Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Z. Xu, J. A. Doust, L. F. Wilson, A. J. Dobson, S. C. Dharmage, G. D. Mishra
Summary: The systematic review and meta-analysis found that maternal asthma severity and exacerbations are associated with increased odds of delivering low birthweight and small-for-gestational-age babies.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Inigo Maria Perez-Castillo, Rafael Fernandez-Castillo, Agustin Lasserrot-Cuadrado, Jose Luis Gallo-Vallejo, Ana Maria Rojas-Carvajal, Maria Jose Aguilar-Cordero
Summary: The administration of probiotic microorganisms during pregnancy does not seem to have a significant impact on perinatal outcomes, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. However, reporting of perinatal outcomes varied greatly across studies, and further research should focus on the specific strains of probiotics and their effects on pregnancy outcomes.
Review
Acoustics
S. Sorrenti, D. Di Mascio, A. Khalil, N. Persico, F. D'antonio, F. Zullo, V. D'ambrosio, G. Greenberg, J. Hasson, F. Vena, L. Muzii, R. Brunelli, A. Giancotti
Summary: This study evaluated outcomes of dichorionic twin pregnancies undergoing early vs late selective termination of pregnancy. The results showed that the risk of pregnancy loss prior to 24 weeks was lower in the early-ST group, and the risks of preterm birth and low birth weight were also lower. Therefore, the importance of early diagnosis of fetal anomalies in twin pregnancies was highlighted.
ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Clara Portwood, Harriet Sexton, Mary Kumarendran, Zoe Brandon, Shona Kirtley, Joris Hemelaar
Summary: This study evaluated the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes in pregnant women living with HIV (WLHIV) receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) compared to ART-naive WLHIV and HIV-negative women. The findings showed that WLHIV receiving ART had a lower risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, and other adverse perinatal outcomes compared to ART-naive WLHIV. However, they still had a higher risk of these outcomes compared to HIV-negative women.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Elizabeth J. Eggleton, Kate J. McMurrugh, Catherine E. Aiken
Summary: This study systematically assessed perinatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by maternal cardiomyopathy. Thirteen studies were included, representing 2,291,024 pregnancies. It was found that women with cardiomyopathy had higher rates of perinatal death, preterm birth, and small-for-gestational-age neonates compared to those without cardiac disease. Therefore, detailed counseling and management by experienced multidisciplinary teams are recommended for pregnant women with cardiomyopathy.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shima Abdollahi, Sepideh Soltani, Russell J. de Souza, Scott C. Forbes, Omid Toupchian, Amin Salehi-Abargouei
Summary: The study systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed cohort studies investigating the relationship between maternal dietary patterns during pregnancy and various outcomes. Higher adherence to a healthy diet was associated with reduced risks of gestational hypertension, maternal depression, low birth weight, preterm birth, higher gestational weight gain, and birth weight. The evidence quality for most associations was deemed low, indicating a need for further high-quality research.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Ioannis D. Morres, Natalia-Antigoni Tzouma, Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis, Charalampos Krommidas, Konstantinos V. Kotronis, Konstantinos Dafopoulos, Yannis Theodorakis, Nikolaos Comoutos
Summary: Exercise has been found to improve symptoms of perinatal depression, especially in randomized controlled trials with lower risk of bias or interventions involving at least 150 minutes per day of moderate intensity aerobic exercise. The overall effect was statistically significant and showed a small antidepressant effect.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Ioannis D. Morres, Natalia-Antigoni Tzouma, Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis, Charalampos Krommidas, Konstantinos V. Kotronis, Konstantinos Dafopoulos, Yannis Theodorakis, Nikolaos Comoutos
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of exercise on perinatal depressive symptoms. The results showed that exercise had a significant improvement on perinatal depression, especially in trials with lower risk of bias or interventions with at least 150 minutes per day of moderate intensity aerobic exercise.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Zhiqi Liao, Chang Liu, Lei Cai, Lin Shen, Cong Sui, Hanwang Zhang, Kun Qian
Summary: Thin endometrium is associated with impaired pregnancy outcomes and increased risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and small-for-gestational-age infants, while thick endometrium does not have an adverse effect on IVF outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sukainah Y. Al Khalaf, Eilis J. O'Reilly, Peter M. Barrett, Debora F. B. Leite, Lauren C. Pawley, Fergus P. McCarthy, Ali S. Khashan
Summary: Chronic hypertension is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, and these associations appear to be independent of maternal race/ethnicity. Women with chronic hypertension on antihypertensive treatment have a higher risk of SGA. Further testing with large randomized controlled trials is needed to explore the effect of antihypertensive treatment on SGA.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fang Deng, Xiuan Gao, Limian Xu, Weijie Li, Zubing Mei, Caijun Xie
Summary: This study aims to provide the up-to-date evidence on the risk of adverse obstetric and perinatal outcomes in female survivors of childhood or adolescent cancer through a meta-analysis. The research will be conducted and reported following appropriate guidelines and tools, and heterogeneity will be explored through subgroup analysis based on multiple study characteristics.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fang Deng, Xiuan Gao, Limian Xu, Weijie Li, Zubing Mei, Caijun Xie
Summary: The purpose of this study is to provide the latest evidence on the risk of adverse obstetric and perinatal outcomes in female survivors of childhood or adolescent cancer.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Bronwyn K. Brew, Alison Gibberd, Guy B. Marks, Vanessa E. Murphy, Louisa Jorm, Georgina M. Chambers, Donna Hartz, Sandra Eades, Bridgette McNamara
Summary: The study demonstrates that maternal asthma in Indigenous women is associated with an increased risk of emergency cesarean sections, placental abruption, and threatened preterm labor. These risks may be mitigated by improved management of asthma exacerbations during pregnancy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ranjana M. S. Gigi, Diana Buitrago-Garcia, Katayoun Taghavi, Cara-Mia Dunaiski, Janneke H. H. M. van de Wijgert, Remco P. H. Peters, Nicola Low
Summary: This study found that there is no strong statistical evidence to support an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes, including preterm birth, in pregnant women with symptomatic or asymptomatic vulvovaginal yeast infections. The available evidence is insufficient to make recommendations for testing and treatment of vulvovaginal yeast infections in pregnancy.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ellen O. Carlsen, Quaker Harmon, Maria C. Magnus, Helle M. Meltzer, Iris Erlund, Lars C. Stene, Siri E. Haberg, Allen J. Wilcox
Summary: This study found that among women without a history of diabetes, higher HbA1c levels at 18 weeks of pregnancy were associated with important perinatal outcomes, including birth weight, large-for-gestational age, preterm delivery, and preeclampsia.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Anna K. Bonkhoff, Markus D. Schirmer, Martin Bretzner, Sungmin Hong, Robert W. Regenhardt, Kathleen L. Donahue, Marco J. Nardin, Adrian Dalca, Anne-Katrin Giese, Mark R. Etherton, Brandon L. Hancock, Steven J. T. Mocking, Elissa C. McIntosh, John Attia, John W. Cole, Amanda Donatti, Christoph J. Griessenauer, Laura Heitsch, Lukas Holmegaard, Katarina Jood, Jordi Jimenez-Conde, Steven J. Kittner, Robin Lemmens, Christopher R. Levi, Caitrin W. McDonough, James F. Meschia, Chia-Ling Phuah, Stefan Ropele, Jonathan Rosand, Jaume Roquer, Tatjana Rundek, Ralph L. Sacco, Reinhold Schmidt, Pankaj Sharma, Agnieszka Slowik, Alessandro Sousa, Tara M. Stanne, Daniel Strbian, Turgut Tatlisumak, Vincent Thijs, Achala Vagal, Johan Wasselius, Daniel Woo, Ramin Zand, Patrick F. McArdle, Bradford B. Worrall, Christina Jern, Arne G. Lindgren, Jane Maguire, Ona Wu, Natalia S. Rost
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the influence of stroke lesions in rich-club brain regions on functional outcome post-stroke, determine their spatial specificity and explore the effects of biological sex. The analysis showed that rich-club regions had substantial relevance in explaining unfavorable functional outcome and the effect was more pronounced in women.
HUMAN BRAIN MAPPING
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jacob Opio, Katie Wynne, John Attia, Stephen Hancock, Christopher Oldmeadow, Brian Kelly, Kerry Inder, Mark McEvoy
Summary: This study used Bayesian survival analysis to estimate the risk of cardiovascular disease in older adults with overweight or obesity without metabolic risk factors. The results showed that there was an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in this population, even in the absence of any metabolic abnormalities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2023)
Article
Allergy
Vanessa E. Murphy, Annelies L. Robijn, Tommy B. Metcalfe, Thomas K. Wright, Peter G. Gibson, Kirsten McCaffery, Megan E. Jensen
Summary: This study investigated beliefs about medicines in pregnant women with asthma and their association with adherence to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). The findings showed that ICS users were more likely to perceive that the benefits of medication use outweighed any risks, while non-adherence was not associated with having relatively more concerns about asthma medicines.
Article
Nursing
Emma Doherty, John Wiggers, Luke Wolfenden, Belinda Tully, Christophe Lecathelinais, John Attia, Elizabeth J. Elliott, Adrian Dunlop, Ian Symonds, Chris Rissel, Tracey W. Tsang, Melanie Kingsland
Summary: This study investigated the differential effectiveness of a practice change intervention based on subgroups of pregnant women and types and location of maternity services. The results showed that the intervention may have had similar effects between different subgroups and service types and locations, except for non-Aboriginal women and women who had not consumed alcohol in pregnancy for whom the intervention was potentially more effective.
Editorial Material
Respiratory System
Peter G. Gibson
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sukanya Siriyotha, Thitiya Lukkunaprasit, Teeranan Angkananard, Panu Looareesuwan, Gareth J. McKay, John Attia, Ammarin Thakkinstian
Summary: This study aimed to compare the cardiovascular benefits of different antihyperglycemic drugs as add-on therapies to metformin. The results showed significant advantages of SGLT2i and TZD in reducing CVE in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Suparee Boonmanunt, Oraluck Pattanaprateep, Boonsong Ongphiphadhanakul, Gareth McKay, John Attia, Ivo Vlaev, Ammarin Thakkinstian
Summary: This study examined the effectiveness of standard and behavioral incentivization programs for promoting healthy diet, weight control, and physical activity. Through a systematic review and meta-analysis of 35 randomized controlled trials, the study found that deposit and lottery-based incentives were the most effective in motivating individuals to engage in healthy behaviors. Post-intervention, deposit and standard financial incentives were found to be the most effective for promoting physical activity. The study highlights the importance of behavioral insights in improving the effectiveness of incentivization programs. However, the short-term benefits of lottery-based approaches for physical activity were noted.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rebecca L. Haslam, Jennifer N. Baldwin, Kristine Pezdirc, Helen Truby, John Attia, Melinda J. Hutchesson, Tracy Burrows, Robin Callister, Leanne Hides, Billie Bonevski, Deborah A. Kerr, Sharon Kirkpatrick, Megan E. Rollo, Tracy A. McCaffrey, Clare E. Collins
Summary: This study investigated the impact of personalised web-based dietary feedback on young adults' diet quality and found that recruiting and retaining young adults in web-based dietary interventions are challenging.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Respiratory System
John Attia
Review
Respiratory System
Paul Leong, Peter G. Gibson, Anne E. Vertigan, Mark Hew, Vanessa M. McDonald, Philip G. Bardin
Summary: This article summarizes the discussions and recommendations of an international roundtable conference on VCD/ILO. The conference aimed to improve the consistency in diagnosis, understanding of pathogenesis, current management, and research questions for VCD/ILO. The participants highlighted the need for clear diagnostic criteria and exploration of new diagnostic technologies. The complex pathogenesis of the disease and the lack of evidence-based treatment standards were also discussed, along with the importance of multidisciplinary care models and patient perspectives.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amarit Tansawet, Boonying Siribumrungwong, Suphakarn Techapongsatorn, Pawin Numthavaj, Napaphat Poprom, Gareth J. McKay, John Attia, Ammarin Thakkinstian
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the risk of surgical site infection (SSI) in individual patients undergoing complicated appendectomy with delayed primary closure (DPC) compared to primary closure (PC), considering individual risk factors. The findings showed that most patients benefited from early PC compared to DPC. These results can inform SSI prevention strategies for patients with complicated appendicitis.
INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Vanessa M. Mcdonald, Gregory Archbold, Tesfalidet Beyene, Bronwyn K. Brew, Peter Franklin, Peter G. Gibson, John Harrington, Philip M. Hansbro, Fay H. Johnston, Paul D. Robinson, Michael Sutherland, Deborah Yates, Graeme R. Zosky, Michael J. Abramson
Summary: Landscape fires are becoming more frequent and severe worldwide, causing a significant health and socioeconomic burden, especially in Australia. People with asthma are especially susceptible to the effects of landscape fire smoke (LFS) exposure. This position statement highlights the impact of LFS on individuals with asthma, particularly vulnerable groups, and provides guidance on asthma management, smoke mitigation strategies, and access to air quality information during periods of LFS.
Review
Respiratory System
Peter G. Gibson, Vanessa M. McDonald, Dennis Thomas
Summary: The landscape of asthma has changed significantly in the last decade with the development of effective medications and inhaler devices. However, the proportion of uncontrolled patients remains high, primarily due to factors such as inappropriate use of medications, disease heterogeneity, and other contributing factors. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) with or without long-acting beta agonists (LABA) are currently the mainstay of asthma management. The future of asthma treatment will involve personalized medications and smart inhalers to improve adherence, inhaler technique, and polypharmacy. Precision medicine approaches, such as treatable traits (TTs), aim to identify and manage specific clinically important factors to optimize treatment. Research and validation of TTs in different clinical settings and populations are ongoing. Combination inhaler therapy and the TTs approach are complementary treatment strategies.
Review
Respiratory System
Hayley Lewthwaite, Anthony Byrne, Bruce Brew, Peter G. Gibson
Summary: Long COVID is a new and complex chronic health condition experienced by one in eight adults following acute COVID-19. 'Treatable Traits' is a personalized medicine approach that can address the complexity and heterogeneity of this condition, by identifying and targeting the most prevalent treatable traits associated with long COVID. Current evidence supports exercise training or respiratory muscle training for long COVID treatable traits in the chest and functional limitation clusters, but further high-quality research is needed for other treatable traits.
Editorial Material
Respiratory System
Peter G. Gibson