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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Wei-Jiun Li, Kuo-Hu Chen, Lee-Wen Huang, Yieh-Loong Tsai, Kok-Min Seow
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between vitamin D serum level and the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), as well as determine the relative risk of low vitamin D associated with PPH. The results showed that low vitamin D levels were significantly associated with a higher risk of PPH, as well as low hemoglobin levels before delivery. Therefore, antepartum care should consider including vitamin D supplements for all women if possible.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ahmad I. Al-Shafei, Duria A. Rayis, Abdelmarouf H. Mohieldein, Ola A. El-Gendy, Ishag Adam
Summary: The study found that women with lower 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in early pregnancy were at a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus, which could be useful in predicting GDM.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Maryam Mosavat, Diana Arabiat, Aisling Smyth, John Newnham, Lisa Whitehead
Summary: This study aims to investigate the impact of maternal serum 25(OH)-vitamin D levels during the second trimester of pregnancy on the risk of gestational diabetes (GDM), as well as pregnancy and infantile outcomes. Results showed that low maternal serum levels of 25(OH)-vitamin D were associated with GDM, and race/ethnicity may modify this relationship. Women with high pre-gestational BMI (>30) were at a greater risk of developing GDM. Women with GDM also had a higher likelihood of primary caesarean delivery. Additionally, maternal serum levels of 25(OH)-vitamin D were positively correlated with neonatal anthropometric measures.
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Nutjaree Jeenduang, Boonnisa Sangkaew
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between vitamin D status and serum lipids in Southern Thai subjects. The results showed that vitamin D sufficiency could reduce the risk of hypertriglyceridaemia and reduced HDL-C, especially in women. This suggests that vitamin D may have beneficial effects on lipids and a decreased risk for cardiovascular diseases in Thai women.
ARCHIVES OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Anne Marie Z. Jukic, Stephani S. Kim, John D. Meeker, Scott T. Weiss, David E. Cantonwine, Thomas F. McElrath, Kelly K. Ferguson
Summary: The study found that low 25OHD in the first trimester of pregnancy was associated with increased lead and tin levels, as well as higher odds of detectable tungsten in the late second trimester. Women who reported their race as Black or other races had higher thallium levels and increased likelihood of detectable beryllium and tungsten with low 25OHD. However, there was no significant association between metal levels and low 25OHD in women who identified as White.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Somia K. Abdelrahiem, Manal E. Sharif, Nadiah ALhabardi, Osama Al-Wutayd, Ishag Adam
Summary: This study aimed to assess the association between vitamin D concentrations and preterm birth (PB) in sub-Saharan Africa. The results showed that lower serum 25(OH)D concentrations were significantly associated with PB, and pregnant women with vitamin D deficiency were at a higher risk of PB.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yu Zhang, Anne Marie Z. Jukic, Heqing Song, Lifeng Zhang, Fengyun Yang, Shoule Wu, Dongxiao Yin, Hong Jiang
Summary: This study found that sufficient serum 25(OH)D levels in preconception men and during pregnancy were associated with better reproductive health, including higher conception rates and shorter time to pregnancy. For pregnant women, sufficient 25(OH)D levels were associated with reduced odds of anemia, longer gestational age, and higher newborns' ponderal index.
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
Jun-Hyuk Lee, Yu-Jin Kwon, Hye Sun Lee, Jee Hye Han, Boyoung Joung, Sung Jin Kim
Summary: This study confirms an inverse dose-dependent association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and elevated intraocular pressure (EIOP) in a large sample of 15,338 individuals. Each unit increase in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D is associated with a 3% decrease in the odds of having EIOP. Compared to individuals deficient in 25-hydroxyvitamin D, those with insufficiency and sufficiency have a 28% and 49% lower odds of EIOP, respectively. Therefore, clinical assessment of intraocular pressure may be helpful in the treatment and prevention of glaucoma in patients with insufficient 25-hydroxyvitamin D.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Limin Yang, Miori Sato, Mayako Saito-Abe, Minaho Nishizato, Hidetoshi Mezawa, Kiwako Yamamoto-Hanada, Yukihiro Ohya
Summary: The study found no association between early-life 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and the risk of developing childhood atopic dermatitis (AD).
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Spyridon N. Karras, Erdinc Dursun, Merve Alaylioglu, Duygu Gezen-Ak, Fatme Al Anouti, Stefan Pilz, Pawel Pludowski, Edward Jude, Kalliopi Kotsa
Summary: Dysregulation of vitamin D-binding protein has been associated with various pregnancy complications. The effects of VDBP polymorphisms on adipokine profiles in mothers and neonates have not been fully investigated. This study found that VDBP polymorphisms had minimal impact on adiponectin, irisin, and VDBP concentrations at birth under different vitamin D status cut-offs.
Article
Allergy
Youping Tian, Ying Ye, Yi Zhang, Limin Dou, Yalan Dou, Piaoping Zhao, Yuan Jiang, Xiaohua Gao, Xiaohua Zhang, Jun Huang, Liping Xiao, Liuhui Wang, Weili Yan
Summary: Higher maternal serum 25(OH)D levels during pregnancy were associated with increased risks of infant AD before 1 year of age, but the clinical significance of the findings should be limited to those with blood levels over the recommendations.
PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Casey R. Johnson, Daniel V. Dudenkov, Kristin C. Mara, Philip R. Fischer, Julie A. Maxson, Tom D. Thacher
Summary: The study found that low 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were associated with increased risk of incident nonskin cancer and cancer-related mortality, but not with total cancer or skin cancer incidence.
MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Benchao Li, Buyun Liu, Wei Bao, Shuang Rong
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between serum 25(OH)D concentrations and respiratory infection. The findings showed that individuals with lower serum 25(OH)D concentrations had a higher risk of respiratory infection, particularly head or chest cold, as well as influenza, pneumonia, and ear infections. Lower serum 25(OH)D concentrations were associated with a higher risk of head or chest cold in obese adults. This study highlights the potential protective effect of vitamin D on respiratory health.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
RuTong Wang, Weijing Wang, Ping Hu, Ronghui Zhang, Xue Dong, Dongfeng Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between dietary vitamin D intake and serum vitamin D concentrations with cognitive performance in older Americans. The results showed a positive association between dietary vitamin D intake, serum total 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and cognitive performance, with no significant gender differences in the associations. Further research is needed to clarify the effects of dietary vitamin D intake and specific serum D concentrations on cognitive performance.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xingzhong Jin, Alice A. Gibson, Joanne Gale, Francisco Schneuer, Ding Ding, Lyn March, Amanda Sainsbury, Natasha Nassar
Summary: This study found that weight loss of more than 7.5% was associated with a reduced risk of total knee replacement (TKR) in middle-aged and older adults with overweight or obesity, while weight gain was linked to an increased risk of total hip replacement (THR). Weight change of 5-7.5% had no significant impact on the risk of either TKR or THR.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Rebecca Chen, Francisco J. Schneuer, Michelle J. Irving, Clara K. Chow, Harleen Kumar, Carrie Tsai, Woosung Sohn, Heiko Spallek, Jane Bell, Natasha Nassar
Summary: This study aims to describe and quantify the rates, socio-demographic, clinical characteristics and familial factors associated with young children admitted to hospital for dental caries, using large and linked data sets.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Juliana S. Oliveira, Catherine Sherrington, Chris Rissel, Dafna Merom, James Wickham, Stephen R. Lord, Judy M. Simpson, Anne Tiedemann
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effects of a combined physical activity and fall prevention program on physical activity and falls among individuals aged 60 years and over. The trial design includes randomisation with consideration for cluster randomisation to evaluate differences between the two groups. Primary outcomes involve objectively measured physical activity and self-reported fall occurrences.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Radhika Seimon, Nassar Natasha, Francisco J. Schneuer, Gavin Pereira, Adam Mackie, Glynis P. Ross, Arianne N. Sweeting, Sean K. M. Seeho, Samantha L. Hocking
Summary: Induction of labor at 38, 39, and 40 weeks gestation is associated with an increased risk of cesarean section among women with gestational diabetes without specific medical conditions. However, there is no difference in neonatal morbidity or perinatal death between induction and expectant management groups.
AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Anne O'Connor, Antonia W. Shand, Francisco J. Schneuer, Natasha Nassar, Marie-Paule Austin
Summary: The study examined the association between psychosocial risk assessed by the PIPA tool and obstetric and neonatal outcomes. High-risk women were more likely to have adverse outcomes such as longer hospital stays, non-breastfeeding at discharge, birth complications, and NICU admission. The risks of adverse outcomes disappeared for high-risk women who received extra support.
BIRTH-ISSUES IN PERINATAL CARE
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Simon P. Paget, Sarah McIntyre, Shona Goldsmith, Katarina Ostojic, Jane Shrapnel, Francisco Schneuer, Mary-Clare Waugh, Maria Kyriagis, Natasha Nassar
Summary: This study aimed to identify factors influencing non-attendance at outpatient clinics by children with cerebral palsy (CP). The results showed that older age, socioeconomic disadvantage, previous non-attendance, and recent rescheduled or cancelled appointments were associated with an increased likelihood of non-attendance.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Heather McKenzie, Lillian Hayes, Louise Acret, Chantale Boustany, Bora Kim, Judith Fethney, M. Judy Simpson, Jodi McLeod, Simon Willcock, Natalie Cook, Kate White
Summary: This paper reports on the experiences of patient participants in a randomised controlled trial evaluating a shared-care pathway intervention that supports outpatient care at home. The study found that targeted home visits by community nurses can help patients develop self-efficacy in managing their own care.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Francisco J. Schneuer, Katy J. L. Bell, Chris Dalton, Adam Elshaug, Natasha Nassar
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of adenotonsillectomy (ADT) and adenoidectomy (AD) on child health and evaluated their post-operative complications. The results showed that the frequency of these surgeries in Australian children is increasing, and they are being done at a younger age. The rates of post-operative complications and reoperation highlight the risks associated with these surgeries, especially for children under 2 years old.
JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jennifer Williamson, Zoe Michaleff, Francisco Schneuer, Peter Wong, Christopher Needs, Julia Thompson, Liz Hay
Summary: This research calculates the public health cost of managing refractures in the most populous state of Australia, New South Wales, among people aged 50 and older. It also provides a foundation for evaluating a novel statewide model of fracture prevention.
ARCHIVES OF OSTEOPOROSIS
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Diana M. M. Bond, Radhika Seimon, Francisco J. J. Schneuer, Louise A. A. Baur, Maria Craig, Shirley Alexander, Sarah P. P. Garnett, Joanne Henderson, Natasha Nassar
Summary: Recent evidence suggests that the immediate effects of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions have led to increased weight in children and adolescents. However, the longer-term effects have not been assessed. This study examines the impact and longer-term effects of the pandemic on BMI and weight status in children and adolescents using clinical data from two children's hospitals in Australia from 2018 to 2021. The study found an initial increase in BMI and overweight/obesity rates, but these returned to pre-pandemic levels over time, possibly due to state-wide policies targeting childhood obesity.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wen-Qiang He, Natasha J. Nassar, Francisco J. Schneuer, Samantha Lain
Summary: This study utilized data linkage of multiple administrative data sources to assess the accuracy and completeness of congenital heart disease (CHD) diagnoses recorded in hospital discharge data. The positive predictive value for any CHD diagnosis was found to be 62.8%. Using data linkage of multiple datasets is a novel and cost-effective method to examine the validity of CHD diagnoses.
PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
C. Signorelli, F. J. Schneuer, C. E. Wakefield, J. K. McLoone, T. Trahair, R. J. Cohn, N. Nassar
Summary: This study aimed to describe the hospitalizations, readmissions, and associated costs of neuroblastoma survivors. The study found that neuroblastoma patients had a high frequency of readmissions within two years postdischarge, with longer hospital stays and higher costs. The majority of readmissions were due to fever, nausea, abdominal pain, and respiratory conditions.
Article
Psychology, Biological
Clara Calvert, Meredith (Merilee) Brockway, Helga Zoega, Jessica E. Miller, Jasper V. Been, Adeladza Kofi Amegah, Amy Racine-Poon, Solmaz Eradat Oskoui, Ishaya I. Abok, Nima Aghaeepour, Christie D. Akwaowo, Belal N. Alshaikh, Adejumoke I. Ayede, Fabiana Bacchini, Behzad Barekatain, Rodrigo Barnes, Karolina Bebak, Anick Berard, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Jeffrey R. Brook, Lenroy R. Bryan, Kim N. Cajachagua-Torres, Marsha Campbell-Yeo, Dinh-Toi Chu, Kristin L. Connor, Luc Cornette, Sandra Cortes, Mandy Daly, Christian Debauche, Iyabode Olabisi F. Dedeke, Kristjana Einarsdottir, Hilde Engjom, Guadalupe Estrada-Gutierrez, Ilaria Fantasia, Nicole M. Fiorentino, Meredith Franklin, Abigail Fraser, Onesmus W. Gachuno, Linda A. Gallo, Mika Gissler, Siri E. Haberg, Abbas Habibelahi, Jonas Haeggstroem, Lauren Hookham, Lisa Hui, Luis Huicho, Karen J. Hunter, Sayeeda Huq, K. C. Ashish, Seilesh Kadambari, Roya Kelishadi, Narjes Khalili, Joanna Kippen, Kirsty Le Doare, Javier Llorca, Laura A. Magee, Maria C. Magnus, Kenneth K. C. Man, Patrick M. Mburugu, Rishi P. Mediratta, Andrew D. Morris, Nazeem Muhajarine, Rachel H. Mulholland, Livia Nagy Bonnard, Victoria Nakibuuka, Natasha Nassar, Sylvester D. Nyadanu, Laura Oakley, Adesina Oladokun, Oladapo O. Olayemi, Olanike A. Olutekunbi, Rosena O. Oluwafemi, Taofik O. Ogunkunle, Chris Orton, Anne K. oertqvist, Joseph Ouma, Oyejoke Oyapero, Kirsten R. Palmer, Lars H. Pedersen, Gavin Pereira, Isabel Pereyra, Roy K. Philip, Dominik Pruski, Marcin Przybylski, Hugo G. Quezada-Pinedo, Annette K. Regan, Natasha R. Rhoda, Tonia A. Rihs, Taylor Riley, Thiago Augusto Hernandes Rocha, Daniel L. Rolnik, Christoph Saner, Francisco J. Schneuer, Vivienne L. Souter, Olof Stephansson, Shengzhi Sun, Emma M. Swift, Miklos Szabo, Marleen Temmerman, Lloyd Tooke, Marcelo L. Urquia, Peter von Dadelszen, Gregory A. Wellenius, Clare Whitehead, Ian C. K. Wong, Rachael Wood, Katarzyna Wroblewska-Seniuk, Kojo Yeboah-Antwi, Christopher S. Yilgwan, Agnieszka Zawiejska, Aziz Sheikh, Natalie Rodriguez, David Burgner, Sarah J. Stock, Meghan B. Azad
Summary: An analysis of 52 million births in 26 countries suggests that there were slight reductions in preterm birth rates during the first to third months of lockdown. However, further research is needed to understand the causal pathways. Preterm birth is a significant cause of infant mortality globally. The study also found variations in stillbirth rates across different countries. The findings highlight the importance of studying the effects of lockdown measures on birth outcomes.
NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kathryn Williams, Gabrielle Maston, Francisco J. Schneuer, Natasha Nassar
Summary: Severe obesity affects 4% of Australians and is associated with increased use of healthcare services and higher healthcare costs. This study evaluates the effect of attending a public tertiary obesity service on acute hospital use. The findings indicate that attending the obesity service can reduce the number of acute hospital admissions and emergency department presentations, leading to a decrease in associated costs.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Francisco J. Schneuer, Eleni Demetriou, Diana Bond, Samantha J. Lain, Adam J. Guastella, Natasha Nassar
Summary: This study evaluated the length of hospital stay for all pediatric hospitalizations, exploring the frequency, characteristics, and associated childhood conditions. The majority of hospitalizations had a short length of stay and required primary care for acute conditions. Interventions such as care coordination and enhanced outpatient/community treatment programs can help reduce hospital stay and improve child health and well-being for high-risk groups.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2023)