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Attitudes about and practices for skin cancer prevention among patients with dermatological issues in Hanoi, Vietnam: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionOur results show that dermatological patients have acceptable knowledge towards skin cancer prevention, but still need to change their behavior to prevent the risk of skin cancer. This study highlights the importance of education to raise awareness regarding skin cancer in order to promote practice prevention strategies for skin cancer in Vietnam. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - July 31, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Reducing the consumption of personal protective equipment by setting up a multifunctional sampling station in the emergency department to screen for COVID-19 infection in Taiwan
AbstractIn Taiwan, high-risk patients have been identified and tested for preventing community spread of COVID-19. Most sample collection was performed in emergency departments (EDs). Traditional sample collection requires substantial personal protective equipment (PPE), healthcare professionals, sanitation workers, and isolation space. To solve this problem, we established a multifunctional sample collection station (MSCS) for COVID-19 testing in front of our ED. The station is composed of a thick and clear acrylic board (2  cm), which completely separates the patient and medical personnel. Three pairs of gloves (length...
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - July 29, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors among bank workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionFrom the study ’s findings, the magnitude of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among bank workers was high. Being female, awkward posture, no work time break, fixed position, type of chairs, and job stress are the factors significantly associated with WMSDs. So bank workers should use proper types of chairs , practice proper work posture, increase healthy working conditions, and create awareness programs on how to maintain beneficial health conditions which may lead to increased leisure time. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - July 26, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Association between surgical procedures under general anesthesia in infancy and developmental outcomes at 1 year: the Japan Environment and Children ’s Study
ConclusionsSurgery under general anesthesia in infancy was associated with an increased likelihood of developmental delay in all five domains of the J-ASQ-3, especially the gross motor domain at age 1 year. The neurodevelopment with the growth should be further evaluated among the children who had surgery under general anesthesia.Trial registrationUMIN Clinical Trials Registry (number:UMIN000030786) (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - July 24, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Identification by TCGA database search of five genes that are aberrantly expressed and involved in hepatocellular carcinoma potentially via DNA methylation changes
ConclusionsWe identified five candidate genes whose expressions were regulated by DNA methylation of promoter CpGi and associate with cancer cases and poor prognosis in HCC. Modification of site-specific DNA methylation of these genes enables a different approach for HCC treatment with higher selectivity and lower adverse effects. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - July 22, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Methylmercury toxic mechanism related to protein degradation and chemokine transcription
AbstractMethylmercury is an environmental pollutant that causes neurotoxicity. Recent studies have reported that the ubiquitin-proteasome system is involved in defense against methylmercury toxicity through the degradation of proteins synthesizing the pyruvate. Mitochondrial accumulation of pyruvate can enhance methylmercury toxicity. In addition, methylmercury exposure induces several immune-related chemokines, specifically in the brain, and may cause neurotoxicity. This summary highlights several molecular mechanisms of methylmercury-induced neurotoxicity. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - July 16, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Health impacts of environmental contamination of micro- and nanoplastics: a review
AbstractPlastics are extensively used in our daily life. However, a significant amount of plastic waste is discharged to the environment directly or via improper reuse or recycling. Degradation of plastic waste generates micro- or nano-sized plastic particles that are defined as micro- or nanoplastics (MNPs). Microplastics (MPs) are plastic particles with a diameter less than 5  mm, while nanoplastics (NPs) range in diameter from 1 to 100 or 1000 nm. In the current review, we first briefly summarized the environmental contamination of MNPs and then discussed their health impacts based on existing MNP research. Our revi...
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - July 13, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Lifestyle behaviors and home and school environment in association with sick building syndrome among elementary school children: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsAllergies and lifestyle behaviors were associated with increased SBS in children, including skipping breakfast, displaying faddiness, constipation, insufficient sleep, not feeling refreshed after sleep, and the lack of deep sleep. Further, dampness at home was associated with increase in all SBS symptoms. Lifestyle (e.g., eating and sleeping habits) and home (i.e., dampness) improvements might alleviate SBS symptoms in children. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - July 10, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Cumulative inactivated vaccine exposure and allergy development among children: a birth cohort from Japan
ConclusionsOur results, which should be cautiously interpreted, suggest that the prevalence of asthma, wheeze and eczema among children at 12 months of age might be related to the amount of inactivated vaccine exposure before 6 months of age. Future work should assess if this association is due to cumulative adjuvant exposure. Despite this possible association, we strongly support the global vaccination strategy and recommend that immunisations continue.Trial registrationUMIN000030786. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - July 6, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Association between lithium in tap water and suicide mortality rates in Miyazaki Prefecture
ConclusionsNo association between lithium levels in tap water and suicide mortality rates was found in Miyazaki Prefecture. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - June 26, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Factors related to turnover intentions and work-related injuries and accidents among professional caregivers: a cross-sectional questionnaire study
ConclusionsThese findings highlight the need to foster intrinsic motivations for work as well as providing a supportive and ethical work environment to reduce high turnover rates and work-related injuries and accidents among professional caregivers. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - June 25, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Body mass index, waist circumference, and risk of hearing loss: a meta-analysis and systematic review of observational study
ConclusionsIn summary, our findings add weight to the evidence that elevated BMI and higher WC may be positively associated with the risk of hearing loss. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - June 25, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Effects of forest bathing on pre-hypertensive and hypertensive adults: a review of the literature
AbstractThe aim in this literature review was (1) to explore the physiologically and psychologically therapeutic benefits of forest bathing on adults suffering from pre-hypertension or hypertension, and (2) to identify the type, duration, and frequency of an effective forest bathing intervention in the management of pre-hypertension and hypertension, so as to provide directions for future interventions or research. The electronic databases PubMed, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PsyINFO, and the China Academic Journals (CAJ) offered through the Full-text Database (CNKI) were searched for relevant studies published from the incep...
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - June 21, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

The association between sleep duration, bedtimes, and early pubertal timing among Chinese adolescents: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionStudents with early pubertal timing had less sleep duration and later bedtimes, which may be the result of increased stress caused by physical and psychological changes. Therefore, more attention should be paid to pubertal health education for adolescents during puberty. Further longitudinal studies are needed to confirm the causality between sleep and early pubertal timing in Chinese adolescents. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - June 18, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Correction to: Relationship of living arrangement with the decline in functional capacity in elderly people by gender: a longitudinal observational study
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - June 18, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research