Publications by authors named "B J Doherty"
Structural, thermal, and dynamic properties of four deep eutectic solvents comprising choline chloride paired with phenolic derivative hydrogen-bond donors were probed using experiments and molecular simulations. The hydrogen-bond donors include phenol, catechol, -chlorophenol, and o-cresol, in a 3:1 mixture with the hydrogen-bond acceptor choline chloride. Density, viscosity, and pulsed-field gradient NMR diffusivity measurements were conducted over a range of temperatures.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Free school meals (FSM) are a crucial form of support for families. This study aimed to investigate whether the FSM allowance can provide what is perceived to be, healthy, sustainable and satisfying food.
Design: A mixed methods study incorporating co-production, citizen science and participatory approaches was conducted.
There is growing evidence suggesting that the lysosome or lysosome dysfunction is associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Pathway analysis of post mortem brain-derived proteomic data from AD patients shows that the lysosomal system is perturbed relative to similarly aged unaffected controls. However, it is unclear if these changes contributed to the pathogenesis or are a response to the disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), synthetic chemicals with adverse health effects, are used extensively in consumer products. Ski waxes, applied to the base of skis, contain up to 100% PFAS by mass, but exposure and health effects are poorly characterized.
Objectives: Our objectives were to quantify serum PFAS concentrations among skiers and explore associations with reported ski wax use and biomarkers of cardiometabolic, thyroid, and immune health.
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed maternal and infant health outcomes following cesarean sections (CS) compared to vaginal deliveries using data from a large U.S. healthcare claims database for the years 2019 and 2020.
- Results indicated that cesarean deliveries were associated with higher rates of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) both at 42 days and 360 days post-delivery, with significant odds ratios indicating increased risk compared to vaginal births.
- Additionally, infants born via CS showed higher prevalence of various adverse health outcomes by 360 days, particularly respiratory issues, although maternal and infant mortality rates were low in both delivery methods.