IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 587: Effects on Child Development and Parent & ndash;Child Interaction of the FACAM Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Study of an Interdisciplinary Intervention to Support Women in Vulnerable Positions through Pregnancy and Early Motherhood
This study examined the effects of FACAM intervention on pregnant women in vulnerable positions and their children until the child turned two years old. We randomly assigned 331 pregnant women to either FACAM intervention or care as usual and assessed them at baseline and when the infant was 3–6, 12–13.5, and 24 months old. The primary outcome was maternal sensitivity measured by Coding Interactive Behavior (CIB). Secondary outcomes included the parent–child relationship, child social–emotional development, child developmental progress, parent–child inte...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Maiken Pontoppidan Lene Nygaard Jonas Cuzulan Hirani Mette Thorsager Mette Friis-Hansen Deborah Davis Ellen Aagaard Nohr Tags: Article Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 588: Medical Interpreting Services for Refugees in Canada: Current State of Practice and Considerations in Promoting this Essential Human Right for All
Grace Eagan
Language barriers, specifically among refugees, pose significant challenges to delivering quality healthcare in Canada. While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the emergence and development of innovative alternatives such as telephone-based and video-conferencing medical interpreting services and AI tools, access remains uneven across Canada. This comprehensive analysis highlights the absence of a cohesive national strategy, reflected in diverse funding models employed across provinces and territories, with gaps and disparities in access to medical interpreting services. Advocating for medical interpretin...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Akshaya Neil Arya Ilene Hyman Tim Holland Carolyn Beukeboom Catherine E. Tong Rachel Talavlikar Grace Eagan Tags: Essay Source Type: research
The relationship between the COVID-19 burnout levels of nurses and their holistic nursing competence: a cross-sectional study
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Source: International Journal of Environmental Health Research - May 2, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Nejbir Aslan Savc ıDuygu Bayraktara Department of Critical Care, Kars Harakani State Hospital, Kars, Turkeyb Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Nursing, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey Source Type: research
Exploring the association between park size and crime
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Source: International Journal of Environmental Health Research - May 2, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Lewis H. LeeGibran MancusAkhlaque HaqueHon K. Yuena School of Social Work, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USAb Department of Nursing, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USAc Department of Political Science and Public Administration, The Source Type: research
Association between telomere length and Plasmodium falciparum malaria endemicity in sub-Saharan Africans
We report on the relationship between leukocyte telomere length (LTL), genetics, and environmental factors in ethnically diverse Africans. LTL is longer in African ancestry individuals than in non-Africans and we observe a significant negative relationship between malaria endemicity and LTL, while adjusting for age, sex, and genetic ancestry. (Source: The American Journal of Human Genetics)
Source: The American Journal of Human Genetics - May 2, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Michael A. McQuillan, Simon Verhulst, Matthew E.B. Hansen, William Beggs, Dawit Wolde Meskel, Gurja Belay, Thomas Nyambo, Sununguko Wata Mpoloka, Gaonyadiwe George Mokone, Charles Fokunang, Alfred K. Njamnshi, Stephen J. Chanock, Abraham Aviv, Sarah A. Ti Tags: Article Source Type: research
Power to prolong independence and healthy ageing in older adults
The objective of this editorial is to highlight the benefits of power training in older adults. The overlooked potential of power training Power training (performing fast and forceful muscle contractions) remains underused despite significant evidence of benefits across fit-to-frail spectra.4 This overlooked exercise modality holds potential to prolong independence in ageing populations.5 Age-related physiology (loss of fast-twitch fibres and accompanying neural changes) diminishes power output in ways traditional slow-velocity strength training does not address (ie, early onset of muscle force and maximal rate of force......
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - May 2, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Izquierdo, M., Cadore, E. L. Tags: BJSM Editorial Source Type: research
Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 2915: Assessment of Surgeons & rsquo; Stress Levels with Digital Sensors during Robot-Assisted Surgery: An Experimental Study
This study explores the stress-related aspects of RAMIS, using the da Vinci XI Surgical System and the Sea Spikes model as a standard skill training phantom to establish a link between technological advancement and human factors in RAMIS environments. By employing different physiological and kinematic sensors for heart rate variability, hand movement tracking, and posture analysis, this research aims to develop a framework for quantifying the stress and ergonomic loads applied to surgeons. Preliminary findings reveal significant correlations between stress levels and several of the skill-related metrics measured by externa...
Source: Sensors - May 2, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Krist óf Takács Eszter Luk ács Ren áta Levendovics Damj án Pekli Attila Sz íjártó Tam ás Haidegger Tags: Article Source Type: research
Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 2913: Multiple-Junction-Based Traffic-Aware Routing Protocol Using ACO Algorithm in Urban Vehicular Networks
This study presents a novel protocol called multiple junction-based traffic-aware routing (MJTAR) for VANET vehicles operating in urban environments. MJTAR represents an advancement over the improved greedy traffic-aware routing (GyTAR) protocol. MJTAR introduces a distributed mechanism capable of recognizing vehicle traffic and computing curve metric distances based on two-hop junctions. Additionally, it employs a technique to dynamically select the most optimal multiple junctions between source and destination using the ant colony optimization (ACO) algorithm. We implemented the proposed protocol using the network simula...
Source: Sensors - May 2, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Seung-Won Lee Kyung-Soo Heo Min-A Kim Do-Kyoung Kim Hoon Choi Tags: Article Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 586: Association between Current Substance Use, Healthy Behaviors, and Depression among Ukrainian College Students
Viktor Burlaka
Depression is a pervasive issue among college students worldwide, yet there is a significant gap in the literature regarding its prevalence and coping strategies in the Ukrainian context. The present study aims to fill this gap by investigating how substance use and health-promoting behaviors relate to depressive symptoms among Ukrainian college students. Health-promoting behaviors are an important strategy to prevent depression, whereas substance use can contribute to depression or make it harder to manage. Given the substantial psychosocial problems and stressors related to the ongoing war in Ukraine ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Julia Burlaka Renee M. Johnson Christina N. Marsack-Topolewski Kathryn Hughesdon Jill Owczarzak Oleksii Serdiuk Roman Bogdanov Viktor Burlaka Tags: Article Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 585: Understanding How Green Space Naturalness Impacts Public Well-Being: Prospects for Designing Healthier Cities
This study aimed to bridge the research gap by investigating the relationship between the degree of naturalness in UGSs and mental health among residents of Brazilian metropolitan areas. Method: Data were collected through an online survey involving 2136 respondents from various Brazilian urban regions. The study used Welch’s ANOVA and Games–Howell post hoc tests to analyze the impact of UGS naturalness on mental health, considering depression, anxiety, and stress levels. Results and conclusions: The findings revealed that higher degrees of naturalness in UGSs significantly correlate with lower ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Adriano Bressane Mirela Beatriz Silva Ana Paula Garcia Goulart L íliam César de Castro Medeiros Tags: Article Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 584: Feasibility and Acceptability of a Meditation Mobile App Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Conclusions: AYA survivors can be difficult to reach, but a mindfulness app was feasible and acceptable to this group. In particular, the robust retention rate and high satisfaction ratings indicate that the meditation mobile app was well received. Preliminary results suggest positive changes in health-related quality of life outcomes, warranting a larger efficacy trial. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Gary Kwok Archana Sharma Ivelisse Mandato Katie A. Devine Tags: Article Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 583: Changes in Sleep Duration and Sleep Timing in the General Population from before to during the First COVID-19 Lockdown: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusion: An increase in sleep duration and napping, and delayed sleep timing were observed. High-quality studies should evaluate whether these parameters have now become chronic or have returned to pre-lockdown values. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Chiara Ceolin Federica Limongi Paola Siviero Caterina Trevisan Marianna Noale Filippo Catalani Silvia Conti Elisa Di Rosa Elena Perdixi Francesca Remelli Federica Prinelli Stefania Maggi Tags: Review Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 29, Pages 2108: Hydrothermally Synthesized ZnCr- and NiCr-Layered Double Hydroxides as Hydrogen Evolution Photocatalysts
rina A. Zvereva
The layered double hydroxides (LDHs) of transition metals are of great interest as building blocks for the creation of composite photocatalytic materials for hydrogen production, environmental remediation and other applications. However, the synthesis of most LDHs is reported only by the conventional coprecipitation method, which makes it difficult to control the catalyst’s crystallinity. In the present study, ZnCr- and NiCr-LDHs have been successfully prepared using a facile hydrothermal approach. Varying the hydrothermal synthesis conditions allowed us to obtain target products with a co...
Source: Molecules - May 2, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Sergei A. Kurnosenko Oleg I. Silyukov Ivan A. Rodionov Anna S. Baeva Andrei A. Burov Alina V. Kulagina Silvestr S. Novikov Irina A. Zvereva Tags: Article Source Type: research
Aneuploidy is Linked to Neurological Phenotypes Through Oxidative Stress
AbstractAneuploidy, having an aberrant genome, is gaining increasing attention in neurodegenerative diseases. It gives rise to proteotoxic stress as well as a stereotypical oxidative shift which makes these cells sensitive to internal and environmental stresses. A growing body of research from numerous laboratories suggests that many neurodegenerative disorders, especially Alzheimer ’s disease and frontotemporal dementia, are characterised by neuronal aneuploidy and the ensuing apoptosis, which may contribute to neuronal loss. UsingDrosophila as a model, we investigated the effect of induced aneuploidy in GABAergic neuro...
Source: Journal of Molecular Neuroscience - May 2, 2024 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research
Adversarial attacks and adversarial training for burn image segmentation based on deep learning
AbstractDeep learning has been widely applied in the fields of image classification and segmentation, while adversarial attacks can impact the model ’s results in image segmentation and classification. Especially in medical images, due to constraints from factors like shooting angles, environmental lighting, and diverse photography devices, medical images typically contain various forms of noise. In order to address the impact of these physica lly meaningful disturbances on existing deep learning models in the application of burn image segmentation, we simulate attack methods inspired by natural phenomena and propose an ...
Source: Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing - May 2, 2024 Category: Biomedical Engineering Source Type: research
