The Correlates of Collective and Individual Trauma on Mental Health Outcomes Among Afghan Refugees: A Study of Sociodemographic Differences
This study sought to explore the relationship between collective trauma and mental health outcomes within the Afghan refugee population in the United States, paying particular attention to the influence of sociodemographic factors. Identifying subgroups at greater risk allows for the development of more targeted mental health interventions. The study surveyed 173 Afghan refugees employing snowball sampling, utilizing a cross-sectional design. Data collection was facilitated through online and in-person surveys in English, Dari, and Pashto. Key measures included the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire for individual trauma experie...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - May 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jaclyn Kirsch Arati Maleku Youn Kyoung Kim Taqdeerullah Aziz Shaima Dada Hanna Haran Katherine Kitchens Source Type: research
The Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis on First Nations and How We Can Work With Communities to Prevent It
J Rheumatol. 2024 May 1:jrheum.2024-0369. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.2024-0369. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is prevalent in many Indigenous North American First Nations (FN) and tends to be seropositive, familial, and disabling, as well as associated with highly unfavorable outcomes such as early mortality. The risk of developing RA is based on a perfect storm of gene-environment interactions underpinning this risk. The gene-environment interactions include a high frequency of shared epitope encoding HLA alleles, particularly HLA-DRB1*1402, in the background population, and prevalent predisposing envir...
Source: Journal of Rheumatology - May 1, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Hani El-Gabalawy Source Type: research
The Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis on First Nations and How We Can Work With Communities to Prevent It
J Rheumatol. 2024 May 1:jrheum.2024-0369. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.2024-0369. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is prevalent in many Indigenous North American First Nations (FN) and tends to be seropositive, familial, and disabling, as well as associated with highly unfavorable outcomes such as early mortality. The risk of developing RA is based on a perfect storm of gene-environment interactions underpinning this risk. The gene-environment interactions include a high frequency of shared epitope encoding HLA alleles, particularly HLA-DRB1*1402, in the background population, and prevalent predisposing envir...
Source: J Rheumatol - May 1, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Hani El-Gabalawy Source Type: research
Geographic Access to Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons in the United States: An Analysis of Sociodemographic Factors
CONCLUSION: Pediatric orthopedic surgeons are not equally distributed in the United States, and many counties are not optimally served. Additional studies are needed to identify the relationship between travel distances and patient outcomes and how geographic inequalities can be minimized. [Orthopedics. 202x;4x(x):xx-xx.].PMID:38690849 | DOI:10.3928/01477447-20240424-03 (Source: Orthopedics)
Source: Orthopedics - May 1, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Daniel Farivar Nicholas J Peterman Paal K Nilssen Kenneth D Illingworth Teryl K Nuckols David L Skaggs Source Type: research
Life Expectancy Gains from Dietary Modifications: A Comparative Modelling Study in Seven Countries
CONCLUSION: A sustained change from country-specific typical dietary pattern patterns to longevity-optimized dietary changes, more feasible dietary changes, or optimized vegan dietary changes, are all projected to result in substantial life expectancy gains across ages and countries. These changes included more whole grains, legumes, and nuts, and less red/processed meats and sugars and sugar-sweetened beverages. The largest gains from dietary changes would be in the United States.PMID:38692410 | DOI:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.04.028 (Source: Am J Clin Nutr)
Source: Am J Clin Nutr - May 1, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lars T Fadnes Elaheh Javadi Arjmand Jan-Magnus Økland Carlos Celis-Morales Katherine M Livingstone Rajiv Balakrishna John C Mathers Kjell Arne Johansson Øystein A Haaland Source Type: research
Life Expectancy Gains from Dietary Modifications: A Comparative Modelling Study in Seven Countries
CONCLUSION: A sustained change from country-specific typical dietary pattern patterns to longevity-optimized dietary changes, more feasible dietary changes, or optimized vegan dietary changes, are all projected to result in substantial life expectancy gains across ages and countries. These changes included more whole grains, legumes, and nuts, and less red/processed meats and sugars and sugar-sweetened beverages. The largest gains from dietary changes would be in the United States.PMID:38692410 | DOI:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.04.028 (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - May 1, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lars T Fadnes Elaheh Javadi Arjmand Jan-Magnus Økland Carlos Celis-Morales Katherine M Livingstone Rajiv Balakrishna John C Mathers Kjell Arne Johansson Øystein A Haaland Source Type: research
Current Status and Perspectives of Therapeutic Antibodies Targeting the Spike Protein S2 Subunit against SARS-CoV-2
Biol Pharm Bull. 2024;47(5):917-923. doi: 10.1248/bpb.b23-00639.ABSTRACTThe global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has devastated public health and the global economy. New variants are continually emerging because of amino acid mutations within the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. Existing neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) that target the receptor-binding domain (RBD) within the spike protein have been shown to have reduced neutralizing activity against these variants. In particular, the recently expanding omicron subvariants BQ 1.1 and XBB are res...
Source: Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin - May 1, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Yuichiro Yamamoto Tetsuya Inoue Source Type: research
Elevated cardiovascular risk and acute events in hospitalized colon cancer survivors: A decade-apart study of two nationwide cohorts
CONCLUSION: Colon cancer survivors hospitalized 10 years apart in the United States showed an increased CVD risk with an increased risk of acute cardiovascular events (stroke 28%, PE 47%, arrhythmia 41%, and cardiac arrest 63%). It is vital to regularly screen colon cancer survivors with concomitant CVD risk factors to curtail long-term cardiovascular complications.PMID:38689632 | PMC:PMC11056864 | DOI:10.5306/wjco.v15.i4.548 (Source: Clinical Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Clinical Colorectal Cancer - May 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Rupak Desai Avilash Mondal Vivek Patel Sandeep Singh Shaylika Chauhan Akhil Jain Source Type: research
2024 Alzheimer's disease facts and figures
This article describes the public health impact of Alzheimer's disease (AD), including prevalence and incidence, mortality and morbidity, use and costs of care and the ramifications of AD for family caregivers, the dementia workforce and society. The Special Report discusses the larger health care system for older adults with cognitive issues, focusing on the role of caregivers and non-physician health care professionals. An estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia today. This number could grow to 13.8 million by 2060, barring the development of medical breakthroughs to prevent ...
Source: The Journal of Alzheimers Association - May 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement in low-risk young population: A double edge sword?
World J Cardiol. 2024 Apr 26;16(4):177-180. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v16.i4.177.ABSTRACTSince the advent of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in 2002, it has now become the default interventional strategy for symptomatic patients presenting with severe aortic stenosis, particularly in intermediate to high-surgical risk patients. In 2019, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved TAVR in low-risk patients based on two randomized trials. However, these breakthrough trials excluded patients with certain unfavorable anatomies and odd profiles. While currently there is no randomized study of TAVR in young pati...
Source: World Journal of Cardiology - May 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sukhdeep Bhogal Akash Batta Source Type: research
The cardiovascular system at high altitude: A bibliometric and visualization analysis
CONCLUSION: Over the past 32 years, research on the cardiovascular system in high-altitude regions has been steadily increasing. Future research in this field may focus on areas such as hypoxia adaptation, metabolism, and cardiopulmonary exercise. Strengthening interdisciplinary and multi-team collaborations will facilitate further exploration of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying cardiovascular changes in high-altitude environments and provide a theoretical basis for standardized disease diagnosis and treatment.PMID:38690218 | PMC:PMC11056872 | DOI:10.4330/wjc.v16.i4.199 (Source: World Journal of Cardiology)
Source: World Journal of Cardiology - May 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mao-Lin Zhao Zhong-Jie Lu Li Yang Sheng Ding Feng Gao Yuan-Zhang Liu Xue-Lin Yang Xia Li Si-Yi He Source Type: research
The Correlates of Collective and Individual Trauma on Mental Health Outcomes Among Afghan Refugees: A Study of Sociodemographic Differences
This study sought to explore the relationship between collective trauma and mental health outcomes within the Afghan refugee population in the United States, paying particular attention to the influence of sociodemographic factors. Identifying subgroups at greater risk allows for the development of more targeted mental health interventions. The study surveyed 173 Afghan refugees employing snowball sampling, utilizing a cross-sectional design. Data collection was facilitated through online and in-person surveys in English, Dari, and Pashto. Key measures included the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire for individual trauma experie...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - May 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jaclyn Kirsch Arati Maleku Youn Kyoung Kim Taqdeerullah Aziz Shaima Dada Hanna Haran Katherine Kitchens Source Type: research
The Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis on First Nations and How We Can Work With Communities to Prevent It
J Rheumatol. 2024 May 1:jrheum.2024-0369. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.2024-0369. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is prevalent in many Indigenous North American First Nations (FN) and tends to be seropositive, familial, and disabling, as well as associated with highly unfavorable outcomes such as early mortality. The risk of developing RA is based on a perfect storm of gene-environment interactions underpinning this risk. The gene-environment interactions include a high frequency of shared epitope encoding HLA alleles, particularly HLA-DRB1*1402, in the background population, and prevalent predisposing envir...
Source: Journal of Rheumatology - May 1, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Hani El-Gabalawy Source Type: research
Predicting carbon dioxide emissions in the United States of America using machine learning algorithms
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Apr 30. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-33460-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCarbon dioxide (CO2) emissions result from human activities like burning fossil fuels. CO2 is a greenhouse gas, contributing to global warming and climate change. Efforts to reduce CO2 emissions include transitioning to renewable energy. Monitoring and reducing CO2 emissions are crucial for mitigating climate change. Strategies include energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption. In the past few decades, several nations have experienced air pollution and environmental difficulties because of carbon dioxide (CO2) emis...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - May 1, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Bosah Philip Chukwunonso Ibrahim Al-Wesabi Li Shixiang Khalil AlSharabi Abdullrahman A Al-Shamma'a Hassan M Hussein Farh Fahman Saeed Tarek Kandil Abdullah M Al-Shaalan Source Type: research
Accessible Autonomous Transportation and Services: Design considerations from the perspective of consumers and providers
CONCLUSION: The study highlights the importance of prioritizing wheelchair accessibility in AVs and improving access to medical appointments, especially in rural and low-income communities. Implications include developing inclusive AV services for PwDs and underserved populations. The research establishes a foundation for a more equitable and accessible transportation landscape through AV technology integration.PMID:38692503 | DOI:10.1016/j.apmr.2024.04.009 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - May 1, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Sivashankar Sivakanthan Brad E Dicianno Alicia Koontz Oluwasanmi Adenaiye James Joseph Gunnery Sergeant Jorge L Candiotti Hongwu Wang Rosemarie Cooper Rory A Cooper Source Type: research
