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Toxicology
Masaru Sakurai, Yasushi Suwazono, Muneko Nishijo, Kazuhiro Nogawa, Yuuka Watanabe, Masao Ishizaki, Yuko Morikawa, Teruhiko Kido, Hideaki Nakagawa
Summary: The study found a relationship between urinary beta(2)-microglobulin and the risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality in a cadmium-polluted area, with higher concentrations of the protein associated with increased risks. Competing risks of cause-specific mortality were taken into account in the analysis, revealing a significant association between higher beta(2)-microglobulin concentrations and kidney and urinary tract diseases in both men and women.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Isabella Karakis, Yael Baumfeld, Daniella Landau, Roni Gat, Nofar Shemesh, Maayan Yitshak-Sade, Ofir Tirosh, Batia Sarov, Lena Novack
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between toxic metal content in women's urine and their morbidity before and after testing. The results showed that obesity was the most common diagnosis, with neurological, respiratory, psychiatric, cardiovascular, and cancer or benign growth conditions also prevalent. Certain toxic metals were found to be associated with specific health outcomes, highlighting the need for periodic biomonitoring in order to reduce exposure to potentially harmful elements.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Keeley M. Fairbrass, David J. Gracie, Alexander C. Ford
Summary: Psychological co-morbidity is more common in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and has a cumulative effect on disease behavior, leading to worse disease progression in patients with increasing psychological burden.
ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xiao Chen, Xin Chen, Xinru Wang, Miaomiao Wang, Yihuai Liang, Guoying Zhu, Taiyi Jin
Summary: The study found associations between cadmium exposure and chronic kidney disease. It indicated that cadmium exposure and proteinuria are independent risk factors for chronic kidney disease.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marta Barba, Alice Cola, Giorgia Rezzan, Clarissa Costa, Tomaso Melocchi, Desiree De Vicari, Stefano Terzoni, Matteo Frigerio, Serena Maruccia
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate medium-term subjective, objective, and quality-of-life outcomes in patients with stress urinary incontinence after flat magnetic stimulation treatment, as well as to assess the need for maintenance schedules. The results showed that although both objective and subjective continence improvements were partially maintained at a 3-month follow-up, the urinary-related quality of life decreased and returned to baseline levels. Therefore, further treatment may be necessary after 3 months.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Desta Watumo, Melkamu Merid Mengesha, Tesfaye Gobena, Mathewos Alemu Gebremichael, Degu Jerene
Summary: This study found that a distance of more than 10 kilometers to the health facility may result in higher loss to follow-up rates among adult tuberculosis patients. Age, educational status, lack of family support, nutritional support, and travel distance were important predictors of loss to follow-up from tuberculosis treatment and care.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xian Liang Sun, Hoang Duc Phuc, Rie Okamoto, Teruhiko Kido, Nguyen Thi Phuong Oanh, Ho Dung Manh, Le Thai Anh, Akie Ichimori, Kazuhiro Nogawa, Yasushi Suwazono, Hideaki Nakagawa
Summary: Cadmium is an environmental pollutant that can have adverse health effects on humans. A study found that three decades after cadmium exposure ceased, age had a stronger association with renal function than cadmium. Additionally, renal tubular dysfunction caused by cadmium exposure is irreversible and more pronounced in females.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Malek El Muayed, Janice C. C. Wang, Winifred P. P. Wong, Boyd E. E. Metzger, Katelyn B. B. Zumpf, Miranda G. G. Gurra, Rebecca A. A. Sponenburg, M. Geoffrey Hayes, Denise M. M. Scholtens, Lynn P. P. Lowe, William L. L. Lowe
Summary: This study found a strong correlation between urinary levels of essential and non-essential metals in mother-offspring pairs, with zinc, selenium, arsenic, and cadmium showing varying degrees of association with early dysglycemia.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Natalie Liu, Jacob A. Greenberg, Yiwei Xu, Amber L. Shada, Luke M. Funk, Anne O. Lidor
Summary: Phone follow-up after outpatient inguinal hernia repair is found to be as safe and effective as in-person follow-up, with similar rates of adverse outcomes. It can be implemented as an alternative for patients and help decrease healthcare utilization.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Per-Ola Forsberg, Henrik Ohlsson, Kristina Sundquist
Summary: Our study aimed to investigate the association between socioeconomic characteristics of the workplace and coronary heart disease (CHD). We found that the educational level of the workplace and the neighborhood socioeconomic characteristics were associated with the risk of CHD. Specifically, the educational level of the workplace had a significant impact on the incidence of CHD for both men and women.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Dominika Bhatia, Rinku Sutradhar, Lawrence F. Paszat, Linda Rabeneck, Simron Singh, Jill Tinmouth, Lorraine L. Lipscombe
Summary: Individuals with comorbidities are less likely to receive colonoscopy after positive FOBT, indicating the need for better screening and follow-up strategies.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Xiaoping Tang, Yanyan Shi, Juan Du, Keming Hu, Tingting Zhou, Lan Chen, Yanming Zhang, Fujun Li, Huier Zhang, Roman Liebe, Christoph Meyer, Steven Dooley, Zhongwei Zhu, Hong-Lei Weng, Jinzhu Jia, Tong Huang
Summary: The prevalence and risk factors of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have increased in a Chinese population, with diabetes, hypertension, and hyperuricemia being the main clinical outcomes. Age and obesity are direct risk factors, while body mass index (BMI), gender, and triglycerides (TG) directly reflect the occurrence of NAFLD.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
H. C. M. Donders, E. O. Veth, M. A. Edens, A. W. J. van 't Hof, J. de Lange, B. G. Loos
Summary: This study focused on the effect of periodontal treatment on the earliest detectable stage of cardiovascular disease, endothelial dysfunction, but found that although periodontitis patients showed a reduction in Periodontal Inflamed Surface Area (PISA) index after treatment, their endothelial function did not significantly improve.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Hye Jun Kim, Seogsong Jeong, Kyung Jin Roh, Yun Hwan Oh, Michelle J. Suh
Summary: A large-scale epidemiological study in Korean older adults found that hearing impairment is independently associated with a higher risk of new-onset depression, with a significant interaction among age, hearing impairment, and the risk of depression.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tianchen Lyu, Yunli Chen, Yongle Zhan, Yingjie Shi, Hexin Yue, Xuan Liu, Yaohan Meng, Ao Jing, Yimin Qu, Haihui Ma, Ping Huang, Dongmei Man, Xiaoxiu Li, Hongguo Wu, Jian Zhao, Guangliang Shan, Yu Jiang
Summary: The CPWCS is a prospective cohort study aimed at investigating the relationship between lifestyle during pregnancy and obstetric outcomes. It involves 9193 pregnant women from 24 hospitals in China and aims to analyze the longitudinal relationship between exposure during pregnancy and childhood and children's development through offspring follow-up.
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)