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Lindly OJ, Wahl TA, Stotts NM, Shui AM. Adaptation of a health literacy screener for computerized, self-administered use by U.S. adults. PEC Innov 2024; 4:100262. [PMID: 38375351 PMCID: PMC10875223 DOI: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2024.100262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Objective Health literacy is a critical health determinant, for which few computerized, self-administered assessments exist. This study adapted and tested the reliability of the Newest Vital Sign© (NVS) as a computerized, self-administered health literacy screener. Methods Phase one involved 33 participants to create response options for a computerized, self-administered NVS (C-NVS). Phase two was a randomized crossover trial to test the consistency of C-NVS and original, interviewer-administered NVS (I-NVS) scores in 89 participants. Results Linear mixed-effects regression model results showed a significant carryover effect (p < .001). Crossover trial data from time 1 showed that participants who initially received the C-NVS had significantly higher average scores (M = 5.7, SD = 0.6) than participants who received the I-NVS (M = 4.5, SD = 1.5; t(87) = 5.25, p < .001). Exploratory analysis results showed that when the washout period was longer than 33 days (75th percentile) the carryover effect was not statistically significant (p = .077). Conclusion and innovation Findings suggest learning can occur when health literacy screeners are administered more than once in less than a month's time and computerized, self-administered health literacy screeners may produce ceiling effects. A universal precautions approach to health literacy therefore remains germane.
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- Department of Health Sciences, Northern Arizona University, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Arizona University, USA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital Biostatistics Center, USA
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Tamura K, Shimbashi R, Kasamatsu A, Chang B, Gotoh K, Tanabe Y, Kuronuma K, Oshima K, Maruyama T, Nakamatsu M, Abe S, Kasahara K, Nishi J, Arakawa Y, Kinjo Y, Suzuki M, Akeda Y, Oishi K. Unveiling the role of preceding seasonal influenza in the development of bacteremic pneumococcal pneumonia in older adults before the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. Int J Infect Dis 2024; 143:107024. [PMID: 38582146 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate the impact of preceding seasonal influenza on the clinical characteristics of adult patients with invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in Japan. METHODS Data for 1722 adult patients with IPD were analyzed before (2017-2019) and during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2022). RESULTS The seasonal influenza epidemic disappeared soon after the emergence of the pandemic. Compared with that before the pandemic (66.7%), we observed a lower bacteremic pneumonia proportion in patients with IPD during the pandemic (55.6%). The clinical presentations of IPD cases significantly differed between those with and without preceding influenza. The proportion of bacteremic pneumonia was higher in IPD patients with preceding influenza than in those without in both younger (44.9% vs 84.2%) and older adults (65.5% vs 87.0%) before the pandemic. The case fatality rate was significantly higher in IPD patients with preceding influenza (28.3%) than in those without (15.3%) in older adults before the pandemic (P = 0.020). Male and aging are high risk factors for death in older patients with IPD who had preceding influenza. CONCLUSION Our study reveals that preceding seasonal influenza plays a role in the development of bacteremic pneumococcal pneumonia, increasing the risk of death in older adults.
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- National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan
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- National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan
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- Kurume University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Miyagi, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan
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- Yamagata Prefectural Central Hospital, Yamagata, Japan
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- Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kochi, Japan
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- The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan
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Correcher-Martínez E, López-Lacort M, Muñoz-Quiles C, Díez-Domingo J, Orrico-Sánchez A. Risk of herpes zoster in adults with SARS-CoV-2 infection in Spain: A population-based, retrospective cohort study. Int J Infect Dis 2024; 143:107037. [PMID: 38575055 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to compare the risk of herpes zoster (HZ) in adults with and without laboratory-confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. METHODS This retrospective dynamic cohort study analyzed data from a public healthcare database in Spain between November 2020 and October 2021. The main outcome was incident cases of HZ in individuals ≥18-year-old. Relative risk (RR) of HZ in SARS-CoV-2-confirmed versus SARS-CoV-2-free individuals was estimated by a multivariable negative binomial regression adjusted by age, sex, and comorbidities. RESULTS Data from 4,085,590 adults were analyzed. The overall HZ incidence rate in adults was 5.76 (95% confidence interval [CI], 5.66-5.85) cases per 1000 person-years. Individuals ≥18-year-old with SARS-CoV-2-confirmed infection had a 19% higher risk of developing HZ versus SARS-CoV-2-free ≥18-year-olds (adjusted RR = 1.19; 95% CI, 1.09-1.29); this percentage was 16% (adjusted RR = 1.16; 95% CI, 1.05-1.29) in ≥50-year-olds. Severe (hospitalized) cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection had a 64% (if ≥18 years old) or 44% (if ≥50 years old) higher risk of HZ versus nonhospitalized cases. CONCLUSION These results support an association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and HZ, with a greater HZ risk in severe cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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- Elisa Correcher-Martínez
- Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Valencia, Spain; CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health, CIBERESP, Madrid, Spain
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- Vaccines Research Unit, Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana, FISABIO-Public Health, Valencia, Spain; CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health, CIBERESP, Madrid, Spain
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- Vaccines Research Unit, Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana, FISABIO-Public Health, Valencia, Spain; CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health, CIBERESP, Madrid, Spain.
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- Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Valencia, Spain; Vaccines Research Unit, Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana, FISABIO-Public Health, Valencia, Spain; CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health, CIBERESP, Madrid, Spain
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- Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Valencia, Spain; Vaccines Research Unit, Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana, FISABIO-Public Health, Valencia, Spain; CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health, CIBERESP, Madrid, Spain
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Dai HD, Buckley J, Leventhal AM. Correlates of using E-cigarettes with high nicotine concentrations among U.S. adults who exclusively vape E-cigarettes or dual use with cigarettes. Addict Behav 2024; 153:107986. [PMID: 38432013 DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.107986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Identifying the correlates of using e-cigarettes with high nicotine concentrations in exclusive and dual-using vapers can elucidate which subpopulations might be most impacted by e-cigarette regulatory activities related to nicotine concentration. METHODS Data are drawn from Wave 5 (December 2018-November 2019) of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study. Self-reported nicotine concentration was grouped as high (5.0 %+), moderate (1.8-4.9 %), low (0.1-1.7 %), 0 %, and "I don't know." Multivariable logistic regressions estimated associations of sociodemographic factors, tobacco use status, and e-cigarette use patterns of high nicotine concentration vs. other nicotine levels, stratified by current exclusive e-cigarette use and dual use of e-cigarettes and cigarettes. RESULTS In the study samples (exclusive e-cigarette use [n = 1,755], dual-use [n = 1,200]), higher proportions of exclusive e-cigarette users reported using high nicotine concentrations than dual users (18.3 % vs. 8.6 %). Among exclusive e-cigarette users, never vs. former smokers and daily (vs. someday) e-cigarette users were more likely to use high vs. low nicotine. In both exclusive and dual users, younger (vs. older) adults were more likely to report using high nicotine concentration e-cigarettes than most other nicotine levels. Current dual users who did vs. did not report using e-cigarettes to quit smoking had higher odds of using high vs. 0 % nicotine concentrations. CONCLUSIONS High-nicotine e-cigarette use might be elevated in subpopulations that face greater risks for vaping (e.g., never smokers, young adults) than groups who benefit from the potential harm reduction. Regulatory restrictions on high-nicotine products may selectively affect some subgroups adversely impacted by vaping.
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- Hongying Daisy Dai
- College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States.
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- College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States
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- Institute for Addiction Science and Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Ulualp SO, Kezirian EJ. Advanced Diagnostic Techniques in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2024; 57:371-383. [PMID: 38485538 DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2024.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2024]
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Optimal surgical and medical management of obstructive sleep apnea requires clinically reliable identification of patterns and sites of upper airway obstruction. A wide variety of modalities have been used to evaluate upper airway obstruction. Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) and cine MRI are increasingly used to identify upper airway obstruction sites, to characterize airway obstruction patterns, to determine optimum medical and surgical treatment, and to plan individualized surgical management. Here, we provide an overview of the applications of DISE and cine MRI in assessing upper airway obstruction in children and adults with obstructive sleep apnea.
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- Seckin O Ulualp
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Health, 2360 North Stemmons Freeway, F6.215, Dallas, TX 75207, USA.
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Department of Head and Neck Surgery, 1131 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 302, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
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Streb AR, Benedet J, Dutra RP, Corrêa LQ, Del Duca GF. Effect of Combined Physical Exercise Training in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Among Adults with Obesity: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Prev (2022) 2024; 45:377-389. [PMID: 38393547 DOI: 10.1007/s10935-024-00776-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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It is necessary to understand the relationship between different models of exercise periodization and the reduction of cardiovascular risk in adults with obesity. The aim of this study was to verify the effect of two periodization models of combined training on the cardiovascular risk of adults with obesity of both sexes. A randomized clinical trial was conducted with adults of both sexes with obesity. They were divided into three groups: control group (CG), non-periodized combined training group (NG), and combined training group with linear periodization (PG). The NG and PG groups underwent physical exercise training regimen for 16 weeks, in three weekly sessions of 60 min each, with the volume and intensity equalized. Cardiovascular risk was measured by the overall Framingham risk score (FRS). Generalized estimation equations and individual responsiveness analyses were used, stratified by sex. A statistically significant reduction in FRS was observed only in men of the NG (pre: 2.50 ± 0.56; post: 0.50 ± 1.02; p-value = 0.001). There was no statistically significant intervention effect on the women's cardiovascular risk. It was found that, regardless of sex, subjects in the control group mostly presented results of increased cardiovascular risk. In contrast, those belonging to the exercise groups, if not reduced, at least stabilized the chances of suffering a cardiovascular event in the next ten years after 16 weeks of combined training. Sixteen weeks of non-periodized combined training were sufficient to reduce cardiovascular risk in men with obesity. Both periodization models were important to stabilize the risk of developing a cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years.
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- Anne Ribeiro Streb
- Postgraduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brasil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brasil
- Department of Physical Education - DEF, Sports Center - CDS, Federal University of Santa Catarina - UFSC, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brasil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Research Group on Physical Activity and Public Health, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rua Visconde de Paranaguá, 102, Centro, Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, 96200-190, Brasil
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- Physical Education Course, Research Group on Physical Activity and Public Health, Institute of Education, Federal University of Rio Grande, Av. Itália, s/n - km Campus Carreiros, Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, 96203-900, Brasil
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- Department of Physical Education - DEF, Sports Center - CDS, Federal University of Santa Catarina - UFSC, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brasil
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O'Brien AM, May TA, Koskey KLK, Bungert L, Cardinaux A, Cannon J, Treves IN, D'Mello AM, Joseph RM, Li C, Diamond S, Gabrieli JDE, Sinha P. Development of a Self-Report Measure of Prediction in Daily Life: The Prediction-Related Experiences Questionnaire. J Autism Dev Disord 2024:10.1007/s10803-024-06379-2. [PMID: 38713266 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-024-06379-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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PURPOSE Predictions are complex, multisensory, and dynamic processes involving real-time adjustments based on environmental inputs. Disruptions to prediction abilities have been proposed to underlie characteristics associated with autism. While there is substantial empirical literature related to prediction, the field lacks a self-assessment measure of prediction skills related to daily tasks. Such a measure would be useful to better understand the nature of day-to-day prediction-related activities and characterize these abilities in individuals who struggle with prediction. METHODS An interdisciplinary mixed-methods approach was utilized to develop and validate a self-report questionnaire of prediction skills for adults, the Prediction-Related Experiences Questionnaire (PRE-Q). Two rounds of online field testing were completed in samples of autistic and neurotypical (NT) adults. Qualitative feedback from a subset of these participants regarding question content and quality was integrated and Rasch modeling of the item responses was applied. RESULTS The final PRE-Q includes 19 items across 3 domains (Sensory, Motor, Social), with evidence supporting the validity of the measure's 4-point response categories, internal structure, and relationship to other outcome measures associated with prediction. Consistent with models of prediction challenges in autism, autistic participants indicated more prediction-related difficulties than the NT group. CONCLUSIONS This study provides evidence for the validity of a novel self-report questionnaire designed to measure the day-to-day prediction skills of autistic and non-autistic adults. Future research should focus on characterizing the relationship between the PRE-Q and lab-based measures of prediction, and understanding how the PRE-Q may be used to identify potential areas for clinical supports for individuals with prediction-related challenges.
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- Amanda M O'Brien
- Program in Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA.
- McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.
- Hock E. Tan and K. Lisa Yang Center for Autism Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.
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- School of Education, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, Hofstra University, Long Island, NY, USA
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- McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry and O'Donnell Brain Institute, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Hock E. Tan and K. Lisa Yang Center for Autism Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Hock E. Tan and K. Lisa Yang Center for Autism Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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Sand K, Starrfelt R, Robotham RJ. Cognitive Functioning and Assessment in Adults with Cerebral Palsy: A Scoping Review. Dev Neurorehabil 2024:1-11. [PMID: 38702978 DOI: 10.1080/17518423.2024.2347991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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In this scoping review, we summarize the current knowledge of cognitive functioning in adults with cerebral palsy (CP), and identify the neuropsychological tests typically used in this population. 39 studies from the period January 1990 - August 2023 were included in the review, and they differ widely in their aims and approach to studying cognition. Very few studies have cognitive assessment as their core aim and use a neuropsychological test battery. The included studies show great variability in reported intelligence and cognitive functioning in adults with CP, and cognitive deficits have been reported in all cognitive domains. Most of the studies suffer from methodological limitations, and there is ample room for improvement within the field. We conclude by suggesting a number of recommendations that may contribute to increasing our understanding of cognitive impairments in adults with CP.
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Zhang G, Wang S, Ma P, Li S, Sun X, Zhao Y, Pan J. Increased regional body fat is associated with depressive symptoms: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES data obtained during 2011-2018. BMC Psychiatry 2024; 24:336. [PMID: 38702637 PMCID: PMC11067210 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-024-05782-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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AIMS The findings from previous epidemiological studies of the association between regional body fat and depressive symptoms have been unclear. We aimed to determine the association between the body fat in different regions and depressive symptoms based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). METHODS This study included 3393 participants aged ≥ 20 years from the NHANES performed during 2011-2018. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. The fat mass (FM) was measured in different regions using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry to determine the total FM, trunk FM, arm FM, and leg FM. The FM index (FMI) was obtained by dividing the FM in kilograms by the square of the body height in meters. Weighted data were calculated in accordance with analytical guidelines. Linear logistic regression models were used to quantify the association between regional FMI and depressive symptoms. Univariate and stratified analyses were also performed. RESULTS The participants in this study comprised 2066 males and 1327 females. There were 404 (11.91%) participants with depressive symptoms, who were aged 40.89 ± 11.74 years and had a body mass index of 30.07 ± 7.82 kg/m². A significant association was found between total FMI and depressive symptoms. In the fully adjusted multivariate regression model, a higher total FMI (odds ratio = 2.18, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.08-4.39) was related to a higher risk of depressive symptoms, while increased total FMI (β = 1.55, 95% CI = 0.65-2.44, p = 0.001), trunk FMI (β = 0.57, 95% CI = 0.04-1.10, p = 0.036), and arm FMI (β = 0.96, 95% CI = 0.33-1.59, p = 0.004) were significantly associated with PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) scores, whereas the leg FMI was not (p = 0.102). The weighted association between total FMI and depressive symptoms did not differ significantly between most of the subpopulations (all p values for interaction > 0.05). The risk of having depression was higher in individuals who were non-Hispanic Whites, smokers, drinkers, obese, and had diabetes and thyroid problems (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION These findings suggest that the population with a higher regional FMI is more likely to have depressive symptoms, especially in those who also have an increased total FMI. The association is more pronounced in individuals who are smokers, drinkers, obese, and have diabetes and thyroid problems.
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- GuiMei Zhang
- Department of Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine Centre, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510632, P.R. China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine Centre, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510632, P.R. China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine Centre, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510632, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Research, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine Centre, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510632, P.R. China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine Centre, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510632, P.R. China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine Centre, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510632, P.R. China.
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Strøm JJ, Andersen CA, Jensen MB, Thomsen JL, Laursen CB, Skaarup SH, Schultz HHL, Hansen MP. The effect of focused lung ultrasonography on antibiotic prescribing in patients with acute lower respiratory tract infections in Danish general practice: study protocol for a pragmatic randomized controlled trial (PLUS-FLUS). Trials 2024; 25:298. [PMID: 38698471 PMCID: PMC11064394 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-024-08129-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of antibiotics is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance and is considered a major threat to global health. In Denmark, approximately 75% of antibiotic prescriptions are issued in general practice, with acute lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) being one of the most common indications. Adults who present to general practice with symptoms of acute LRTI often suffer from self-limiting viral infections. However, some patients have bacterial community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), a potential life-threatening infection, that requires immediate antibiotic treatment. Importantly, no single symptom or specific point-of-care test can be used to discriminate the various diagnoses, and diagnostic uncertainty often leads to (over)use of antibiotics. At present, general practitioners (GPs) lack tools to better identify those patients who will benefit from antibiotic treatment. The primary aim of the PLUS-FLUS trial is to determine whether adults who present with symptoms of an acute LRTI in general practice and who have FLUS performed in addition to usual care are treated less frequently with antibiotics than those who only receive usual care. METHODS Adults (≥ 18 years) presenting to general practice with acute cough (< 21 days) and at least one other symptom of acute LRTI, where the GP suspects a bacterial CAP, will be invited to participate in this pragmatic randomized controlled trial. All participants will receive usual care. Subsequently, participants will be randomized to either the control group (usual care) or to an additional focused lung ultrasonography performed by the GP (+ FLUS). The primary outcome is the proportion of participants with antibiotics prescribed at the index consultation (day 0). Secondary outcomes include comparisons of the clinical course for participants in groups. DISCUSSION We will examine whether adults who present with symptoms of acute LRTI in general practice, who have FLUS performed in addition to usual care, have antibiotics prescribed less frequently than those given usual care alone. It is highly important that a possible reduction in antibiotic prescriptions does not compromise patients' recovery or clinical course, which we will assess closely. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06210282. Registered on January 17, 2024.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergy, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Deng X, Liang C, Zhou L, Shang X, Hui X, Hou L, Wang Y, Liu W, Liang S, Yao L, Yang K, Li X. Network meta-analysis of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics for the treatment of chronic constipation in adults. Eur J Nutr 2024:10.1007/s00394-024-03410-1. [PMID: 38693449 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-024-03410-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the outcomes associated with the use of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics for the treatment of chronic constipation in adults. METHODS We searched eight electronic databases from database inception to July 11, 2023, to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that report efficacy and safety for the treatment of chronic constipation. The risk of bias in the included RCTs was evaluated according to the Cochrane tool, and the certainty of the evidence was assessed using the Confidence in Network Meta-Analysis framework. The analysis was conducted using R version 4.3.0. RESULTS Out of the 37 RCTs, a total of 21 different types of interventions were reported, involving 3,903 patients. This NMA demonstrated that both prebiotics and synbiotics resulted in an increase in frequency of stool movements per week. Compared to placebo, lactulose (Mean difference [MD] = 3.39, 95% Confdence interval [CI] [1.13, 5.65], moderate certainty), mix2 (consisting of Lactulose and Bacillus coagulans) (MD = 3.63, 95% CI [1.37, 5.89], moderate certainty), mix6 (consisting of Lactulose and Bifidobacterium coagulans) (MD = 4.30, 95% CI [1.04, 7.54], low certainty), and mix7 (consisting of Lactulose, Bifidobacterium subtilis, and Enterococcus faecium) (MD = 4.58, 95% CI [1.35, 7.78], moderate certainty) exhibited a significant effect. Notably, mix7 demonstrated the highest probability of being the most effective intervention (94.8%). Furthermore, when compared to L. plantarum, four probiotics and two synbiotics showed significant advantages in the Patient Assessment of Constipation Symptoms (PAC-SYM) score. L. reuteri (MD = -13.74, 95% CI [-22.20, -4.66], very low certainty) exhibited a significant effect in improving the Patient Assessment of Constipation Quality of Life (PAC-QoL) score. In terms of safety, there were no statistically significant differences between the intervention and control groups in all adverse event analyses. CONCLUSIONS Moderate to very low evidence supports the use of lactulose and synbiotics to increase the number of weekly stool movements in patients, particularly highlighting the significant impact of synbiotics in increasing the number of weekly stool movements in patients with constipation. The use of L. paracasei showed improvements in PAC-SYM scores, while L. reuteri demonstrated enhancements in PAC-QoL scores.
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- Xinxin Deng
- Health Technology Assessment Center/Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Health Technology Assessment Center/Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Health Technology Assessment Center/Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Public Health and Emergency Management, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Health Technology Assessment Center/Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Health Technology Assessment Center/Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Health Technology Assessment Center/Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
- Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- Health Technology Assessment Center/Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
- Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, 199 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
- Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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Jinnouchi H, Kiyama M, Kitamura A, Matsudaira K, Kakihana H, Hayama-Terada M, Muraki I, Honda E, Okada T, Yamagishi K, Imano H, Iso H. Medical and exercise consultation use for low back and knee pain among cardiovascular mass screening population: A cross-sectional study. Prev Med Rep 2024; 41:102684. [PMID: 38533393 PMCID: PMC10963857 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Low back and knee pain, as major symptoms and early signs of osteoarthritis, have restricted healthy life expectancy, and numerous guidelines have recommended therapeutic exercise as the first-line treatment for chronic pain. Proportions of medical and exercise consultation use for those pain have been unclear, and these may change in the future. We performed a cross-sectional study of 2,954 persons aged over 30 years in 2017 as a part of the Circulatory Risk in Communities Study. A generalized linear model with logit link and 11-year age-group moving averages were used to estimate sex- and age-specific average proportions of lifetime pain, chronic pain, and dysfunctional chronic pain of the low back and knee, and history of medical and exercise consultation use. The medical consultation use increased in the order of lifetime pain, chronic pain, and dysfunctional chronic pain, reaching 69.1 % [65.2, 72.8] in women and 74.9 % [70.3, 79.0] in men for chronic low back pain, and 70.3 % [66.1, 74.2] in women and 55.6 % [49.3, 61.7] in men for chronic knee pain. On the other hand, the exercise consultation use accounted for 36.5 % [32.6, 40.6] in women and 28.8 % [24.4, 33.5] in men for chronic low back pain, and 40.8 % [36.5, 45.2] in women and 20.6 % [16.0, 26.0] in men for chronic knee pain. This survey revealed the differences in the multilayer proportions of medical and exercise consultation use for low back and knee pain in the cardiovascular mass screening, suggesting exercise consultation was less often provided compared to medical consultation.
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- Hiroshige Jinnouchi
- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Nippon Medical School, 1-25-16 Nezu, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0031, Japan
- Department of Public Health Medicine, Institute of Medicine, and Health Services Research and Development Center, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tenno-dai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8575, Japan
- Osaka Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, 1-6-107 Morinomiya, Joto-ku, Osaka 536-8588, Japan
- Research Team for Social Participation and Community Health, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, 35-2 Sakae-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-0015, Japan
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- Osaka Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, 1-6-107 Morinomiya, Joto-ku, Osaka 536-8588, Japan
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- Yao City Public Health Center, 1-2-5 Shimizu-cho, Yao, Osaka 581-0006, Japan
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- Department of Medical Research and Management for Musculoskeletal Pain, 22nd Century Medical & Research Center, the University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Kobe Gakuin University, 518 Arise, Ikawadani-cho, Nishi-ku, Kobe 651-2180 Japan
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- Yao City Public Health Center, 1-2-5 Shimizu-cho, Yao, Osaka 581-0006, Japan
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- Public Health, Department of Social Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Osaka Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, 1-6-107 Morinomiya, Joto-ku, Osaka 536-8588, Japan
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- Osaka Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, 1-6-107 Morinomiya, Joto-ku, Osaka 536-8588, Japan
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- Department of Public Health Medicine, Institute of Medicine, and Health Services Research and Development Center, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tenno-dai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8575, Japan
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- Osaka Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, 1-6-107 Morinomiya, Joto-ku, Osaka 536-8588, Japan
- Public Health, Department of Social Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
- Department of Public Health, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohnohigashi, Osakasayama, Osaka 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Public Health Medicine, Institute of Medicine, and Health Services Research and Development Center, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tenno-dai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8575, Japan
- Osaka Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, 1-6-107 Morinomiya, Joto-ku, Osaka 536-8588, Japan
- Public Health, Department of Social Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
- Institute for Global Health Policy Research, Bureau of International Health Cooperation, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, 1-21-1 Toyama, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8655, Japan
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Linet MS, Curtis RE, Schonfeld SJ, Vo JB, Morton LM, Dores GM. Survival of adult AML patients treated with chemotherapy in the U.S. population by age, race and ethnicity, sex, calendar-year period, and AML subgroup, 2001-2019. EClinicalMedicine 2024; 71:102549. [PMID: 38524920 PMCID: PMC10957373 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Background Population-based survival studies of adult acute myeloid leukemia (AML) have not simultaneously evaluated age at diagnosis, race and ethnicity, sex, calendar period or AML subtypes/subgroups among chemotherapy-treated patients. Methods For 28,473 chemotherapy-treated AML patients diagnosed at ages ≥20 years in population-based cancer registry areas of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (2001-2018, followed through 2019), we evaluated 1-month through 5-year relative survival (RS) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) using the actuarial method in the SEER∗Stat Survival Session and overall survival (OS) using multivariable Cox regression to estimate proportional hazard ratios (HR) and 95% CI. Findings RS decreased with increasing age (20-39, 40-59, 60-74, 75-84, ≥85 years) at AML diagnosis. RS declined substantially within the first month and, except for acute promyelocytic leukemia, decreasing patterns continued thereafter for core binding factor AML, AML with antecedent condition/therapy, and all other AML. For all ages, acute promyelocytic leukemia RS stabilized after the first year. For total AML the hazard of death was significantly increased for non-Hispanic (NH)-Black (HR = 1.18, 95% CI = 1.12-1.24) and NH-Pacific Islander patients (HR = 1.31, 95% CI = 1.11-1.55) compared with NH-White patients. In contrast, NH-Asian and Hispanic patients had similar OS to NH-White patients across all ages and most AML subgroups. Males had significantly inferior survival to females with some exceptions. Compared to 2001-2006, in 2013-2018 OS improved for all age and AML subgroups. Interpretation Chemotherapy-treated U.S. adults with AML have notable differences in survival by age, race and ethnicity, sex, calendar-year period, and AML subgroup. Despite survival gains over time, our findings highlight the need for improving early outcomes across all AML subgroups, older ages, and Black and Pacific Islander patients and long-term outcomes among most treated groups. Funding Intramural Research Program of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology.
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- Martha S. Linet
- Radiation Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9609 Medical Center Drive 7E, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
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- Radiation Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9609 Medical Center Drive 7E, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
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- Radiation Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9609 Medical Center Drive 7E, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
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- Radiation Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9609 Medical Center Drive 7E, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
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- Radiation Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9609 Medical Center Drive 7E, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
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- Radiation Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9609 Medical Center Drive 7E, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology, Silver Spring, MD, USA
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Crossman S, Drummond M, Elliott S, Kay J, Montero A, Petersen JM. Facilitators and constraints to adult sports participation: A systematic review. Psychol Sport Exerc 2024; 72:102609. [PMID: 38360078 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2024.102609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Despite the well-documented health, social and economic benefits of sports participation, adults' participation in organised sport declines as age increases. To date, no review has summarised the multi-level factors that influence adults' decisions to participate in sport. Therefore, this systematic literature review aimed to: 1) determine the facilitators, constraints and negotiated constraints to adults' (25-64 years) sport participation, and 2) summarise these factors according to the multiple levels of the social-ecological model. A total of 91 articles were identified following an extensive literature search conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. Studies were published over four decades (1983-2023), predominantly located in North America (n = 45; 49.5%), ranged from 5 to 10,646 participants, examined mainly middle-aged adults (Mrange = 35-44 years; n = 52; 48.6%), included more males (61.6%) than females (38.1%), and were conducted in primarily single sport contexts (n = 63; 69.2%). Overall, more unique facilitators (55 items) were identified than constraints (35 items) and negotiated constraints (13 items). The desire for improved health and enjoyment were the most frequently reported facilitators, and the main constraints were injury or illness and family commitments. Constraint negotiation strategies largely included individual (e.g., implementing financial strategies) and interpersonal factors (e.g., encouraging others to participate). This review highlighted the expansive multi-level factors that influence adults' sports participation, reiterated the complexity of developing appropriate sport offerings, and identified a lack of studies examining non-sport participants. Strategies to support adult sport participation should focus on enjoyment, consider co-designed sport modifications to alleviate perceived constraints and integrate behaviour change theory to foster positive sport participation habits.
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- Sarah Crossman
- Flinders University, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Sport, Health, Activity, Performance and Exercise (SHAPE) Research Centre, Bedford Park, Australia.
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- Flinders University, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Sport, Health, Activity, Performance and Exercise (SHAPE) Research Centre, Bedford Park, Australia
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- Flinders University, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Sport, Health, Activity, Performance and Exercise (SHAPE) Research Centre, Bedford Park, Australia
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- Flinders University, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Sport, Health, Activity, Performance and Exercise (SHAPE) Research Centre, Bedford Park, Australia
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- Flinders University, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Sport, Health, Activity, Performance and Exercise (SHAPE) Research Centre, Bedford Park, Australia
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- Flinders University, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Sport, Health, Activity, Performance and Exercise (SHAPE) Research Centre, Bedford Park, Australia
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McKiel A, Woods S, Gabriel DA, Vandenboom R, Falk B. Post-activation potentiation and potentiated motor unit firing patterns in boys and men. Eur J Appl Physiol 2024; 124:1561-1574. [PMID: 38159138 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-023-05377-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Post-activation potentiation (PAP) describes the enhancement of twitch torque following a conditioning contraction (CC) in skeletal muscle. In adults, PAP may be related to muscle fibre composition and is accompanied by a decrease in motor unit (MU) firing rates (MUFRs). Muscle fibre composition and/or activation is different between children and adults. This study examined PAP and MU firing patterns of the potentiated knee extensors in boys and men. METHODS Twenty-three boys (10.5 ± 1.3 years) and 20 men (23.1 ± 3.3 years) completed familiarization and experimental sessions. Maximal isometric evoked-twitch torque and MU firing patterns during submaximal contractions (20% and 70% maximal voluntary isometric contraction, MVIC) were recorded before and after a CC (5 s MVIC). PAP was calculated as the percent-increase in evoked-twitch torque after the CC. MU firing patterns were examined during submaximal contractions before and after the CC using Trigno Galileo surface electrodes (Delsys Inc) and decomposition algorithms (NeuroMap, Delsys Inc). MU action potential amplitudes (MUAPamp) and MUFRs were calculated for each MU and exponential MUFR-MUAPamp relationships were calculated for each participant and trial. RESULTS PAP was higher in men than in boys (98.3 ± 37.1% vs. 68.8 ± 18.3%, respectively; p = 0.002). Following potentiation, the rate of decay of the MUFR-MUAPamps relationship decreased in both contractions, with a greater decrease among boys during the high-intensity contractions. CONCLUSION Lower PAP in the boys did not coincide with smaller changes in potentiated MU firing patterns, as boys had greater reductions in MUFRs with potentiation compared with men in high-intensity contractions.
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- Andrew McKiel
- Department of Kinesiology, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1, Canada
- Centre for Bone and Muscle Health, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1, Canada
- Centre for Bone and Muscle Health, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1, Canada
- Centre for Bone and Muscle Health, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1, Canada.
- Centre for Bone and Muscle Health, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada.
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Wang X, Wu Y, Chen Y, Xu J, Gao Q, Zang S. Traffic-related pollution and symptoms of depression and anxiety among Chinese adults: A population-based study. J Affect Disord 2024; 352:101-109. [PMID: 38360369 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.02.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Limited understanding exists regarding the associations of traffic-related pollution with depression and anxiety symptoms in individuals residing within low- and middle-income countries. METHODS Data for this study were extracted from the Psychology and Behavior Investigation of Chinese Residents (PBICR) survey, implemented between June 20 and August 31, 2023. We determined residential proximity to major roadways through self-reports and evaluated depression symptoms using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), along with anxiety symptoms assessed through the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). We examined the associations between residential proximity to major roadways and depression and anxiety symptoms using logistic regressions and generalized linear models, while controlling for potential confounding variables. RESULTS This study comprised a total of 22,723 participants. The adjusted odds ratios (OR) for depression symptoms were 1.34 (95 % confidence interval (CI) 1.20, 1.51), 1.29 (95 % CI 1.17, 1.43), 1.34 (95 % CI 1.20, 1.49), and 1.32 (95 % CI 1.17, 1.49) among individuals residing within <50 m, 50-100 m, 101-200 m, and 201-300 m, respectively, in comparison to those residing >300 m from a major roadway. Individuals residing <50 m, 50-100 m, 101-200 m, and 201-300 m from a major roadway exhibited adjusted OR for anxiety symptoms of 1.49 (95 % CI 1.30, 1.69), 1.21 (95 % CI 1.07, 1.37), 1.38 (95 % CI 1.21, 1.56), and 1.38 (95 % CI 1.20, 1.59), respectively, in contrast to those residing >300 m. CONCLUSIONS This study provides valuable insights into the associations between environmental factors and mental health. The findings underscore the importance of integrating environmental considerations into comprehensive mental health frameworks, especially for individuals residing near high-traffic areas.
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- Xue Wang
- Department of Community Nursing, School of Nursing, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110122, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, No.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No.155 Nanjing North Street, Heping District Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110002, China
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- Department of Community Nursing, School of Nursing, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110122, China
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- Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110122, China
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- Department of Community Nursing, School of Nursing, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110122, China.
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Xu F, Earp JE, Delmonico MJ, Lofgren IE, Riebe D. A cross-sectional study of the relationship between physical activity, diet quality, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in US adults. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2024; 34:1226-1234. [PMID: 38418349 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2023.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is associated with many diseases, especially cardiovascular disease (CVD). Research into the independent and integrated relationships of physical activity and diet quality with hs-CRP across sex-specific cohorts is lacking. METHODS AND RESULTS National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data (2015-2018) was used to examine the relationship between physical activity and diet quality with hs-CRP and hs-CRP classified CVD risk using multiple multinormal logistic regression adjusted for covariates including demographics. Physical activity was measured using a self-reported survey and further categorized to those who met (MPAR) or did not meet (NPAR) national recommendations. Diet quality was measured using the Healthy Eating Index-2015, and further categorized to higher (HDQ) and lower (LDQ) diet quality. hs-CRP was also categorized as low, average, and high CVD risk using established cut-points. Physical activity was inversely related to hs-CRP in males (p < 0.001) whereas diet quality was inversely related to hs-CRP in females (p = 0.031). Compared to those with NPAR and LDQ, the hs-CRP for males with NPAR and HDQ and females with MPAR and HDQ was 1.18 mg/L and 0.75 mg/L lower respectively. Although, diet quality was inversely associated with high CVD risk in both sexes (p < 0.05), the lowest proportion of high and average CVD risk was observed in males and females with MPAR and HDQ. CONCLUSION Physical activity and diet-quality lowered CVD risk regardless of sex. However, the independent effects of physical activity and diet quality on hs-CPR differs between sexes.
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- Furong Xu
- College of Education, University of Rhode Island, 142 Flagg Road, Kingston, RI 02881, United States.
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Rhode Island, Independent Square, Kingston, RI 02881, United States
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- Department of Nutrition, University of Rhode Island, Fogarty Hall, Kingston, RI 02881, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Rhode Island, Independent Square, Kingston, RI 02881, United States
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Qi X, Zhang K, Wang Y, Wan G, Sun J, Sun J, Zhao W. Incidence and characteristics of otitis media with effusion in adults before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 281:2275-2280. [PMID: 38085307 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-023-08338-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the incidence and characteristics of adult otitis media with effusion (OME) before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A retrospective descriptive study was conducted. The incidence, age, sex, affected ear side, time of OME onset according to COVID-19 and days of improvement after conservative treatment were determined to assess the clinical features of adult OME in different periods of the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS The incidence of adult OME during these periods was 3.17%, 2.30%, 6.18%, and 3.68%, respectively. Unilateral ear involvement and male sex were more common. The onset of adult OME occurred 7.80 ± 3.97 days after COVID-19 diagnosis, and improvement was observed after 12.24 ± 5.08 days of conservative treatment. Patients in the post-pandemic period were older than those in the non-pandemic period. CONCLUSION The incidence of adult OME in China showed a tendency to decrease, recover, and decrease again following the COVID-19 outbreak. Pandemic prevention and control measures have had a certain impact on reducing the incidence, but the elderly are more prone to this disease.
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- Xiaoyu Qi
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 443 Huangshan Road, Hefei, 230026, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 443 Huangshan Road, Hefei, 230026, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 443 Huangshan Road, Hefei, 230026, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 443 Huangshan Road, Hefei, 230026, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 443 Huangshan Road, Hefei, 230026, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 443 Huangshan Road, Hefei, 230026, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 443 Huangshan Road, Hefei, 230026, People's Republic of China.
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Kendzerska T, Murray BJ, Colelli DR, Dela Cruz GR, Gershon AS, Povitz M, Talarico R, Boulos MI. The relationship between the morningness-eveningness questionnaire and incident cancer: A historical clinical cohort study. Sleep Med 2024; 117:139-145. [PMID: 38537521 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2024.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVE We conducted a retrospective cohort study to explore the relationship between chronotype measured by the total Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ) score and incident cancer. METHODS We used clinical and provincial health administrative data on consecutive adults who underwent a Level 1 Polysomnography (PSG) and completed the MEQ between 2010 and 2015 in an academic hospital (Ontario, Canada) and were cancer-free at baseline. Cancer status was derived from the Ontario Cancer Registry. Individuals were followed until death or March 31, 2020. We used multivariable Cox cause-specific regressions to address the research objective. RESULTS Of 3,004 individuals, 1,781 were analyzed: a median age of 54 years (IQR: 40-64) and 838 (47.1%) men. The median total MEQ score was 63 (IQR: 55-69); 61 (3.4%) were classified as evening (≤41), 536 (30.1%) as intermediate (42-58), and 1,184 (66.5%) as morning chronotypes (≥59). Over a median of 7 years (IQR: 5-8), 120 (6.7%) developed cancer. A U-shape relationship was found between the total MEQ score and an increased hazard of incident cancer, controlling for PSG measures of sleep apnea severity and sleep architecture, demographics, and comorbidities. Compared to the median of 63.0, a total MEQ score greater or less than the median was associated with an increased hazard of incident cancer, with the largest effect for those with a total score ≥76 (e.g., HR of a MEQ total score of 78 vs. 63: 2.01, 95% CI: 1.09-3.71). CONCLUSION The U-shaped curve may reflect deviations from a standard circadian tendency, which may stress biological systems and influence malignancy risk.
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- Tetyana Kendzerska
- Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital/University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; ICES, Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Sleep Laboratory, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- ICES, Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Respirology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Sleep Laboratory, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Walsh G, Wilson CE, Hevey D, Moore S, Flynn C, Breheny E, O'Keeffe F. "This is real", "this is hard" and "I'm not making it up": Experience of diagnosis and living with non-epileptic attack disorder. Epilepsy Behav 2024; 154:109753. [PMID: 38636109 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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PURPOSE To use a qualitative research approach to explore adults' experience of living with non-epileptic attack disorder. OBJECTIVE The objective was to explore the experience of adults (18 years+) with a confirmed diagnosis of non-epileptic attack disorder (NEAD) across the trajectory of the disorder. The topics investigated included the onset of symptoms, the experience of non-epileptic attacks, the diagnostic process and living with NEAD. METHOD Twelve people diagnosed with NEAD who attended a tertiary hospital neurology department took part in semi-structured interviews. The data generated were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. RESULTS Eleven women and one man with median age of 25 years took part. Three themes were developed: mind-body (dis)connect, a stigmatised diagnosis and a role for containment. Adults spoke about their experience of nonepileptic attacks, the diagnostic and management process and the impact of both nonepileptic attacks and the NEAD diagnosis on their lives. CONCLUSIONS Adults' experience's within the healthcare system across the trajectory of NEAD influenced their own understanding and trust in their NEAD experience, how they shared this with others in their social and work lives and how they managed their NEAD symptoms on a daily basis. The research suggests the need for a consistent, timely implementation of a rule-in diagnostic approach and multi-disciplinary management of NEAD. It is recommended that lessons be taken from theoretical models including the common-sense model and a modified version of the reattribution model to support the de-stigmatisation of this diagnosis to inform psychoeducation and professionally facilitated peer-support groups.
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- Geralynn Walsh
- The School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.
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- The School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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- St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- The School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland; St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork
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Pengpid S, Peltzer K. Prevalence and correlates of psychological distress among national community-based adult populations in Nauru, Tukelau and Tuvalu. Int J Soc Psychiatry 2024; 70:437-444. [PMID: 38054448 DOI: 10.1177/00207640231212978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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AIMS The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence and correlates of psychological distress (PD) in three small Pacific Island countries. METHOD National cross-sectional data (pooled sample N = 3,088, 18-69 years) of participants from the STEPS surveys in Nauru (2015/16; N = 1382), Tukelau (2014; N = 554) and Tuvalu (2015; N = 1152) were analysed. RESULTS In the pooled sample 30.4% participants had PD (⩾20 scores), 18.1% mild (20-24 scores), 7.8% moderate (25-29 scores) and 4.4% severe (30-50 scores) PD. The prevalence of PD in Nauru was 41.5%, in Tukelau 5.0% and in Tuvalu 22.7%. In the adjusted logistic regression analysis with the pooled sample, younger age (18-39 years), alcohol family problems, heart attack/stroke, current smoking, high salt intake and high sedentary behaviour were positively associated with PD, while male sex and being from Tukelau and Tuvalu were negatively associated with PD. CONCLUSION Almost one in three participants reported PD and several associated factors were found that can be targeted in population interventions.
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- Supa Pengpid
- Department of Health Education and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Public Health, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa
- Department of Healthcare Administration, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung
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- Department of Health Education and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Psychology, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Department of Psychology, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung
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Kentrou V, Livingston LA, Grove R, Hoekstra RA, Begeer S. Perceived misdiagnosis of psychiatric conditions in autistic adults. EClinicalMedicine 2024; 71:102586. [PMID: 38596613 PMCID: PMC11001629 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Background Many autistic people, particularly women, do not receive an autism diagnosis until adulthood, delaying their access to timely support and clinical care. One possible explanation is that autistic traits may initially be misinterpreted as symptoms of other psychiatric conditions, leading some individuals to experience misdiagnosis of other psychiatric conditions prior to their autism diagnosis. However, little is currently known about the frequency and nature of psychiatric misdiagnoses in autistic adults. Methods Using data collected in the first half of 2019 from an ongoing longitudinal register of autistic adults in the Netherlands, this study explored the frequency of perceived psychiatric misdiagnoses before receiving an autism diagnosis. Gender differences were also explored. A sample of 1211 autistic adults (52.6% women, mean age 42.3 years), the majority of whom were Dutch and relatively highly educated, was evaluated. Findings Results showed that 24.6% (n = 298) of participants reported at least one previous psychiatric diagnosis that was perceived as a misdiagnosis. Personality disorders were the most frequent perceived misdiagnoses, followed by anxiety disorders, mood disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome/burnout-related disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Autistic women (31.7%) reported perceived misdiagnoses more frequently than men (16.7%). Women were specifically more likely than men to report perceived misdiagnoses of personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. Women also reported prior psychiatric diagnoses more often in general (65.8% versus 34.2% in men). Within the group of individuals with a prior diagnosis, perceived misdiagnoses were equally likely for men and women. Interpretation One in four autistic adults, and one in three autistic women, reported at least one psychiatric diagnosis, obtained prior to being diagnosed with autism, that was perceived as a misdiagnosis. Inaccurate diagnoses are linked to long diagnostic pathways and delayed recognition of autism. These findings highlight the need for improved training of mental health practitioners, in order to improve their awareness of the presentation of autism in adulthood and of the complex relationship between autism and co-occurring conditions. The current study constitutes a first step towards showing that autistic adults, and particularly women, may be at greater risk of experiencing misdiagnoses. Future studies based on larger, more representative samples are required, to replicate current findings and provide more reliable estimates of the overall frequency of misdiagnoses as well as the frequency of misdiagnoses for specific psychiatric conditions. Funding This study was made possible by funding from the Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMW), project number 60-63600-98-834.
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- Vasiliki Kentrou
- Department of Experimental and Applied Psychology, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical Developmental Psychology, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Maeda T, Najima Y, Kamiyama Y, Nakao S, Ozaki Y, Nishio H, Tsuchihashi K, Ichihara E, Miumra Y, Endo M, Maruyama D, Yoshinami T, Susumu N, Takekuma M, Motohashi T, Ito M, Baba E, Ochi N, Kubo T, Uchino K, Kimura T, Tamura S, Nishimoto H, Kato Y, Sato A, Takano T, Yano S. Effectiveness and safety of primary prophylaxis with G-CSF after induction therapy for acute myeloid leukemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the clinical practice guidelines for the use of G-CSF 2022 from the Japan society of clinical oncology. Int J Clin Oncol 2024; 29:535-544. [PMID: 38494578 PMCID: PMC11043120 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-023-02465-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Although granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) reduces the incidence, duration, and severity of neutropenia, its prophylactic use for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) remains controversial due to a theoretically increased risk of relapse. The present study investigated the effects of G-CSF as primary prophylaxis for AML with remission induction therapy. A detailed literature search for related studies was performed using PubMed, Ichushi-Web, and the Cochrane Library. Data were independently extracted and assessed by two reviewers. A qualitative analysis of pooled data was conducted, and the risk ratio with corresponding confidence intervals was calculated in the meta-analysis and summarized. Sixteen studies were included in the qualitative analysis, nine of which were examined in the meta-analysis. Although G-CSF significantly shortened the duration of neutropenia, primary prophylaxis with G-CSF did not correlate with infection-related mortality. Moreover, primary prophylaxis with G-CSF did not affect disease progression/recurrence, overall survival, or adverse events, such as musculoskeletal pain. However, evidence to support or discourage the use of G-CSF as primary prophylaxis for adult AML patients with induction therapy remains limited. Therefore, the use of G-CSF as primary prophylaxis can be considered for adult AML patients with remission induction therapy who are at a high risk of infectious complications.
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- Tomoya Maeda
- Department of Hemato-Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, 1397-1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, 350-1298, Japan.
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- Hematology Division, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital, 3-18-22 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8677, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-8640, Japan
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- Department of Breast Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-Ku, Tokyo, 135-8850, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyushu University Hospital, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Center for Clinical Oncology, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-Cho, Kita-Ku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Toranomon Hospital, 2-2-2 Toranomon, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-8470, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyushu University Hospital, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Hematology Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-Ku, Tokyo, 135-8850, Japan
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International University of Health and Welfare Narita Hospital, 4-3 Kozunomori, Narita, Chiba, 286-8686, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology, Shizuoka Cancer Center Hospital, Sunto-Gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, 8-1 Kawada-Cho, Shinjyuku-Ku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyushu University Hospital, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Oncology and Social Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine 4, Kawasaki Medical School, 2-6-1 Nakasange, Kita-Ku, Okayama, 700-8505, Japan
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- Department of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-Cho, Kita-Ku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, 5-9-22 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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- Department of Urology, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8509, Japan
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- Department of Nursing, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-Cho, Kita-Ku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Drug Information, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shonan University of Medical Sciences, 16-48 Kamishinano, Totsuka-Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 224-0806, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-Cho, Hirosaki, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Breast Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-Ku, Tokyo, 135-8850, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan
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Özcan H, Burger NB, Derksen ME, Peute LW, Huirne JAF, De Leeuw RA. The differences between adults and adolescents using a mobile health application for menstrual complaints: A usability and qualitative study. Int J Med Inform 2024; 185:105382. [PMID: 38437753 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2024.105382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND A "Menstruatie Educatie Kalender" application (Menstruation Education Calendar, (MEK-APP)) was developed for adults to evaluate menstrual complaints. The future aim of this app is to use it as a self-diagnostic instrument for menstrual abnormalities for both adults and adolescents. Early identification of the potential of an application for future use by both user groups would increase implementation success and adoption of the application. OBJECTIVE To compare differences in experienced usability by adults versus adolescents and to identify factors influencing future use for both age groups in one mHealth application (in this study the MEK-APP). METHODS This study consisted of three phases: (1) usability testing of the MEK-APP for iOS and Android by think-aloud method, (2) two-month daily use and (3) in-depth individual interview. During the think-aloud sessions, twelve tasks were performed in the application while they were thinking aloud. Usability problems were rated for their severity with Nielsen' Severity Scale. Both the think-aloud sessions and in-depth interviews were verbatim transcribed and thematically analyzed to determine the factors influencing future use for both groups. In addition, the System Usability Scale (SUS) and Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) questionnaires were filled out during the interviews. RESULTS Seven adults (>18 years) and seven adolescents (14-18 years) evaluated the MEK-APP. There were 14 usability issues and 16 bugs in both groups. There were no differences between adults and adolescents. In the thematic qualitative analysis, the following future use factors were identified: user-expectation, motivation, privacy, understandability, and user-experience. The user-expectation, motivation and privacy differed between both groups but did not influence usage. No differences were observed in SUS and IMI scores between both groups. CONCLUSIONS There are five factors influencing the future use of a menstrual-related mHealth application for both adults and adolescents. It is possible to serve different age groups with a single application.
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- Habibe Özcan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Amsterdam Reproduction and Development Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC and VUmc, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Amsterdam Reproduction and Development Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC and VUmc, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Informatics, eHealth Living & Learning Lab Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam Public Health, Digital Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Informatics, eHealth Living & Learning Lab Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam Public Health, Digital Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Amsterdam Reproduction and Development Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC and VUmc, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Amsterdam Reproduction and Development Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC and VUmc, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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Altawalbeh SM, Wateska AR, Nowalk MP, Lin CJ, Harrison LH, Schaffner W, Zimmerman RK, Smith KJ. Cost-effectiveness of an in-development adult-formulated 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in US adults aged 50 years or older. Vaccine 2024; 42:3024-3032. [PMID: 38580515 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Indirect effects of childhood pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV) have diminished the cost-effectiveness of current adult vaccine recommendations. An in-development adult-formulated 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV21) may play a critical role in reducing pneumococcal illness by targeting a larger number of serotypes responsible for adult pneumococcal infections. This study assesses the cost-effectiveness of PCV21 in US adults aged 50 years or older compared with currently recommended pneumococcal vaccines, from both the societal and healthcare perspectives. A Markov model evaluated the lifetime cost-effectiveness of PCV21 (given at age 50 years only, at ages 50/65 years, and risk-based at ages < 65 years plus age-based at age 65 years) compared to no vaccination and to currently recommended pneumococcal vaccines given either as currently recommended or routinely at ages 50/65 years. The analysis was conducted in hypothetical Black and non-Black cohorts aged 50 years or older, with and without considering childhood pneumococcal vaccination indirect effects. Model parameters were based on US data. Parameter uncertainty was assessed using 1-way and probabilistic sensitivity analyses. From the societal perspective, PCV21 at ages 50/65 years compared to PCV21 at age 50 years cost $7,410 per quality adjusted life year (QALY) gained in Black cohort analyses and $85,696/QALY gained in the non-Black cohort; PCV21 at ages 50/65 years had the most favorable public health outcomes. From the healthcare perspective, compared to no vaccination, PCV21 at age 50 years cost $46,213/QALY gained in the Black cohort and $86,629/QALY in non-Blacks. All other strategies were dominated in both cohorts and from both perspectives. When considering childhood pneumococcal vaccination indirect effects, costs of PCV21 at ages 50/65 years remained less than $140,000/QALY gained from the societal perspective in both populations. PCV21 is potentially cost-effective compared to currently approved pneumococcal vaccines in adults aged 50 years or older from both the societal and healthcare perspectives.
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- Shoroq M Altawalbeh
- Jordan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Irbid, Jordan.
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
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- The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, United States.
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- Center for Genomic Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
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- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, United States.
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
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Serpa-Díaz D, Llanos-Florez CA, Uribe RS, de Salazar DIM, Giraldo-Gonzalez GC, Urina-Triana M, Suarez-Rodriguez AF, Alzate-Vinasco MA. Glycemic Control and Body Weight Reduction with Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Colombian Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Findings from the COLIBRI Study. Diabetes Ther 2024:10.1007/s13300-024-01586-7. [PMID: 38691323 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-024-01586-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Type 2 diabetes is a prevalent condition. The change in glucose control and body weight with the use of once-weekly semaglutide was evaluated in individuals with Type 2 diabetes in Colombia. METHODS This was a real-world, multi-centre, single-arm study involving adults in Colombia with Type 2 diabetes treated with once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide for approximately 26 weeks. The primary endpoint assessed the change in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) from baseline to end of study. Secondary endpoints included changes in body weight from baseline to end of study. The study also explored the proportion of participants achieving predefined HbA1c targets and weight-loss responses at the end of the study. RESULTS Data from 225 patients across 11 centers were collected. Most patients were women (65%), and the mean age of the population was 57 years with a median HbA1c of 7.6% and a median body weight of 86 kg. After approximately 26 weeks, semaglutide was associated with a significant reduction in HbA1c of - 0.88 and a body weight reduction of - 4.04kg. The proportion of patients with HbA1c < 7% increased from 32 to 66% at end of study. CONCLUSION Patients treated with once-weekly semaglutide experienced a clinically significant reduction in HbA1c and body weight. These results are in line with previous clinical trials.
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- Facultad de Ciencias de La Salud, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Barranquilla, Colombia
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Díaz-Sánchez JP, Lanchimba C, Obaco M. The relationship between income, weight, and using traffic-light labeling to buy processed food in Ecuador. J Public Health Policy 2024:10.1057/s41271-024-00486-1. [PMID: 38684867 DOI: 10.1057/s41271-024-00486-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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This paper presents an investigation of the factors influencing the decision to purchase processed food based on traffic-light labeling (TLL). To achieve this, we use data from the official National Survey of Health and Nutrition, which gathered information on 26,532 individuals aged between 19 and 59 between 2011 and 2013. Employing a probit regression to assess the likelihood of buying food based on TLL, we identify a positive association between income level and the probability of buying food based on TLL; indeed, our model suggests that a 1% increase in monthly income increases by 0.008 the probability of buying food based on TLL. We infer that people with higher levels of income are more aware of the benefits of TLL and healthy food habits. Our results also suggest that the probability of basing purchasing decisions on TLL is higher for overweight people compared to those of normal weight, that is, overweight people buy their processed food paying more attention to TLL compared to normal weight people.
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- Departamento de Economía Cuantitativa, Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Quito, Ecuador
- Institut de Recherche en Gestion et en Economie, Université Savoie Mont Blanc, Annecy, France
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- Departamento de Economía FACEA, Universidad Católica del Norte de Chile, Antofagasta, Chile
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Palmer PM, Padilla AH, Murray SC, Rashidi M, Martinez-Fisher A, Winter T. The Impact of Videofluoroscopic Pulse Rate on Duration and Kinematic Measures in Infants and Adults with Feeding and Swallowing Disorders. Dysphagia 2024:10.1007/s00455-024-10709-y. [PMID: 38683399 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-024-10709-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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This investigation assessed the impact of temporal resolution during a videofluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing (VFSS) on measures of duration and kinematics. Thirty adult and ten infant swallow studies, all acquired at 30 frames and 30 pulses per second, were obtained from a New Mexico hospital. All swallow studies were altered to simulate 15 and 5 pulses per second. Duration measures included pharyngeal response time, duration of upper esophageal sphincter (UES) opening, velopharyngeal closure duration and total swallow duration. Kinematic measures were assessed in adults only and included peak hyoid position and extent of UES opening during the swallow. Analysis of outcome measures was performed and compared across the three temporal resolutions (30, 15, and 5 pulses per second). For data points where normative values are available, we evaluated the impact of temporal resolution on clinical determination (i.e., did a change in pulse rate alter the clinical classification). Kinematic and duration measures were altered with changes in pulse rate and these changes increased as temporal resolution decreased. For outcome measures where normative values are available, accuracy of clinical determination decreased with decreased pulse rate. Temporal resolution impacts duration and kinematic measures. However, the direction of these changes is unpredictable, indicating sensitivity and specificity are both affected. Without a predictable impact, the use of lower pulse rates may alter clinical impressions and treatment recommendations yielding inappropriate treatment goals and treatment duration.
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- University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, NM, MSC01 1195, 87131-0001, USA
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- University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, NM, MSC01 1195, 87131-0001, USA
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Aghaei F. Comparison the Voice Onset Time (VOT) of Postlingual Cochlear Implant Users and Normal Peers in the CAPE_V Sentences as Continues Speech Task. J Voice 2024:S0892-1997(24)00076-6. [PMID: 38679524 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2024.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Auditory perception plays a crucial role in speech and language development, emphasizing concerns about hearing loss. While cochlear implantation (CI) nearly tackles challenges associated with postlingual hearing loss in adults, the importance of "auditory feedback" and acoustic assessment becomes crucial for evaluating speech disorders and devising effective treatments. This study aims to address the gap in assessing Voice Onset Time (VOT) as an indicator of nuanced variations in the speech of CI users during a continuous speech task. METHOD Recordings of Persian CAPE-V sentences were obtained from 25 CI users and 25 healthy speakers, with a mean age of 33.2years (SD=11.5, range=18-55years). Ten words, incorporating both voiced and voiceless consonants, were selected from the CAPE-V sentences. VOT measurements for the specified stop consonants at the initial syllables of these chosen words were computed using PRAAT. A comparative analysis between the two age- and gender-matched groups was conducted using an independent sample t test. Subsequently, ANCOVA was employed to examine the influence of demographic factors on VOT values among CI participants. RESULTS Unvoiced consonant /p/ in /po/, /pɑ/, /pe/, and /pa/ syllables had higher VOT values in the healthy group, while the voiced consonant /d/ in /da/ and /di/ syllables demonstrated higher VOT values in the CI group (P < 0.05). Apart from /po/ and /di/ syllables, no significant impacts of demographic factors on VOT values were observed (P ≥ 0.8). CONCLUSION Despite the improvement in speech quality after CI, subtle differences persist. The motor theory, which underscores the impact of auditory inputs on temporal coordination, highlights the role of VOT in speech discrimination. Various linguistic factors affect VOT, including articulation position, vowel context, and raised vowels. While CI enhances syllable distinction, challenges in articulation for adults suggest a need for targeted training in rehabilitation programs, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for CI users.
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- Fatemeh Aghaei
- Department of Speech Pathology, Paramedical Sciences School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Margari A, De Agazio G, Marzulli L, Piarulli FM, Mandarelli G, Catanesi R, Carabellese FF, Cortese S. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sexual offending: A systematic review. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2024; 162:105687. [PMID: 38685290 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2024.105687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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The relationship between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sexual offending (SO) is an overlooked issue, both in clinical practice and in research. Based on a pre-specified protocol (PROSPERO: CRD42024501598), we systematically searched Pubmed and Scopus, between January 1st, 1994 and January 12th, 2024, for articles related to SO in ASD. Study quality was assessed with study design-specific tools (Study Quality Assessment Tools, NHLBI, NIH). We found 19 relevant publications (five cross-sectional studies, two case-control studies, and 12 case reports). Seven of the studies were deemed of "good" quality, the rest as "fair". Included studies addressed three key aspects: 1) psychopathological characteristics of individuals with ASD that increase the risk of committing SO; 2) intervention strategies for individuals with ASD and SO; 3) involvement of individuals with ASD and SO in the justice system. Overall, while there is an increasing interest in this topic, more rigorous study designs, including randomised controlled trials, are needed to inform clinical practice and healthcare and social policies.
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- Anna Margari
- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Section of Criminology and Forensic Psychiatry, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Section of Criminology and Forensic Psychiatry, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Section of Criminology and Forensic Psychiatry, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Section of Criminology and Forensic Psychiatry, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy.
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- Centre for Innovation in Mental Health, School of Psychology, Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK; Clinical and Experimental Sciences (CNS and Psychiatry), Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK; Solent NHS Trust, Southampton, UK; Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone, New York University Child Study Center, New York, NY, USA; DiMePRe-J-Department of Precision and Rigenerative Medicine-Jonic Area, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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Shi T, Li D, Li D, Sun J, Xie P, Wang T, Li R, Li Z, Zou Z, Ren X. Individual and joint associations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with gallstone disease in adults: A cross-sectional study. Chemosphere 2024; 358:142168. [PMID: 38685323 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Disturbances in the enterohepatic circulation are important biological mechanisms for causing gallstones and also have important effects on the metabolism of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Moreover, PFAS is associated with sex hormone disorder which is another important cause of gallstones. However, it remains unclear whether PFAS is associated with gallstones. In this study, we used logistic regression, restricted cubic spline (RCS), quantile g-computation (qg-comp), Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR), and subgroup analysis to assess the individual and joint associations of PFAS with gallstones and effect modifiers. We observed that the individual associations of perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDeA) (OR: 0.600, 95% CI: 0.444 to 0.811), perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUA) (OR: 0.630, 95% CI: 0.453 to 0.877), n-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (n-PFOS) (OR: 0.719, 95% CI: 0.571 to 0.906), and perfluoromethylheptane sulfonic acid isomers (Sm-PFOS) (OR: 0.768, 95% CI: 0.602 to 0.981) with gallstones were linearly negative. Qg-comp showed that the PFAS mixture (OR: 0.777, 95% CI: 0.514 to 1.175) was negatively associated with gallstones, but the difference was not statistically significant, and PFDeA had the highest negative association. Moreover, smoking modified the association of perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) with gallstones. BKMR showed that PFDeA, PFNA, and PFUA had the highest groupPIP (groupPIP = 0.93); PFDeA (condPIP = 0.82), n-perfluorooctanoic acid (n-PFOA) (condPIP = 0.68), and n-PFOS (condPIP = 0.56) also had high condPIPs. Compared with the median level, the joint association of the PFAS mixture with gallstones showed a negative trend; when the PFAS mixture level was at the 70th percentile or higher, they were negatively associated with gallstones. Meanwhile, when other PFAS were fixed at the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles, PFDeA had negative associations with gallstones. Our evidence emphasizes that PFAS is negatively associated with gallstones, and more studies are needed in the future to definite the associations of PFAS with gallstones and explore the underlying biological mechanisms.
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- Tianshan Shi
- Institute of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China; Institute for Health Statistics and Intelligent Analysis, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
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Al-Atiyyat N, Ibraheemi AA, Rababa M, Othman WM, Khait AA, Jaradat DAS. Public Awareness of Palliative Care: A Nationally Representative Sample of Jordanian Adults. J Pain Symptom Manage 2024:S0885-3924(24)00737-1. [PMID: 38679305 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2024.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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CONTEXT Internationally, studies suggest that inadequate comprehension of the concept of palliative care and misconceptions about it hinder the effective use of palliative care, especially in developing nations. OBJECTIVE To assess the awareness of the adult population in Jordan regarding palliative care. METHODS The study used a cross-sectional design and an online self-administered questionnaire survey. The recruitment method was convenience snowball sampling of three thousand nine hundred forty-two Jordanian adults covering 12 governorates. Participants were recruited through social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp. The process of gathering data commenced in October -December 2023. Descriptive statistics were computed. RESULTS A study of 3942 respondents in Jordan found that 45% have some knowledge of palliative care, with 31% being pretty knowledgeable. Most respondents (89%) strongly agree that patients with incurable illnesses should receive palliative care, with cancer patients showing the highest level of agreement (96%). The most agreed-upon aspect of palliative care is controlling pain and symptoms at home, while the least agreed-upon aspect is providing information on benefits and financial matters. The study also highlighted the link between palliative care and mortality, suggesting the need for increased awareness and education. CONCLUSION The demand for palliative care in Jordan is increasing, requiring increased access, a holistic approach, open discussions, and easily accessible information. Challenges include integrating palliative care into non-malignant progressive diseases, ensuring comprehensive end-of-life care, promoting societal receptiveness towards mortality, enhancing information accessibility, and health promotion efforts. The study's results indicate the importance of implementing educational strategies and engaging families and communities in policy-making to change public knowledge and attitudes toward palliative care.
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- Nijmeh Al-Atiyyat
- Advanced Nurse Specialist/Oncology Associate Professor, Department of Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan; UNESCO- International Bioethics Committee and Co-Editor of the IBC/UNESCO Newsletter.
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- Jordanian Board of Radiation Oncology, Head of Oncology and Nuclear Center Al Kafeel Superspeciality hospital, Karbala, Iraq.
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan.
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan.
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- Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan.
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan.
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Blake TL, Sly PD, Andersen I, Wainwright CE, Reid DW, Bell SC, Smith BR, Kettle AJ, Dickerhof N. Changes in urinary glutathione sulfonamide (GSA) levels between admission and discharge of patients with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 2024:S1569-1993(24)00054-7. [PMID: 38658253 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2024.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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There is an urgent need to develop sensitive, non-invasive biomarkers that can track airway inflammatory activity for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Urinary glutathione sulfonamide (GSA) levels correlate well with GSA levels in BAL samples and other markers of neutrophilic inflammation, suggesting that this biomarker may be suitable for tracking disease activity in this population. We recruited 102 children (median 11.5 years-old) and 64 adults (median 32.5 years-old) who were admitted to hospital for management of an acute pulmonary exacerbation and/or eradication of infectious agents such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Staphylococcus aureus. Our aim was to explore how urinary GSA levels changed across admission timepoints. Urine samples were collected at admission and discharge, and GSA measured by liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry. Paired admission-discharge results were compared using Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Paired admission-discharge samples were available for 53 children and 60 adults. A statistically significant difference was observed between admission-discharge for children and adults. Spearman's correlation analysis identified a correlation between urinary GSA levels and sex and S. aureus infection for children only. Our preliminary findings suggest that urinary GSA is responsive to the resolution of an acute pulmonary exacerbation and therefore warrants further studies in this population.
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- Tamara L Blake
- Children's Health and Environment Program, Child Health Research Centre, University of Queensland, 62 Graham St, South Brisbane, Australia, 4101.
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- Children's Health and Environment Program, Child Health Research Centre, University of Queensland, 62 Graham St, South Brisbane, Australia, 4101
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- Children's Health and Environment Program, Child Health Research Centre, University of Queensland, 62 Graham St, South Brisbane, Australia, 4101
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Queensland Children's Hospital, 501 Stanley St, South Brisbane, Australia, 4101
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine, The Prince Charles Hospital, Staib Rd, Chermside, Australia, 4032
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine, The Prince Charles Hospital, Staib Rd, Chermside, Australia, 4032; Translational Research Institute, 37 Kent St, Woolloongabba, Australia, 4102
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- Mātai Hāora - Centre for Redox Biology, Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science, University of Otago Christchurch, New Zealand, 8140
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- Mātai Hāora - Centre for Redox Biology, Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science, University of Otago Christchurch, New Zealand, 8140
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- Mātai Hāora - Centre for Redox Biology, Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science, University of Otago Christchurch, New Zealand, 8140
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Poursalehi D, Lotfi K, Shahdadian F, Hajhashemy Z, Rouhani P, Saneei P. Dietary intake of methyl donor nutrients in relation to metabolic health status, serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and adropin. Clin Nutr 2024; 43:1353-1362. [PMID: 38677046 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2024.04.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS There is a lack of evidence on dietary intake of methyl donor nutrients with metabolic health status and related biomarkers. Thus, this study aimed to assess the relation between methyl donor nutrients intake and metabolic health status with regarding the interactive roles of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and adropin in Iranian adults. METHODS This cross-sectional survey was conducted among 527 Iranian adults (45.7% female) selected by multistage cluster random-sampling method. A validated food frequency questionnaire was used to evaluate participants' dietary intake. Metabolic unhealthy status was defined by Wildman criteria as having ≥ 2 of hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hypo-HDL-cholesterolemia, hypertension, chronic inflammation, and insulin resistance. Concentrations of metabolic parameters, BDNF and adropin were determined using fasting blood samples. RESULTS An inverse association was found between methyl donor nutrients intake and metabolically unhealthy status in multivariable-adjusted model (ORT3 vs. T1 = 0.30; 95%CI: 0.12-0.75). This association was especially significant among overweight/obese adults and was stronger in women. Additionally, consumption of vitamin B6 and choline was separately related to reduced odds of metabolically unhealthy status. Methyl donor intake was not significantly related to low BDNF (ORT3 vs. T1 = 0.93; 95%CI: 0.60-1.44) and adropin (ORT3 vs. T1 = 0.71; 95%CI: 0.44-1.15). However, the interaction between high methyl donor nutrients intake and high BDNF was related to lower odds of metabolically unhealthy status in multivariable-adjusted model (ORMDNS∗BDNF = 0.27; 95%CI: 0.11-0.67). CONCLUSION Higher intake of methyl donor nutrients, alone and in interaction with BDNF levels, was associated with decreased odds of metabolically unhealthy status in Iranian adults.
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- Donya Poursalehi
- Students' Scientific Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Abid S, Shaffer L, Bayat A, Lee M, Keller A, Jain R. Concentrations of dehydroepiandrosterone-sulphate (DHEA-S) in people with cystic fibrosis on and off elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor. J Cyst Fibros 2024:S1569-1993(24)00052-3. [PMID: 38653651 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2024.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Levels of sulfated Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA-S) are unknown in people with Cystic Fibrosis (pwCF). DHEA-S is reported to have an inverse association with inflammation and warrants evaluation in pwCF. METHODS We compared differences in DHEA-S and other hormones between pwCF (n = 180) and without CF (n = 180) and DHEA-S association with percent predicted forced expiratory volume in one second (ppFEV1). We also evaluated DHEA-S levels in people with CF on elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor (ETI) (n = 145). RESULTS PwCF (not on ETI) had lower DHEA-S levels compared to healthy non-CF controls. DHEA-S levels in individuals with CF on ETI were similar to those without CF. Lower DHEA-S levels were associated with lower ppFEV1. CONCLUSIONS PwCF (not on ETI) have lower levels of DHEA-S than people without CF or people with CF on ETI. Additional studies are needed to investigate the impact of DHEA-S on the health of pwCF and mechanisms involved.
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- Shadaan Abid
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PN 19104, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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- Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
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Oskarsson A, Höybye C. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in men with Prader-Willi syndrome. Growth Horm IGF Res 2024; 76:101593. [PMID: 38669801 DOI: 10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder typically characterized by body composition abnormalities, hyperphagia, behavioral challenges, cognitive dysfunction, and hormone deficiencies. Hypogonadism is common but knowledge on potential side effects of testosterone replacement is limited, in particular, the long-term effects on behavior and PSA. PATIENTS AND METHODS Retrospective case studies of seven men, median age 46 years, with genetically verified PWS, testosterone treated hypogonadism and available PSA values were included. Long-term follow-up of PSA was accessible in four patients. Medical records were reviewed for adverse effects. RESULTS Five men were treated with intramuscular testosterone undecanoate, two had no hypogonadism. Median PSA was 0.68 μg/L (0.23-1.3), median testosterone 15 nmol/L. After a median time of 17 years of testosterone replacement median PSA was 0.75 μg/L (range 0.46-1.4). Testosterone replacement was well tolerated, and no major behavioral changes were reported. Five were treated with growth hormone for >20 years. CONCLUSION Levels of PSA were low. Long-term treatment with testosterone was working well and did not result in any clinically meaningful increase in PSA. Our results indicate that testosterone replacement is neither associated with serious adverse events regarding changes in behavior or effect on PSA. However, larger studies are needed to confirm our results.
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- Anna Oskarsson
- Department of Medicine, St Göran Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Endocrinology and Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Lozada J, Gómez JO, Serrano-Mayorga CC, Viñán Garcés AE, Enciso V, Mendez-Castillo L, Acosta-González A, Bustos IG, Fuentes YV, Ibáñez-Prada ED, Crispin AM, Delgado-Cañaveral MC, Morales Celis LM, Jaimes D, Turner P, Reyes LF. Streptococcus pneumoniae as a colonizing agent of the Nasopharynx - Oropharynx in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Vaccine 2024; 42:2747-2757. [PMID: 38514352 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.03.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Streptococcus pneumoniae (Spn) is a commensal pathogen that usually colonizes the upper respiratory tract of children. Likewise, Spn colonization has been considered a critical factor in the development of pneumococcal invasive disease. However, Spn prevalence in adults remains unclear. This study performs a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the prevalence of Spn Nasopharynx - Oropharynx Colonization (NOC) in adults. METHODS A Systematic review of scientific databases was utilized to identify eligible studies that follow strict selection criteria. Subsequently, a meta-analysis was conducted to establish NOC prevalence in adults (≥18 years old). The heterogeneity and sensitivity analyses were assessed using the microorganism identification technique, sample type, and age subgroups. RESULTS Initial selection includes 69 studies, with 37 selected for the meta-analysis, involving 23,724 individuals. The overall prevalence (95 % CI) of Spn NOC among adults was 6 % (5-9). The subgroup analysis revealed that young adults (YA), 18-64 years old, had a prevalence of 10 %, whereas older adults (OA), ≥65 years old, had a prevalence of 2 %. The identification of Spn NOC may vary depending on the method of diagnosis used. High heterogeneity (I2 > 90 %) was observed but diminished to 70 % when the analysis was restricted to oropharyngeal swabs as an identification method. Furthermore, heterogeneity decreased to 58 % when exclusively employing traditional culture as the identification method. CONCLUSIONS This study found a low prevalence of Spn NOC in adults. Notably, the prevalence of Spn NOC was higher in younger adults than in older adults. It is essential to highlight a significant heterogeneity among studies, which indicates there is no standardized method of Spn NOC identification.
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- Julián Lozada
- School of Medicine, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Clínica Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Bioscience PhD, Engineering School, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Clínica Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Unisabana Center for Translational Science, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Clínica Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Bioscience PhD, Engineering School, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Unisabana Center for Translational Science, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Clínica Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Unisabana Center for Translational Science, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
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- Bioscience PhD, Engineering School, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Unisabana Center for Translational Science, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Bioscience PhD, Engineering School, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Clínica Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Clínica Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Unisabana Center for Translational Science, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
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- Unisabana Center for Translational Science, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Clínica Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
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- Cambodia-Oxford Medical Research Unit, Angkor Hospital for Children, Siem Reap, Cambodia; Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Clínica Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia; Pandemic Sciences Institute, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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Daley MF, Reifler LM, Shoup JA, Glanz JM, Lewin BJ, Klein NP, Kharbanda EO, McLean HQ, Hambidge SJ, Nelson JC, Naleway AL, Weintraub ES, McNeil MM, Razzaghi H, Singleton JA. Influenza vaccination accuracy among adults: Self-report compared with electronic health record data. Vaccine 2024; 42:2740-2746. [PMID: 38531726 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.03.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the validity of electronic health record (EHR)-based influenza vaccination data among adults in a multistate network. METHODS Following the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 influenza seasons, surveys were conducted among a random sample of adults who did or did not appear influenza-vaccinated (per EHR data) during the influenza season. Participants were asked to report their influenza vaccination status; self-report was treated as the criterion standard. Results were combined across survey years. RESULTS Survey response rate was 44.7% (777 of 1740) for the 2018-2019 influenza season and 40.5% (505 of 1246) for the 2019-2020 influenza season. The sensitivity of EHR-based influenza vaccination data was 75.0% (95% confidence interval [CI] 68.1, 81.1), specificity 98.4% (95% CI 92.9, 99.9), and negative predictive value 73.9% (95% CI 68.0, 79.3). CONCLUSIONS In a multistate research network across two recent influenza seasons, there was moderate concordance between EHR-based vaccination data and self-report.
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- Matthew F Daley
- Institute for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA; Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Institute for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Institute for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Institute for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA; Department of Epidemiology, Colorado School of Public Health, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, CA, USA.
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- Kaiser Permanente Vaccine Study Center, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, CA, USA.
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- Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, Marshfield, WI, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA; Department of Ambulatory Care Services, Denver Health and Hospitals, Denver, CO, USA.
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- Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA, USA.
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- Center for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Portland, OR, USA.
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- Immunization Safety Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- Immunization Safety Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Xie W, Lu D, Liu S, Li J, Li R. The optimal exercise intervention for sleep quality in adults: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Prev Med 2024; 183:107955. [PMID: 38641082 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2024.107955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND The impact of various exercise modalities on the improvement of sleep quality in adults remains controversial. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to perform a network meta-analysis to analyze the effects of different exercise interventions on sleep quality in adults. METHODS The PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, Web of Science, and EBSCO databases were searched for studies published from March 18, 1993, to March 18, 2023. The Cochrane risk of bias tool was used to assess the quality of the included studies. Then, a random-effects network meta-analysis was conducted within a frequentist framework. RESULTS A total of 2142 participants from 27 randomized controlled trials were included in the analysis. Exercise modalities such as Pilates, yoga, and traditional Chinese exercises were found to significantly improve sleep quality when compared to a no-exercise control group, with Pilates exhibiting the most potent effect at a 95.3% improvement level. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that exercise interventions are effective in enhancing sleep quality in adults. Adapting exercise to individual preferences and needs may maximize the sleep-related benefits of the activity. REGISTRATION The review was registered with PROSPERO, registration number CRD42023434565.
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- Wenjie Xie
- Beijing Sport University, Laboratory of Sports Stress and Adaptation of General Administration of Sport, Beijing 100084, China
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- Beijing Sport University, Laboratory of Sports Stress and Adaptation of General Administration of Sport, Beijing 100084, China
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- Beijing Sport University, Laboratory of Sports Stress and Adaptation of General Administration of Sport, Beijing 100084, China
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- Beijing Sport University, Laboratory of Sports Stress and Adaptation of General Administration of Sport, Beijing 100084, China.
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- Beijing Sport University, College of Education,Beijing 100084, China
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Cordón L, Chorão P, Martín-Herreros B, Montoro J, Balaguer A, Guerreiro M, Villalba M, Facal A, Asensi P, Solves P, Gómez I, Santiago M, Lamas B, Bataller A, Granados P, Sempere A, Sanz GF, Sanz MA, Sanz J. Immune reconstitution after single-unit umbilical cord blood transplantation using anti-thymoglobulin and myeloablative conditioning in adults with hematological malignancies. Ann Hematol 2024:10.1007/s00277-024-05758-0. [PMID: 38634914 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-024-05758-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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This study aimed to investigate the kinetics of immune recovery following umbilical cord blood transplantation (UCBT) in adults who received a myeloablative conditioning (MAC) regimen and antithymocyte globulin (ATG). While the immune recovery kinetics has been extensively studied in pediatric UCBT recipients, limited data exist for adults. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of 221 consecutive adult patients who underwent UCBT with MAC and ATG at a single institution. Our objective was to evaluate the influence of patient, disease, and transplant factors, along with acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD), on immune reconstitution and overall survival. Our findings confirm a delayed recovery of T cells, while B and NK cell reconstitution exhibited rapid progress, with NK cell counts reaching normal levels within 3 months post-transplantation and B cells within 6 months. Within CD3+ T cells, CD8+ T cells also experienced a delayed recovery (12 months), but to a lesser extent compared to CD4+ T cells (18 months). Delayed immune recovery of T-cell subsets was associated with the development of aGVHD grade II-IV, older age, CMV negativity, and a female donor. Patients with lymphoproliferative diseases showed slower NK cell recovery. Our study demonstrates that adult patients undergoing MAC with ATG and receiving a single unit UCBT for hematologic malignancies experienced rapid reconstitution of NK and B cells. However, T cell recovery, particularly CD4+ T cells, was significantly delayed. To enhance T cell recovery, it may be crucial to consider UCB units with higher cellularity and optimize ATG doses in conditioning.
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- Lourdes Cordón
- Hematology Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell, 106, Valencia, 46026, Spain.
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Cáncer (CIBERONC), Instituto Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
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- Hematology Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell, 106, Valencia, 46026, Spain
- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hematology Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell, 106, Valencia, 46026, Spain
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- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hematology Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell, 106, Valencia, 46026, Spain
- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hematology Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell, 106, Valencia, 46026, Spain
- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hematology Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell, 106, Valencia, 46026, Spain
- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hematology Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell, 106, Valencia, 46026, Spain
- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Cáncer (CIBERONC), Instituto Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hematology Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell, 106, Valencia, 46026, Spain
- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hematology Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell, 106, Valencia, 46026, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Cáncer (CIBERONC), Instituto Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hematology Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell, 106, Valencia, 46026, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Cáncer (CIBERONC), Instituto Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hematology Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell, 106, Valencia, 46026, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Cáncer (CIBERONC), Instituto Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hematology Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell, 106, Valencia, 46026, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Cáncer (CIBERONC), Instituto Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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Petrovic J, Mettler J, Cho S, Heath NL. The effects of loving-kindness interventions on positive and negative mental health outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Psychol Rev 2024; 110:102433. [PMID: 38652973 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2024.102433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Loving-kindness meditations involve sending feelings of kindness and care to a series of people including oneself, loved ones, strangers, and all beings. Loving-kindness interventions (LKIs), which include knowledge and/or practice related to loving-kindness, have been gaining attention as a potential intervention for improving mental health in adults. This meta-analysis synthesized the effects of LKIs on both positive (i.e., mindfulness, compassion, positive affect) and negative (i.e., negative affect, psychological symptoms) indices of mental health across comparison types (i.e., passive control, active control, alternative treatment) and general sample types (i.e., community, university), and explored characteristics of LKIs that may impact their effectiveness (i.e., intervention format, intervention length, presence/absence of a live facilitator). Following a systematic review of six databases in November 2023, 23 randomized controlled studies met eligibility criteria and were included in the review. Relative to passive control groups, LKIs had positive effects on mindfulness, compassion, positive affect, negative affect, and psychological symptoms; these effects were non-significant relative to active control groups and alternative therapeutic treatments. Notably, the effects of LKIs did not differ as a function of sample type, intervention format, intervention length, or the presence/absence of a live facilitator. Findings provide support for the effectiveness of LKIs relative to passive control conditions, as well as their potential comparability to alternative evidence-based therapeutic treatments, and provide insight into resource-effective approaches to the delivery of effective LKIs. However, additional studies are needed to confirm the impacts of LKIs relative to other interventions in the field.
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- Julia Petrovic
- Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP), McGill University, Canada.
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- Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP), McGill University, Canada
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- Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP), McGill University, Canada
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Meng F, Liu P, Du Y, Yao J, Fan L, Lv C, Chen Y, Chen X, Jiang W, Zhang W, Sun D. Association Between Iodine Status and Prevalence of Hypothyroidism, Autoimmune Thyroiditis, and Thyroid Nodule: a Cross-Sectional Study in Shandong Province, China. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04179-4. [PMID: 38619679 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04179-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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In this study, the aim was to investigate the correlation between varying levels of urinary iodine concentration (UIC) in adults and the occurrence of thyroid diseases, with the additional objective of determining the optimal iodine status level for adults. A cross-sectional study was conducted on adults from six areas with different drinking water iodine concentrations (WIC) without eating iodized salt in Heze and Jining counties, Shandong Province, China. A total of 1336 adults were included in this study, and drinking water samples, blood samples, urine samples, thyroid ultrasound, and a questionnaire were collected. UIC, free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroid hormone (FT4), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb) and thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb) were detected. There were no significant differences in the detection rates of hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity (TAI) among the different median UIC groups (UIC < 100 μg/L, 100-199 μg/L, 200-299 μg/L, ≥ 300 μg/L). However, the detection rates of hypothyroidism were higher in the UIC < 100 μg/L group (16.67%) and the UIC ≥ 300 μg/L group (16.51%) compared to the other groups. The detection rate of TAI increased as UIC levels increased. The detection rate of thyroid nodule (TN) in the UIC < 100 μg/L group was significantly higher than that in the UIC 200-299 μg/L UIC group (χ2 = 10.814, P = 0.001). After adjusting confounding factors, it was found that low UIC (< 100 μg/L) was a risk factor for TN (OR 1.83, 95% CI [1.04-3.22]). Meanwhile, there no statistical difference between UIC 200 and 299 μg/L and UIC 100 and199 μg/L for OR of hypothyroidism, TAI, and TN. This study identified associations between different UIC levels and the prevalence of thyroid disorders, with low UIC (< 100 μg/L) posing a risk for TN, and the detection rate of TN and hypothyroidism was the lowest in UIC (200-299 μg/L) group. Therefore, the acceptable UIC range of 'adequate' iodine intake among adults can be widened from 100-199 µg/L to 100-299 µg/L.
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- Fangang Meng
- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Baojian Road 157, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
- Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Lab of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Baojian Road 157, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
- Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Lab of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Baojian Road 157, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
- Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Lab of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Public Health, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Baojian Road 157, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
- Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Lab of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Baojian Road 157, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
- Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Lab of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Baojian Road 157, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
- Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Lab of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Baojian Road 157, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
- Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Lab of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
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- Institute for Endemic Disease Prevention and Treatment of Shandong Province, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Baojian Road 157, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China.
- Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Lab of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China.
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Baojian Road 157, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China.
- Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Lab of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China.
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Liu R, Zhao Q, Yu M, Chen H, Yang X, Liu S, Okan O, Chen X, Xing Y, Guo S. Measuring General Health Literacy in Chinese adults: validation of the HLS 19-Q12 instrument. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1036. [PMID: 38622565 PMCID: PMC11017570 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-17977-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Health literacy measurement lays a solid foundation to identify associations with health outcomes and monitor population health literacy levels over time. In mainland China, most existing health literacy instruments are either knowledge-based or practice-based, making health literacy results incomparable between China and other countries. This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of the 12-item Health Literacy Population Survey (HLS19-Q12) in a general population of Chinese adults. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted to recruit primary carers of students from 11 schools in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, using convenience cluster sampling. Participants completed an online self-administered survey that collected information on key sociodemographics, health literacy (HLS19-Q12 and a comparison tool: Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ)), and health-related outcomes. Using the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health status Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) checklist as a guideline, we tested internal consistency, test-retest reliability, content validity, structural validity, concurrent predictive validity, and convergent validity of the HLS19-Q12. RESULTS Overall, 14,184 participants completed the full survey. The HLS19-Q12 showed excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.93), moderate test-retest reliability (intra-class correlation coefficient = 0.54), satisfactory content validity (based on the 12-matrix health literacy model), and strong structural validity (comparative fit index = 0.94, Tucker and Lewis's index of fit = 0.93, root mean square error of approximation = 0.095). Concurrent predictive validity results showed health literacy was associated with both health determinants and health-related outcomes. The HLS19-Q12 had weak to strong correlations (coefficients = 0.24 to 0.42) with the nine scales of the HLQ. Respondents had an average score of 81.6 (± 23.0) when using the HLS19-Q12, with 35.0% and 7.5% having problematic and inadequate levels of health literacy, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The HLS19-Q12 is a reliable and valid instrument to measure health literacy in our sample. Further validation is needed with a more nationally representative sample of Chinese adults. The HLS19-Q12 could be used as a comprehensive, skills-based, and easy-to-administer health literacy assessment tool integrated into population surveys and intervention evaluations.
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- Rongmei Liu
- Hypertension Prevention and Treatment Centre of Henan Province, Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Hypertension Prevention and Treatment Centre of Henan Province, Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.
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- Hypertension Prevention and Treatment Centre of Henan Province, Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Hypertension Prevention and Treatment Centre of Henan Province, Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Hypertension Prevention and Treatment Centre of Henan Province, Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Community Health Centre of Chaohe, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- College of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Centre for Community Child Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia.
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
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Stankeviciene I, Stangvaltaite-Mouhat L, Aleksejuniene J, Mieliauskaite D, Talijuniene I, Butrimiene I, Bendinskaite R, Puriene A. Oral health status, related behaviours and perceived stress in xerostomia, Sicca and Sjögren's syndromes patients - a cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:454. [PMID: 38622697 PMCID: PMC11017497 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04224-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Mouth dryness increases the risk of some oral health-related conditions. Furthermore, it is unclear if patients with dry mouth engage in appropriate oral health-related behaviours. The study examined oral health, related behaviours, and perceived stress in dry-mouth patients and compared them to matched controls without mouth dryness. METHODS Information about 182 dry-mouth patients and 302 age- and sex-matched subjects was retrieved. Three dry mouth groups: xerostomia, Sicca syndrome and Sjögren's syndrome, were formed based on patient self-reported and objectively assessed symptoms. The World Health Organization's Oral Health for Adults and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) questionnaires inquired about sociodemographic characteristics, oral health-related behaviours, and self-perceived stress. Clinical oral health assessments included: caries experience measured as total numbers of decayed (DS), missing (MS), filled surfaces (FS), number of remaining teeth, erosive tooth wear and extent of periodontal pocketing. Data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariable tests. RESULTS The dry-mouth participants had higher mean (SD) DMFS scores than their matched controls: xerostomia patients vs. controls: 74.6 (34.4) and 66.3 (35.4), Sicca syndrome patients vs. controls: 88.3 (34.0) and 70.1 (33.9), and Sjögren's syndrome patients vs. controls: 95.7 (31.5) and 74 (33.2). In comparison to controls, individuals with Sicca and patients with Sjögren's syndromes had lower mean (SD) number of remaining teeth, 15.9 (10.1) vs. 21.7 (8.4) and 13.8 (10.0) vs. 20.1 (9.2), and a lower mean (SD) extent of periodontal pocketing, 20.7 (28.6) vs. 41.1 (31.0), and 21.2 (24.1) vs. 34.8 (34.2), respectively. Xerostomia, Sicca syndrome and Sjögren's syndrome patients had higher odds of using fluoridated toothpaste; OR 1.8 (95%CI 1.1-2.9), OR 5.6 (95%CI 1.7-18.3) and OR 6.9 (95%CI 2.2-21.3), respectively. Participants with Sjögren's syndrome had lower odds of the last dental visit being within the last year; OR 0.2 (95%CI 0.1-0.8). CONCLUSIONS Dry-mouth patients had higher caries experience and fewer teeth than comparison groups but a lower extent of periodontal pocketing. Even though more participants with dry mouth used fluoridated toothpastes, their oral health-related behaviours were not optimal.
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- Indre Stankeviciene
- Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania.
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Personalised Medicine, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Personalised Medicine, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Rheumatology, Orthopaedics Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Chen Q, Deng Q, Liao Q, Liu Y, Zhang Z, Wu D, Lv Y, Qin J, Liu Q, Li S, Long Z, Xing X, Wang Q, Zeng X, Dong G, Hou M, Xiao Y. 8-OHdG mediates the association of co-exposure to fifty-five typical endocrine-disrupting chemicals with renal function: a cross-section investigation in Southern Chinese adults. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-33266-1. [PMID: 38613763 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33266-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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Individual typical endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including organophosphate triesters (OPEs), parabens, triclosan (TCS), bisphenols, benzophenones (BPs), phthalates (PAEs), and synthetic phenolic antioxidants (SPAs), are associated with renal dysfunction. However, the combined effects and underlying mechanisms of mixed EDC exposure on renal function remain unclear. Two hundred ninety-nine adult participants were enrolled in the cross-sectional survey conducted in Guangzhou, China. Urinary levels of 7 OPEs, 6 parabens, TCS, 14 bisphenols, 8 BPs, 15 PAEs, 4 SPAs, and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) were determined, and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was served as the outcome index. We found elevated levels of diphenyl phosphate (DPP), bisphenol A (BPA), mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate (MEHHP), and mono-butyl phthalate (MBP) showed dose-responsive associations with eGFR decline, However, nonlinear associations were observed for bis(2-butoxyethyl) hydrogen phosphate (BBOEP), TCS, 4-hydroxybenzophenone (HBP), mono-n-pentyl phthalate (MnPP), and mono-benzyl phthalate (MBzP). The quantile-based g-computation model demonstrated that a quartile increase in the EDC mixture corresponded to a 0.383-SD decrease (95% CI - 0.658 ~ - 0.108, P = 0.007) in eGFR. Notably, BPA was identified as the primary contributor to this effect. Moreover, 8-OHdG mediated the eGFR decline associated with EDC mixtures with a mediation proportion of 25.49%. A sex-modified effect was also observed (P = 0.004), indicating that exposure to the mixture of EDC was linked to more pronounced renal dysfunction in females. Our novel findings suggest that exposure to a typical mixture of EDCs is associated with renal dysfunction in the general adult population of Southern China. Furthermore, 8-OHdG may play a role in the pathogenesis of EDC mixture-related renal dysfunction.
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- Qingfei Chen
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University, Xinzao Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 511436, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou, 510530, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
- School of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University, Xinzao Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 511436, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition, and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition, and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China.
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China.
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Norouzzadeh M, Teymoori F, Farhadnejad H, Moslehi N, Mirmiran P, Rahideh ST, Azizi F. Cigarette smoking and cardiovascular disease incidence and all-cause mortality: the modifying role of diet quality. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1021. [PMID: 38609915 PMCID: PMC11010434 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18468-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study examines the potential long-term joint association between smoking and diet quality as modifiable risk factors concerning cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) incidence and all-cause mortality among current and former smokers. METHODS The study followed 955 smokers from the third and fourth examinations of the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study to March 2018. Dietary data was collected using a food frequency questionnaire. Three diet quality indices (DQIs) were computed at baseline: DQI-international (DQI-I), DQI-revised (DQI-R), and Mediterranean-DQI (Med-DQI). Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to determine the HR (95% CI) of the joint association between smoking and diet quality among heavy and light smokers, based on the number of cigarettes per day and pack-years, as well as between current and former smokers based on smoking habits. RESULTS Over a follow-up period of almost eight years, 94 cases of CVDs (9.80%) and 40 cases of mortality (4.20%) were documented. The lower diet quality based on the Med-DQI was associated with a higher risk of mortality among current smokers (HR:3.45; 95%CI:1.12, 10.57). Light smokers with good diet quality, compared to heavy smokers with poor diet quality, had a lower risk of CVDs incident (HR:0.35; 95%CI: 0.15, 0.83) and all-cause mortality (HR:0.20; 95%CI:0.05, 0.77). Current smokers with good DQI had a lower risk of mortality compared to current smokers with poor DQI (HR:0.26; 95%CI:0.08, 0.80). However, this lower risk was more significant in former smokers with good DQI (HR:0.10; 95%CI:0.02, 0.45). CONCLUSIONS Light and former smokers had a lower risk of developing CVDs and experiencing mortality. However, when coupled with a high-quality diet, this protective effect is even more pronounced.
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- Mostafa Norouzzadeh
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Nutrition and Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nutrition and Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nutrition and Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nutrition and Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Bajželj M, Hladnik M, Blagus R, Jurčić V, Markež A, Toluay TD, Sodin-Šemrl S, Hočevar A, Lakota K. Deregulation in adult IgA vasculitis skin as the basis for the discovery of novel serum biomarkers. Arthritis Res Ther 2024; 26:85. [PMID: 38610060 PMCID: PMC11010360 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-024-03317-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV) in adults has a variable disease course, with patients often developing gastrointestinal and renal involvement and thus contributing to higher mortality. Due to understudied molecular mechanisms in IgAV currently used biomarkers for IgAV visceral involvement are largely lacking. Our aim was to search for potential serum biomarkers based on the skin transcriptomic signature. METHODS RNA sequencing analysis was conducted on skin biopsies collected from 6 treatment-naïve patients (3 skin only and 3 renal involvement) and 3 healthy controls (HC) to get insight into deregulated processes at the transcriptomic level. 15 analytes were selected and measured based on the transcriptome analysis (adiponectin, lipopolysaccharide binding protein (LBP), matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP1), C-C motif chemokine ligand (CCL) 19, kallikrein-5, CCL3, leptin, C-X-C motif chemokine ligand (CXCL) 5, osteopontin, interleukin (IL)-15, CXCL10, angiopoietin-like 4 (ANGPTL4), SERPIN A12/vaspin, IL-18 and fatty acid-binding protein 4 (FABP4)) in sera of 59 IgAV and 22 HC. Machine learning was used to assess the ability of the analytes to predict IgAV and its organ involvement. RESULTS Based on the gene expression levels in the skin, we were able to differentiate between IgAV patients and HC using principal component analysis (PCA) and a sample-to-sample distance matrix. Differential expression analysis revealed 49 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in all IgAV patient's vs. HC. Patients with renal involvement had more DEGs than patients with skin involvement only (507 vs. 46 DEGs) as compared to HC, suggesting different skin signatures. Major dysregulated processes in patients with renal involvement were lipid metabolism, acute inflammatory response, and extracellular matrix (ECM)-related processes. 11 of 15 analytes selected based on affected processes in IgAV skin (osteopontin, LBP, ANGPTL4, IL-15, FABP4, CCL19, kallikrein-5, CCL3, leptin, IL-18 and MMP1) were significantly higher (p-adj < 0.05) in IgAV serum as compared to HC. Prediction models utilizing measured analytes showed high potential for predicting adult IgAV. CONCLUSION Skin transcriptomic data revealed deregulations in lipid metabolism and acute inflammatory response, reflected also in serum analyte measurements. LBP, among others, could serve as a potential biomarker of renal complications, while adiponectin and CXCL10 could indicate gastrointestinal involvement.
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- Matija Bajželj
- Department of Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia
- Institute for Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Institute of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Master Study of Applied Statistics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia
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- Department of Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia
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- Department of Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
- Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia.
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Fodstad JC, Russell R, Bullington M, Jones LB, Iticovici M, Meudt E. Treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome: Results from a Scoping Rapid Review. J Autism Dev Disord 2024:10.1007/s10803-024-06336-z. [PMID: 38607470 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-024-06336-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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PURPOSE Adolescents and adults with Down syndrome are noted to display symptoms and behaviors consistent with a diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. While evidenced-based interventions, including psychopharmacology and therapeutic interventions including exposure and response prevention, exist and effectively treat obsessive-compulsive symptoms in neurotypical populations, less is known about effective treatments for similar presentations in persons with Down syndrome. METHODS A scoping rapid review was conducted in April 2023 to determine what treatments are being used to target obsessive-compulsive symptoms and related behaviors in adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, the quality of those treatments, and their alignment with current evidenced-based interventions. RESULTS A total of eleven articles, all single case or case series, published between 1992 and 2017 were identified describing the treatment of 32 adolescents and adults with Down syndrome and obsessive-compulsive traits and behaviors including: hoarding, cleaning, gross motor compulsions, and food, hygiene, dressing, and checking rituals. Interventions used most often aligned with evidenced-based guidelines for treating obsessive compulsive disorder and included psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and complementary and alternative medicine. CONCLUSIONS While the outcomes of most interventions yielded partial or significant reduction in symptoms, poor research quality and limited generalizability noted across all studies make it difficult to inform guidelines for caring for this high-needs population. In the future, we believe it is necessary to perform more rigorous research focused on treating obsessive compulsive symptoms in individuals with Down syndrome with sufficient follow-up to fully assess treatment effectiveness.
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- Jill C Fodstad
- Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine, 355 W. 16th St., Suite 4800, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
- Indiana University Health Physicians, Bloomington, IN, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine, 355 W. 16th St., Suite 4800, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine, 355 W. 16th St., Suite 4800, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45229, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine, 355 W. 16th St., Suite 4800, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine, 355 W. 16th St., Suite 4800, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
- Indiana University Health Physicians, Bloomington, IN, USA
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McCrady BS, Claus E, Witkiewitz K, Shiver A, Swartz M, Chávez R. Neurocognitive and neurobehavioral mechanisms of change following psychological treatment for alcohol use disorder. Contemp Clin Trials 2024; 142:107538. [PMID: 38615751 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2024.107538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Although modestly effective treatments exist for alcohol use disorder (AUD), many individuals return to heavy drinking after treatment, suggesting the need for better understanding of factors that contribute to maintaining abstinence or drinking reductions. Whereas past studies identified what treatments work for AUD, recent studies focus more on why particular treatments work, and the mechanisms by which treatment leads to change. This focus on mechanisms of behavior change (MOBC) may inform the process by which treatment leads to better outcomes, and also may lead to new treatments or modifications of existing treatments that target empirically supported mechanisms known to lead to change. There is a paucity of studies examining MOBC from a neurocognitive perspective. METHOD To address this gap in knowledge, the study described here is examining emotional reactivity, alcohol cue reactivity, and cognitive control as potential MOBC at three levels of analysis - self-report, behavior, and neural. RESULTS One hundred ten treatment-seeking individuals with an AUD are being randomized to receive 8 sessions of either Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) or Mindfulness Based Treatment (MBT) after up to 4 sessions of a platform treatment focused on enhancing motivation to change. To establish the temporal relationship between changes in drinking and changes in MOBC, patients are assessed at baseline, during and immediately after treatment, and 9- and 15-months post-baseline. Relationships between changes in drinking and changes in the proposed MOBC will be examined using advanced mixed modeling techniques. CONCLUSIONS Results should advance AUD treatment by targeting treatments to neurocognitive MOBC.
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- Barbara S McCrady
- Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addictions; Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, United States.
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- Mind Research Network, 1101 Yale Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, United States; The Pennsylvania State University, United States
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- Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addictions; Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, United States
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- Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addictions; Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, United States
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- Mind Research Network, 1101 Yale Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, United States
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- Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addictions; Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, United States
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Wallez S, Kousignian I, Hecker I, Rezag Bara SF, Andersen AJ, Melchior M, Cadwallader JS, Mary-Krause M. Factors associated with the use of cannabis for self-medication by adults: data from the French TEMPO cohort study. J Cannabis Res 2024; 6:19. [PMID: 38600591 PMCID: PMC11005193 DOI: 10.1186/s42238-024-00230-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Medical cannabis, legalized in many countries, remains illegal in France. Despite an experiment in the medical use of cannabis that began in March 2021 in France, little is known about the factors associated with the use of cannabis for self-medication among adults. METHODS Data came from the French TEMPO cohort and were collected between December 2020 and May 2021. Overall, 345 participants aged 27-47 were included. Cannabis for self-medication was defined using the following questions: 'Why do you use cannabis?' and 'In what form do you use cannabis?'. The penalized regression method "Elastic net" was used to determine factors associated with the use of cannabis for self-medication, with the hypothesis that it is mainly used for pain in individuals who have already used cannabis. RESULTS More than half of the participants reported having ever used cannabis (58%). Only 10% used it for self-declared medical reasons (n = 36). All self-medication cannabis users, except one, were also using cannabis for recreational purposes. The main factors associated with cannabis use for self-medication vs. other reasons included cannabis use trajectories, the presence of musculoskeletal disorders, tobacco smoking, and parental divorce. CONCLUSIONS Engaging in cannabis use during adolescence or early adulthood may increase the likelihood of resorting to self-medication in adulthood. Due to the propensity of individuals with cannabis use during adolescence to resort to uncontrolled products for self-medication, this population should be more systematically targeted and screened for symptoms and comorbidities that may be associated with cannabis use.
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Affiliation(s)
- Solène Wallez
- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, IPLESP, Equipe de Recherche en Epidémiologie Sociale, ERES, Paris, 75012, France
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- Université Paris Cité, Unité de Recherche « Biostatistique, Traitement Et Modélisation Des Données Biologiques » BioSTM - UR 7537, 75006, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, IPLESP, Equipe de Recherche en Epidémiologie Sociale, ERES, Paris, 75012, France
| | - Selma Faten Rezag Bara
- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, IPLESP, Equipe de Recherche en Epidémiologie Sociale, ERES, Paris, 75012, France
| | - Astrid Juhl Andersen
- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, IPLESP, Equipe de Recherche en Epidémiologie Sociale, ERES, Paris, 75012, France
| | - Maria Melchior
- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, IPLESP, Equipe de Recherche en Epidémiologie Sociale, ERES, Paris, 75012, France
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, IPLESP, Equipe de Recherche en Epidémiologie Sociale, ERES, Paris, 75012, France
- Sorbonne Université, Faculté de Médecine Saint-Antoine, Département de Médecine Générale, Paris, 75012, France
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, IPLESP, Equipe de Recherche en Epidémiologie Sociale, ERES, Paris, 75012, France.
- Sorbonne Université - Faculté de Médecine, Site Saint-Antoine, UMR-S 1136 - N° BC 2908, Équipe Cohorte TEMPO, 27 Rue Chaligny, 75012, Paris, France.
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