteria is recommended to establish uniform diagnostics and treatment of malnutrition.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Laura Prieto-Huecas, Clara Angela Piera-Jordan, Veronica Serrano De La Cruz-delgado, Ana Zaragoza-Marti, Maria Belen Garcia-Velert, Cristina Tordera-Terrades, Miriam Sanchez-Sansegundo, Laura Martin-Manchado
Summary: Nowadays, there is a growing interest in the relationship among lifestyle, reproductive health, and fertility. Recent investigations highlight the influence of environmental and lifestyle factors such as stress, diet, and nutritional status on reproductive health. The aim of this review was to determine the influence of nutritional status on ovarian reserve in order to improve the reproductive health of women of childbearing age.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lourdes Poyatos, Adrian Torres, Esther Papaseit, Clara Perez-Mana, Olga Hladun, Melani Nunez-Montero, Georgina de la Rosa, Marta Torrens, Daniel Fuster, Robert Muga, Magi Farre
Summary: The study assessed the abuse potential of cathinones and similar substances, finding that they induce stimulant and euphoric effects that may contribute to abuse potential. Further research is needed to understand and prevent the impact of these substances on society and public health.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Stefanos Gkikas, Manolis Tsiknakis
Summary: This paper reviews the models, methods, and data types used in deep learning-based automatic pain assessment systems. The results show that multimodal approaches are particularly important in automatic pain estimation and have significantly improved in clinical settings. The paper also provides suggestions for better-performing deep architectures and learning methods, robust evaluation protocols, and interpretation methods for objective and comprehensible results. Additionally, the limitations of existing pain databases for supporting deep learning model development, validation, and application are discussed.
COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cassi N. Uffelman, Nok In Chan, Eric M. Davis, Yu Wang, Bethany S. McGowan, Wayne W. Campbell
Summary: Mushroom consumption may have positive effects on cardiometabolic health, particularly on triglycerides and hs-CRP levels. However, the current evidence is limited and inconsistent, with most studies being of poor quality. Further high-quality experimental and observational research is needed to confirm these potential benefits.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Marian Queiruga-Dios, Maria Jesus Santos Sanchez, Miguel angel Queiruga-Dios, Pedro Mauricio Acosta Castellanos, Araceli Queiruga-Dios
Summary: Service-learning is widely utilized in several universities as experiential education for engineering students, with assessment primarily focusing on surveys to evaluate student engagement and attitudes, and to a lesser extent, teamwork presentations.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Matina Kouvari, Eirini Mamalaki, Eirini Bathrellou, Dimitrios Poulimeneas, Mary Yannakoulia, Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos
Summary: Research has shown the potential accuracy and effectiveness of technology-based dietary assessment tools in children and adolescents, especially in terms of 24-hour dietary recalls and dietary records. However, there are still some technical issues that need further clarification.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Mostafa Ahmadi, Hoda Shirafkan, Seyyed Ali Mozaffarpur
Summary: This study aims to investigate diagnostic tools for the detection of mizaj in Persian medicine. A systematic review was conducted, and 54 articles were included in the final evaluation. Questionnaires and expert panels were commonly used for the diagnosis of whole body mizaj, while only six articles examined the mizaj of organs. Only a few questionnaires were found with reported reliability and validity.
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Cezar Augusto Casagrande, Jonathan Simoes Roque, Lidiane Fernanda Jochem, Janine Nicolosi Correa, Arthur Medeiros
Summary: Copper slag can be used as a partial substitute for sand and coarse aggregates in cementitious composites, improving their physical properties in both fresh and hardened states. This study evaluated the effects of adding copper slag in different proportions on cementitious composites by reviewing 96 manuscripts.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Anna Carolina Fernandez Alasia, Olivier Levionnois, Mathieu Raillard
Summary: Regurgitation and gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) are common complications in dogs under anaesthesia. Studies on these complications showed inconsistencies in definitions and assessment methods, making meaningful comparisons difficult. Standardization and re-evaluation of methods may be necessary to address these discrepancies.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Chizoba Bassey, Harriet Crooks, Katherine Paterson, Rachel Ball, Kristoffer Howell, Iona Humphries-Cuff, Kirsty Gaffigan, Nitya Rao, Jennifer A. Whitty, Lee Hooper
Summary: Vitamin A deficiency is common in children in low-and middle-income countries and remains the major cause of nutritional blindness. Home food production may help prevent vitamin A deficiency in rural children, but there is limited evidence supporting its effectiveness.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lee Hooper, Chizoba Esio-Bassey, Julii Brainard, Judith Fynn, Amy Jennings, Natalia Jones, Bhavesh V. Tailor, Asmaa Abdelhamid, Calvin Coe, Latife Esgunoglu, Ciara Fallon, Ernestina Gyamfi, Claire Hill, Stephanie Howard Wilsher, Nithin Narayanan, Titilopemi Oladosu, Ellice Parkinson, Emma Prentice, Meysoon Qurashi, Luke Read, Harriet Getley, Fujian Song, Ailsa A. Welch, Peter Aggett, Georg Lietz
Summary: This scoping review aims to update the nutrient requirements and upper limits for vitamin A in infants and children, and assess the effectiveness of different approaches in increasing vitamin A depots. The review found that the effects of supplementation have been evaluated, and some studies have also examined the effects of staple food fortification, complementary foods, biofortified maize or cassava, and fortified drinks on health outcomes. Adverse events associated with higher vitamin A intakes have been identified, which can be useful for setting upper limits.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lee Hooper, Asmaa Abdelhamid, Sarah M. Ajabnoor, Chizoba Esio-Bassey, Julii Brainard, Tracey J. Brown, Diane Bunn, Eve Foster, Charlotte C. Hammer, Sarah Hanson, Florence O. Jimoh, Hassan Maimouni, Manraj Sandhu, Xia Wang, Lauren Winstanley, Jane L. Cross, Ailsa A. Welch, Karen Rees, Carl Philpott
Summary: This study found consistent moderate-quality evidence that improving hydration reduces the risk of medium-term mortality in all types of pneumonia in adults. However, randomized controlled trials evaluating the optimal fluid volume and the effect of supporting hydration in pneumonia patients are still lacking. Further research is needed to explore the potential benefits of hydration in pneumonia outcomes.
CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN
(2022)
Editorial Material
Nutrition & Dietetics
Susan Fairweather-Tait
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dorothee Volkert, Anne Marie Beck, Tommy Cederholm, Alfonso Cruz-Jentoft, Lee Hooper, Eva Kiesswetter, Marcello Maggio, Agathe Raynaud-Simon, Cornel Sieber, Lubos Sobotka, Dieneke van Asselt, Rainer Wirth, Stephan C. Bischoff
Summary: This study provides evidence-based recommendations for clinical nutrition and hydration in older persons to prevent and treat malnutrition and dehydration. The results show that individualized and comprehensive interventions can effectively support adequate nutrition and hydration in older persons, improving their nutritional status and quality of life.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Erica Balboni, Federico Zagnoli, Tommaso Filippini, Susan J. Fairweather-Tait, Marco Vinceti
Summary: The study found that there is currently insufficient evidence to support the effectiveness of zinc or selenium supplementation for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. The existing studies have inconsistent results, and there is limited research on selenium supplementation. Further randomized controlled trials are needed to obtain more accurate conclusions.
JOURNAL OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Antonietta Ajmone-Cat, Roberta De Simone, Anna Maria Tartaglione, Antonella Di Biase, Rita Di Benedetto, Massimo D'Archivio, Rosaria Vari, Laura Ricceri, Federica Aureli, Francesca Iacoponi, Andrea Raggi, Francesco Cubadda, Susan J. Fairweather-Tait, Gemma Calamandrei, Luisa Minghetti
Summary: Research shows that sufficient selenium intake is important for brain and cognitive development during pregnancy and early life. A sub-optimal selenium diet may have negative effects on brain development and behavior, while a deficient selenium diet may lead to reduced antioxidant activity.
Editorial Material
Immunology
Marco Vinceti, Tommaso Filippini, Susan Fairweather-Tait
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tommaso Filippini, Susan Fairweather-Tait, Marco Vinceti
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of selenium supplementation on immune function in healthy people concludes that the overall impact is inconsistent and heterogeneous. The evidence does not support the need to supplement selenium beyond the recommended dietary intake for beneficial effects on immune function.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Inge Groenendijk, Pol Grootswagers, Aurelia Santoro, Claudio Franceschi, Alberto Bazzocchi, Nathalie Meunier, Aurelie Caille, Corinne Malpuech-Brugere, Agata Bialecka-Debek, Barbara Pietruszka, Susan Fairweather-Tait, Amy Jennings, Lisette C. P. G. M. de Groot
Summary: This study found an association between total and animal protein intake with higher bone mineral density (BMD), while plant protein intake was associated with lower BMD. In individuals with adequate calcium intake and sufficient vitamin D levels, the association between total and animal protein intake with BMD was stronger. Protein supplementation did not lead to significant improvements in BMD.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ellice Parkinson, Lee Hooper, Judith Fynn, Stephanie Howard Wilsher, Titilopemi Oladosu, Fiona Poland, Simone Roberts, Elien Van Hout, Diane Bunn
Summary: A high-quality systematic review and meta-analysis showed that 24% of non-hospitalised older people suffer from low-intake dehydration. Both long-term care residents and community-dwelling older adults are more likely to be dehydrated. Those with more pre-existing illnesses and renal impairment are at higher risk. This study highlights the prevalence and risk factors of dehydration in older adults, emphasizing the importance of prevention.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Gabriela Burgos, Reyna Liria, Christophe Zeder, Paul A. Kroon, Guy Hareau, Mary Penny, Jack Dainty, Olla Al-Jaibaji, Erick Boy, Richard Mithen, Richard F. Hurrell, Elisa Salas, Thomas zum Felde, Michael B. Zimmermann, Susan Fairweather-Tait
Summary: A study found that iron absorption from iron-biofortified yellow-fleshed potatoes is higher compared to non-biofortified potatoes, suggesting that biofortification of potatoes through conventional breeding can improve iron intake in iron-deficient women.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Reyna Liria-Dominguez, Mary Penny, Paul Antony Kroon, Gabriela Burgos, Jack Dainty, Christophe Zeder, Michael B. Zimmermann, Janet King, Richard Mithen, Erick Boy, Olla Al-Jaiballi, Susan Fairweather-Tait
Summary: The study found that zinc-biofortified potatoes provide more absorbable zinc compared to regular potatoes. These biofortified potatoes could help reduce zinc deficiency in populations where potatoes are a staple food.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Nutrition & Dietetics
Gary M. Brittenham, Susan Fairweather-Tait
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Susan Fairweather-Tait
Summary: Iron deficiency is a common problem in the UK, and this review focuses on the role of meat in iron nutrition, especially for vulnerable groups. Meat contains haem iron, which is absorbed differently from non-haem iron found in cereals and vegetables. Studies show that haem iron has higher bioavailability than non-haem iron. The review also discusses alternatives to meat, such as plant protein, insects, and biofortified crops, as well as food iron fortification. Finally, the consequences of excluding meat from the diet in relation to iron requirements are discussed.
FRONTIERS IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
