Publications by authors named "Xiaoguo Hua"

Background: Exposure to per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is suggested to interfere with the central nervous system that may affect mental health. Studies on the relationships between exposure to PFAS mixtures and anxiety in humans are rare. This study aimed to evaluate the associations between single and combined exposure to PFAS and anxiety among adults.

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  • This study investigated how tobacco smoke exposure (TSE) and heavy metal exposure affect sex hormones in adult males, using data from 2244 participants of the NHANES survey between 2013-2016.
  • Results indicated that tobacco smoke and heavy metals like lead and cadmium were positively associated with increased levels of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and total testosterone (TT), with some interactions enhancing these effects.
  • The study concludes that TSE worsens hormone imbalances when combined with heavy metal exposure, highlighting the importance of quitting smoking, especially for those exposed to high levels of metals in their work environments.
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Background: Although the effects of seasonal variations and ambient temperature on the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) have been well documented, it is still unknown whether ambient temperature change is an independent risk factor for TB. The aim of this study was to assess the association between ambient temperature change and the risk of TB admissions.

Method: A distributed lag non-linear model (DLNM) combined with Poisson generalized linear regression model was performed to assess the association between ambient temperature change and the risk of TB admissions from 2014 to 2018 in Hefei, China.

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  • Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are caused by a mix of genetic factors and environmental influences, with air pollution emerging as a significant factor, although debates about the evidence continue.
  • This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of research to evaluate the link between maternal air pollution exposure and the risk of CHDs in their children, while also checking for variability and publication bias.
  • The analysis included 26 studies, revealing that high levels of carbon monoxide exposure were associated with a greater risk of certain heart defects, while specific increases in particulate matter and ozone were linked to an increased risk of atrial septal defects and coarctation of the aorta, respectively.
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Background: The current evidence has presented mixed results between air pollutants exposure and the progression of tuberculosis (TB). The purpose of this study was to explore the association between short-term exposure to air pollutants and the risk of TB outpatient visits in Hefei, China.

Methods: Time-series analysis was used to assess the effect of short-term exposure to ambient air pollutants on the risk of TB outpatient visits.

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Objective: To systematically estimate the association between elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels and cognitive function.

Methods: This review was conducted on ten papers identified through database searches from inception to 31 October 2018. The quality of studies was assessed using the Downs and Black checklist.

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  • Previous studies suggest a connection between air pollution and increased risk of type 2 diabetes, leading researchers to explore its impact on gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a topic with inconsistent evidence.
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis identified 11 studies to evaluate the association between air pollution exposure and GDM, employing random-effect models for analysis.
  • Results indicated modest increased risks of GDM related to specific air pollutants during pregnancy, but significant variability in study findings was noted, highlighting the need for more comprehensive research.
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Objectives: We conducted this study to investigate the risk factors for spontaneous abortion among rural Chinese women.

Methods: Risk factors prior to pregnancy associated with spontaneous abortion were identified among 17,248 rural women enrolled in a prospective population-based follow-up study. The risk of spontaneous abortion was estimated with odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for several factors.

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Over the past decades, there is an increasing number of association studies of telomere length (TL) and the risk and recurrence of prostate cancer (PCa), but the results are inconsistent. Hence, we identify the relevant studies published in English on or before 10 January 2019 conducting a literature review in the electronic databases including PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library. Twelve studies (with 19 data sets) were included in this meta-analysis, five of which were associated with risk assessment, six of which reported recurrence of PCa and one of which included them.

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This study aims to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of macrosomia and LGA (large for gestational age) in non-GDM (gestational diabetes mellitus) pregnant women in Fuyang, Anhui Province of China. A large population-based cohort study was conducted among non-GDM pregnant women aged 18-45 years. Maternal sociodemographic data prior to pregnancy were collected using interviewer-administered standardized questionnaire.

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Air pollution has been evaluated as a possible risk factor for Parkinson's disease (PD), but, the present results are inconsistent and have not been combined. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the association between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and PD, given the nature of disease etiology. A total of 10 studies were identified by searching Web of Science, Science Direct, and PubMed before October 2017.

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Context: Sleep has been assessed as a risk factor for health consequences. Among adults, excessively longer and shorter sleep durations are associated with high blood pressure (BP), but knowledge of the association between sleep duration and high BP among adolescents is limited.

Objectives: To estimate the associations between sleep duration and high BP in adolescents.

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Hypospadias and cryptorchidism are potential manifestations of testicular dysgenesis syndrome (TDS) at birth. Anogenital distance (AGD) has been presumed as an indicator related to endocrine disruptors proposed as one of the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying male reproductive disorders. In humans, recent studies have correlated AGD in boys to testicular anomalies.

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Purpose: To investigate the prevalence and the associated risk factors for menstrual pain in a sample of rural married women of reproductive age in Anhui Province of China.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among married women (n = 14,828) aged 18-45 years. Data were collected through self-reported questionnaires.

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The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence of preterm birth (PTB) and identify maternal risk factors before pregnancy in rural China, and to determine their population-attributable fractions (PAFs). A prospectively population-based study was conducted in the city of Fuyang, China. Surveillance locations were randomly selected by cluster sampling based on administrative areas and geographic characteristics.

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The association between prenatal BPA exposure and birth weight is controversial. Here, a meta-analysis was performed to estimate the association between prenatal BPA exposure and birth weight. We searched literature addressing the association of interest in relevant databases.

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The aims of this study were to describe the course of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), trichomoniasis, and bacterial vaginosis (BV) in pregnancy and to explore the association between these longitudinal changes and pregnancy outcomes. A total of 793 pregnant women were enrolled at the first trimester of pregnancy and were followed prospectively twice at the second and third trimester. VVC, trichomoniasis, and BV were evaluated at each trimester of pregnancy.

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