Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel B. Perkins, Zechariah Stone, Andy Jacobson, Wenlin Chen, Arpad Z. Szarka, Mark White, Brian Christensen, Lula Ghebremichael, Richard A. Brain
Summary: For pesticide registrations in the USA, risk assessments for groundwater sources are usually based on standard scenario modeling. However, monitoring data has not been incorporated into the assessments. This study collected national-scale rural well data and evaluated its use in risk assessments, as well as analyzed monitoring trends over time.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ana Carolina Paludo, Armin Paravlic, Kristyna Dvorakova, Marta Gimunova
Summary: This article investigated the effects of menstrual cycle phases on perceptual responses in athletes through systematic review and meta-analysis. The results showed that different menstrual cycle phases can affect certain perceptual responses in athletes, particularly when there is an increase in ovarian hormone concentration levels.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tingyu Huang, Fiona M. Howse, Nina S. Stachenfeld, Charlotte W. Usselman
Summary: Even in the 21st century, female participants are underrepresented in human physiology research due to the perception that including them is more time consuming, less convenient, and more expensive. However, considering the importance of gonadal hormone fluctuations in governing vascular function and the potential misinterpretation of cardiovascular biomarkers, it is necessary for cardiovascular researchers to include females and accurately track their hormone changes. Saliva-derived measures of gonadal hormones provide a simple and noninvasive method for monitoring, which may facilitate the inclusion of females in cardiovascular research studies.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-HEART AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Malgorzata Kwissa, Tomasz Krauze, Agnieszka Mitkowska-Redman, Beata Banaszewska, Robert Z. Spaczynski, Andrzej Wykretowicz, Przemyslaw Guzik
Summary: There is no significant impact of sex hormone variation during the menstrual cycle on hemodynamic function and water accumulation in healthy women.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Jordan C. C. Barone, Jaclyn M. M. Ross, Anisha Nagpal, Gabriela Guzman, Erin Berenz, Raina D. D. Pang, Tory A. A. Eisenlohr-Moul
Summary: This study examines the relationship between alcohol use and drinking motives across the menstrual cycle in female psychiatric outpatients. The results show that women are more likely to drink heavily on weekends during the periovulatory and perimenstrual phases, and they are more likely to drink to cope during the perimenstrual phase. These findings highlight the predictable phases of increased high-risk alcohol use and the importance of individual assessment of cyclical changes to prevent heavy drinking during ovulation and menstruation.
ALCOHOL-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Marcus S. Dasa, Morten Kristoffersen, Elisabeth Ersvaer, Lars Peder Bovim, Lise Bjorkhaug, Rolf Moe-Nilssen, Jorn V. Sagen, Inger Haukenes
Summary: The study found that the menstrual cycle does not alter acute strength and power performance on a group level in high level female team athletes.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Essi K. Ahokas, Helen G. Hanstock, Ida Lofberg, Mari Nyman, Piia Wenning, Heikki Kyrolainen, Ritva S. Mikkonen, Johanna K. Ihalainen
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate within-cycle differences in nocturnal heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) in naturally menstruating women (NM) and women using combined hormonal contraceptives (CU) or progestin-only hormonal contraceptives (PU). The results showed that the menstrual cycle and hormonal cycle phases influence autonomic nervous system balance, which is reflected in measurements of nocturnal HR and HRV.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Manon Dubol, C. Neill Epperson, Julia Sacher, Belinda Pletzer, Birgit Derntl, Rupert Lanzenberger, Inger Sundstrom-Poromaa, Erika Comasco
Summary: Increasing evidence suggests that ovarian hormones influence the brain structure, chemistry, and function of women in their reproductive age, potentially shaping their behavior and mental health. Specifically, these hormones fluctuations appear to have modulatory effects on the reactivity and structure of cortico-limbic brain regions.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Katie M. Linstra, Khatera Ibrahimi, Daphne S. van Casteren, Marieke J. H. Wermer, Gisela M. Terwindt, Antoinette MaassenVandenBrink
Summary: This study investigated pain perception in women with menstrually-related migraine throughout different phases of the menstrual cycle. Results showed that women with migraine had lower levels of trigeminal pain compared to healthy controls throughout the cycle, indicating that pain perception varies during the menstrual cycle.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ajna Hamidovic, John Davis, Fatimata Soumare, Avisek Datta, Aamina Naveed
Summary: This study examined the variations of allopregnanolone, a neuroactive steroid, and its ratio to progesterone across different subphases of the menstrual cycle. The findings showed that allopregnanolone levels were highest during the mid-luteal phase and the ratio of allopregnanolone to progesterone was lowest during this phase. These results highlight the hormonal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Xiaoxue Li, Paul M. Musoba, Xuan Zhou, ShaoYang Lai, Wan Yang, Li Na Wang, Dara D. Chantholleng, Jie Zhao
Summary: This retrospective study investigated the recovery of uterine and ovarian function in patients with complete placenta previa after caesarean delivery. The endometrial thickness and blood supply at 42nd days were found to be affected, while ovarian function remained unaffected after delivery. Patients with complete PP showed thinner endometrial thickness, lower uterine resistance index, and delayed resumption of menstruation compared to those without complete PP.
Article
Pediatrics
Valeria Calcaterra, Rossella Elena Nappi, Andrea Farolfi, Lara Tiranini, Virginia Rossi, Corrado Regalbuto, Gianvincenzo Zuccotti
Summary: Asthma symptoms tend to worsen during the menstrual cycle in adolescents, a condition known as perimenstrual asthma (PMA). The underlying cause of PMA is unclear, but it is believed that hormonal fluctuations play a role. The management of PMA in young females is not well-established, and conventional asthma therapies may not be effective. Preventive strategies, including innovative hormonal contraception, could be considered. Further studies focusing on young females are necessary to improve adolescent health.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Hannah J. Roeder, Enrique C. Leira
Summary: The menstrual cycle impacts neurological diseases, with ovarian steroid hormones playing a key role in central nervous system functioning. Hormonal therapies are being explored as potential treatments, while neurologic conditions also affect women's reproductive health.
CURRENT NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mulatu Yohannes Nanusha, Emil Egede Frokjaer, Jaanus Liigand, Mia Roest Christensen, Helle Ruesz Hansen, Martin Hansen
Summary: The occurrence of various organic contaminants in the aquatic environment, including pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and industrial compounds, as well as xenobiotic degradation products, has been elucidated in this study. Some compounds were found to have high concentrations, and prosulfocarb, fluopyram, and tris(3-chloropropyl) phosphate were the most common and widely distributed contaminants. Nearly half of the sampling sites contained over 30 different compounds. Non-target screening played a significant role in revealing the chemical composition of surface water and potential sources of contamination.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Dali Gamsakhurdashvili, Martin I. Antov, Ursula Stockhorst
Summary: This study reviewed original papers on the impact of ovarian-hormone status on facial emotion recognition and emotional memory. Results suggest that features of the stimulus material interact with E2- and P4-related ovarian-hormone status, with oral contraceptive use potentially affecting recognition accuracy of basic and complex emotions.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jacqueline Barkoski, Deborah Bennett, Daniel Tancredi, Dana Boyd Barr, William Elms, Irva Hertz-Picciotto
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stephanie M. Engel, James Wetmur, Jia Chen, Chenbo Zhu, Dana Boyd Barr, Richard L. Canfield, Mary S. Wolff
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2011)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maryse F. Bouchard, Jonathan Chevrier, Kim G. Harley, Katherine Kogut, Michelle Vedar, Norma Calderon, Celina Trujillo, Caroline Johnson, Asa Bradman, Dana Boyd Barr, Brenda Eskenazi
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2011)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alison L. Clune, P. Barry Ryan, Dana Boyd Barr
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2012)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karen Huen, Asa Bradman, Kim Harley, Paul Yousefi, Dana Boyd Barr, Brenda Eskenazi, Nina Holland
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2012)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Giehae Choi, Yu-Bo Wang, Rajeshwari Sundaram, Zhen Chen, Dana Boyd Barr, Germaine M. Buck Louis, Melissa M. Smarr
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Parinya Panuwet, Wattasit Siriwong, Tippawan Prapamontol, P. Barry Ryan, Nancy Fiedler, Mark G. Robson, Dana Boyd Barr
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2012)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Samantha A. Radford, Ronald E. Hunter, Dana Boyd Barr, P. Barry Ryan
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2013)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Asa Bradman, Rosemary Castorina, Dana Boyd Barr, Jonathan Chevrier, Martha E. Harnly, Ellen A. Eisen, Thomas E. McKone, Kim Harley, Nina Holland, Brenda Eskenazi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2011)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Douglas Walker, M. Elizabeth Marder, Yukiko Yano, Metrecia Terrell, Yongliang Liang, Dana Boyd Barr, Gary W. Millere, Dean P. Jones, Michele Marcuse, Kurt D. Pennell
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Magdalena Fandino-Del-Rio, Josiah L. Kephart, Kendra N. Williams, Gary Malpartida, Dana Boyd Barr, Kyle Steenland, Kirsten Koehler, William Checkley
Summary: The study in rural Peru found a link between household air pollution from biomass stoves and markers of inflammation in blood among adult women, with a stronger association observed with black carbon concentrations in kitchen areas than with PM2.5.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kurunthachalam Kannan, Alexa Stathis, Matthew J. Mazzella, Syam S. Andra, Dana Boyd Barr, Stephen S. Hecht, Lori S. Merrill, Aubrey L. Galusha, Patrick J. Parsons
Summary: A consortium of laboratories under CHEAR used a multifaceted quality assurance program to ensure reliable and reproducible data quality for trace organics analyses. Participation in external quality assurance programs and the use of a common quality control pool for each project sample batch improved organic chemical analysis capabilities and accuracy. The laboratories' methods were verified through NIST SRMs, demonstrating acceptable analytical precision and excellent reliability across various batches.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Susan Marie Viet, Jill C. Falman, Lori S. Merrill, Elaine M. Faustman, David A. Savitz, Nancy Mervish, Dana B. Barr, Lisa A. Peterson, Robert Wright, David Balshaw, Barbara O'Brien
Summary: HHEAR is an interdisciplinary team that provides a full-service laboratory and data analysis exposure assessment resource, overcoming challenges such as lack of expertise and insufficient power in health studies. This team includes researchers with expertise in laboratory analyses, statistics and logistics to enable the inclusion of exposomics in human health studies, serving as a model for incorporating environmental exposures into national and international research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Lesliam Quiros-Alcala, Dana Boyd Barr
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2023)
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)