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Modulation of immune function and changes in intestinal flora by Brassica rapa L. (Nozawana)
Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2023 Feb 16:zbad018. doi: 10.1093/bbb/zbad018. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDietary foods have functions that can prevent disease and improve immune function, e.g. increasing resistance to infection and preventing allergies. Brassica rapa L., known as Nozawana in Japan, is a cruciferous plant and a traditional vegetable of the Shinshu area. Nozawana leaves and stalks are processed mainly into pickled products called Nozawana-zuke. However, it is unclear whether Nozawana exerts beneficial effects on immune function. In this review, we discuss the evidences we have accumulated, those indicate Noza...
Source: Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry - February 16, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Sachi Tanaka Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 1850: Understanding Mothers & rsquo; Worries about the Effects of Disaster Evacuation on Their Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 1850: Understanding Mothers’ Worries about the Effects of Disaster Evacuation on Their Children: A Cross-Sectional Study International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph20031850 Authors: Chisato Yamazaki Hisao Nakai In Japan, there is an imminent threat of major earthquakes and floods. Children’s health is increasingly at risk from climate-change-related disasters. The purpose of this study was to identify factors related to mothers’ worries about the effects of evacuation on their children. Participants were mothers...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - January 19, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Chisato Yamazaki Hisao Nakai Tags: Article Source Type: research

The Duration of Neonatal Phototherapy and Allergic Disorders: The Japan Environment and Children ’s Study
Conclusion: A long duration of neonatal phototherapy was positively associated with the risk of allergic disorders, especially food allergies.Int Arch Allergy Immunol
Source: International Archives of Allergy and Immunology - December 5, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research

Serum Eosinophil-Derived Neurotoxin (EDN) is a Promising Biomarker for Recurrent Wheezing and Asthma in Preschool Children
Conclusions: Serum EDN is a promising eosinophil biomarker in preschool children with allergic symptoms and may help identify asthmatic children with recurrent wheezing.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 1, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Rydell, N., Kobori, T., Nagao, M., Moverare, R., Ekoff, H., Sjölander, A., Borres, M. P., Fujisawa, T. Tags: 07.02 - Paediatric asthma and allergy Source Type: research

Comorbidities in patients with migraine in Japan: a cross-sectional study using data from National Health and Wellness Survey
Conclusion Psychiatric and somatic conditions were more prevalent in migraine patients than matched non-migraine respondents, some being novel associations not previously reported in Japan. This study provided insights on comorbidities, which could complicate care, clinical practice and outcomes among migraine patients.
Source: BMJ Open - November 30, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kikui, S., Chen, Y., Ikeda, K., Hasebe, M., Asao, K., Takeshima, T. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research

Roche receives U.S. FDA Emergency Use Authorization for its high-throughput test to detect monkeypox virus
In May 2022, Roche was one of the first companies to develop a suite of tests to detect themonkeypox virus and aid in the understanding of why and how the disease is spreading.cobas MPXV for use oncobas 6800/8800 Systems is the firstmonkeypox virus test granted EUA following evaluation in actual patient samples rather than just samples formulated in the laboratory.High-throughput solutions enable rapid results, allowing individuals to avoid additional testing or unnecessary isolation, and supporting access to appropriate treatment as soon as possible.Basel, 16 November 2022 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced to...
Source: Roche Media News - November 16, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Sex differences in the association between smoking exposure and prevalence of wheeze and asthma in 3-year-old children
CONCLUSION: We found a positive association between perinatal smoking exposure and the prevalence of wheeze and asthma only among girls. Effects of perinatal smoking exposure on wheeze and asthma might be sex specific. Further research is required.PMID:36368047 | DOI:10.1080/02770903.2022.2147081
Source: Journal of Asthma - November 11, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Maoka Yamada Keiko Tanaka Chisato Nagata Masashi Arakawa Yoshihiro Miyake Source Type: research

Association between Maternal Vitamin D Intake and Infant Allergies: The Japan Environment and Children's Study
J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2022;68(5):375-382. doi: 10.3177/jnsv.68.375.ABSTRACTMaternal nutrition during pregnancy is one of the factors affecting the health of offspring. There are conflicting findings about the association between maternal vitamin D status and the development of allergic diseases in offspring. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the association between maternal vitamin D intake and the development of allergic diseases in offspring at 1 y of age. From an ongoing nationwide birth cohort study (the Japan Environment and Children's Study), we obtained information on maternal vitamin D intake, determ...
Source: Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology - October 30, 2022 Category: Nutrition Authors: Muneyuki Shimizu Taisuke Kato Yuichi Adachi Takuya Wada Shokei Murakami Yasunori Ito Toshiko Itazawa Yoko S Adachi Akiko Tsuchida Kenta Matsumura Kei Hamazaki Hidekuni Inadera Japan Environment and Children ’s Study Group Source Type: research