PhD-DNP Collaboration: An Integrative Review of Scholarly Partnerships in Nursing.

Nurses holding terminal degrees, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), fulfill different roles in nursing. The continued growth of nursing science and practice is dependent on alliances between these nurses that produce state-of-the-art knowledge and support the translation of evidence to practice. This integrative review described characteristics of scholarly collaborations between nurses holding a research-focused degree, the PhD, and those holding a practice-focused degree, the DNP.

Does PM exposure during pregnancy impact the gut microbiota of mothers and neonates?

Background: Ambient air pollutant exposure can change the composition of gut microbiota at 6-months of age, but there is no epidemiological evidence on the impacts of exposure to particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter ≤1 μm (PM) during pregnancy on gut microbiota in mothers and neonates. We aimed to determine if gestational PM exposure is associated with the gut microbiota of mothers and neonates.

Methods: Leveraging a mother-infant cohort from the central region of China, we estimated the exposure concentrations of PM during pregnancy based on residential address records.

Effects of cognitive stimulation therapy on patients with dementia: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

Background: Dementia is characterized by significant cognitive decline that results in disturbance of daily activities. Increasing number of meta-analyses has examined the efficacy of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) for dementia. However, there is a lack of comprehensive reports that specifically discuss the strength of evidence to support CST for dementia.

Longitudinal profiles of the fecal metabolome during the first 2 years of life.

During the first 2 years of life, the infant gut microbiome is rapidly developing, and gut bacteria may impact host health through the production of metabolites that can have systemic effects. Thus, the fecal metabolome represents a functional readout of gut bacteria. Despite the important role that fecal metabolites may play in infant health, the development of the infant fecal metabolome has not yet been thoroughly characterized using frequent, repeated sampling during the first 2 years of life.

The potential role of early life feeding patterns in shaping the infant fecal metabolome: implications for neurodevelopmental outcomes.

Infant fecal metabolomics can provide valuable insights into the associations of nutrition, dietary patterns, and health outcomes in early life. Breastmilk is typically classified as the best source of nutrition for nearly all infants. However, exclusive breastfeeding may not always be possible for all infants.

Effects of psychiatric disorders on ultrasound measurements and adverse perinatal outcomes in Chinese pregnant women: A ten-year retrospective cohort study.

Background: Placental health and serial fetal ultrasound parameters deficits in fetal development in women with psychiatric disorders have yet to be understood. This study aimed to examine the effects of psychiatric disorders on placental health, ultrasound measurements, and adverse perinatal outcomes among Chinese pregnant women.

Methods: All the pregnant women with psychiatric disorders who delivered at Women's Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, China, between 2010 and 2020 were included.

A Pilot Study of the Gut Microbiota Associated With Depressive Symptoms and Sleep Disturbance Among Chinese and Korean Immigrants in the United States.

Context: Depression is prevalent among Asian Americans (AsA) during the COVID-19 pandemic, and depression often leads to sleep disturbance in this population. The gut microbiota (GM) plays a critical role in mental health and sleep quality, and the composition of the GM is largely unknown among AsA.

Objectives: Examine associations of the GM with depressive symptoms and sleep disturbance among Chinese and Korean American immigrants.

Associations between the Gut Microbiome and Migraines in Children Aged 7-18 Years: An Analysis of the American Gut Project Cohort.

Background: The gut microbiome seems to play a role in migraines through increasing intestinal epithelial permeability and pro-inflammatory processes. The associations between the gut microbiome and migraines are uncertain in children.

Aim: The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the associations between the gut microbiome and migraines in children aged 7-18 years from the American Gut Project (AGP).