Genetic Variants in the Adhesive G Protein-Coupled Receptor ADGRG6 are Associated with Increased Susceptibility to COPD in the Elderly Han Chinese Population of Southern China.

Background: Mutations in ADGRG6 are associated with a variety of cancers and multiple types of diseases. However, the impact of genetic variations in ADGRG6 on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) susceptibility has not yet been evaluated.

Methods: Considering the high prevalence of COPD among the elderly population in China, this study specifically targets the elderly Han population in Southern China as the study subject.

Family function and emotional behavior problems in Chinese children and adolescents: A moderated mediation model.

Background: Studies have shown that family function is associated with emotional behavior problems. However, the underlying relationship mechanisms between family function and emotional behavior problems in children and adolescents is not fully understood. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the mediating effect of resilience and the moderating effect of sleep quality using a moderated mediation model.

Association between sleep change patterns and mental health among preschoolers: The mediating role of resilience.

Sleep disturbance has been recognized as an important factor influencing mental health problems in preschool children. However, no longitudinal studies have investigated the association between sleep change patterns and mental health in preschoolers or the mediating role of resilience. Here, data were collected from 1595 preschool children in 26 kindergartens in four counties in Anhui Province, China, who were followed up (T2) 1 year apart based on baseline surveys (T1).

Adverse childhood experiences of emotional and physical abuse and emotional and behavioral problems: the mediating effects of family function and resilience.

Adverse childhood experiences are a widespread phenomenon that can have a variety of negative effects on children. Emotional and behavioral problems (EBP) in children have been gaining interest in recent years. Therefore, this study aims to explore the association between emotional and physical abuse (EPA) and preschool children's EBP, as well as to assess the mediating effects of family function and resilience in this association.

Liver abscess complicated with multiple organ invasive infection caused by hematogenous disseminated hypervirulent : A case report.

Hypervirulent (hvKp) causes increasing infections in healthy individuals from the community. In severe cases, it can cause multiple organ infection with invasive metastasis of blood sources, seriously threatening the patients' life. Rapid and accurate diagnosis of the pathogen becomes the key to timely antibiotic treatment to improve the prognosis.

Prenatal stressful life events increase the prevalence of postpartum depression: Evidence from prospective cohort studies.

Postpartum depression (PPD) occurs frequently among postpartum women. Stressful life events (SLE) have gradually been recognized as risk factors for PPD. However, research on this topic has produced equivocal results.

The relationships between sleep disturbances, resilience and anxiety among preschool children: A three-wave longitudinal study.

Objective: This study, based on a three-wave longitudinal study, aimed to examine bidirectional relationships between sleep disturbances, resilience and anxiety symptoms among preschool children.

Methods: In total, 1169 children in the junior class of preschools were investigated three times with an interval of one year, in Anhui Province, China. Children's sleep disturbances, resilience and anxiety symptoms were all assessed in the three-wave surveys.

Longitudinal association of nighttime sleep duration with emotional and behavioral problems among rural preschool children.

This study aimed to examine the association between nighttime sleep duration and emotional and behavioral problems (EBPs) among rural preschool children. This longitudinal study including 1595 preschool children aged 3-6 years from 26 kindergartens in four counties was conducted in Anhui Province rural areas. Cross-lagged panel models and multivariable logistic regressions were performed to examine the bidirectional association between nighttime sleep duration and EBPs and further explore the predictive effect of nighttime sleep duration on EBPs.

Association between household air pollution and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Recently, a growing number of epidemiological studies have examined the relationship between household air pollution (HAP) and all-cause and cause-specific mortality. While the results were not entirely consistent, the current study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol to conduct a comprehensive review and meta-analysis. Data sources were PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library for studies published up to 12 May 2022.

Combined effects of multiple metals on hearing loss: A Bayesian kernel machine regression approach.

Background: Exposure to heavy elements is considered one of the risks of hearing loss. The combined effect of multiple metals on different hearing losses has not been extensively studied.

Methods: This study deals with the association between different metals (Ba, Cd, Co, Cs, Mo, Pb, Mn, Sn, Sb, Tl, W) and hearing loss in the 2013-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Association between the history of abortion and gestational diabetes mellitus: A meta-analysis.

Purpose: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common metabolic disease in pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a history of abortion increases the risk of GDM by meta-analysis.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in nine databases of studies on the association between abortion history and GDM up to April 12, 2022.

Famine exposure in adolescence is associated with a higher risk of overweight/obesity and abdominal obesity in adulthood: A meta-analysis.

Some studies have shown that famine exposure during adolescence can increase cardiovascular disease and diabetes susceptibility in later life. The association between famine exposure in adolescence and overweight/obesity and abdominal obesity in adulthood has been inconsistent. Based on previous studies, we hypothesized that famine exposure in adolescence increases the risk of overweight/obesity and abdominal obesity in adulthood.

Ultrasensitive detection of Hg(II) by small-sized MnO loaded on g-CN nanosheets: Heterojunction facilitates electron transfer and Mn(II)/Mn(III)/Mn(IV) cycle.

Transition metal oxides are widely used in electrochemical detection because of the promotion of redox of heavy metal ions (HMIs) by valence change behavior. However, it is challenging to favorably promote the valence change to achieve the improvement of detection sensitivity. Herein, a MnO/g-CN composite (named as MO-CN) with small-sized of MnO and high proportion of Mn(II) and Mn(III) was prepared, which reveals an excellent performance on detecting mercury ion (Hg(II)).

Association between solid fuel combustion and diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

In recent years, many epidemiological studies have investigated the relationship between solid fuel combustion and diabetes mellitus (DM). This meta-analysis was performed to explore the potential association between solid fuel combustion and DM. A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify all relevant studies published prior to January 14, 2022.

Combined exposure to multiple metals on cardiovascular disease in NHANES under five statistical models.

Background: It is well-documented that heavy metals are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, there is few studies exploring effect of metal mixture on CVD. Therefore, the primary objective of present study was to investigate the joint effect of heavy metals on CVD and to identify the most influential metals in the mixture.

Exploratory analysis of the association between pyrethroid exposure and rheumatoid arthritis among US adults: 2007-2014 data analysis from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Previous studies indicate that pesticide use may play an important role in the occurrence and development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA); however, little is known about the effect of specific pesticides on RA. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether pyrethroid exposure was linked to RA in adults. Data were originated from the 2007-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Association of organophosphate ester exposure with cardiovascular disease among US adults: Cross-sectional findings from the 2011-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are widely used as flame retardants and plasticizers worldwide. Therefore, the potentially deleterious effect of OPE on human beings deserves extensive attention. The primary objective of this present study was to untangle the relationship between OPE exposure and cardiovascular disease (CVD) among general population.

COVID-19 pandemic impact on family life and exacerbated emotional and behavioral health among preschool children: A longitudinal study.

Background/objective: This study aimed to examine associations of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on family life with emotional and behavioral health among preschool children.

Methods: A longitudinal study including 1595 preschool children aged 3-6 years and their families was conducted in Anhui Province. The linear regression was applied to examine associations between the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on family life and emotional and behavioral health.

Development of psychological resilience and associations with emotional and behavioral health among preschool left-behind children.

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the development of psychological resilience and its associations with emotional and behavioral health among preschool left-behind children (LBC).

Methods: LBC in 26 preschools of Fuyang City, Hefei City, and Maanshan City of Anhui Province were included at baseline survey; and baseline children in the junior and middle classes of preschools as targeted samples were recruited for the 1-year follow-up. Multivariable linear regression models were performed to examine associations of psychological resilience with emotional and behavioral health.

Association between noise exposure and atrial fibrillation: a meta-analysis of cohort studies.

Noise has become an important environmental risk factor. Some studies have shown that exposure to noise can cause coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. At present, the relationship between noise exposure and the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) is inconsistent.

The effect of air pollution and emotional and behavioral problems on preschoolers' overweight and obesity.

Childhood overweight and obesity (OWO) has risen dramatically in both developed and developing countries over the past few decades, creating a huge burden of disease. Ambient air pollution and emotional and behavioral problems are important influencing factors of OWO in preschoolers, but few studies have evaluated the impact of air pollution and emotional and behavioral problems on OWO of preschoolers in rural areas and their potential interactions. This study selected 3802 preschool children from 26 kindergartens in 4 rural areas of Anhui Province for a cross-sectional study.

Exposure to indoor air pollution from solid fuel and its effect on depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

A growing body of research has investigated the relationship between indoor air pollution from solid fuel and depression risk. Our study aimed to elucidate the relationship between indoor air pollution from solid fuel and depression in observational studies. The effect of indoor air pollution on depression was estimated using pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

The association between pregnancy and COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare and determine whether there were any differences in clinical outcomes between pregnant and non-pregnant women who had been infected with COVID-19.

Methods: A literature search was performed in 9 databases on November 20, 2021. The relative risk (RR) with 95% confidence interval (95% CI) was used to estimate the effect of pregnancy on COVID-19 outcomes.

The Association Between Previous Influenza Vaccination and COVID-19 Infection Risk and Severity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Introduction: The association between influenza vaccination and COVID-19 remains controversial. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate whether influenza vaccination reduces the susceptibility and severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Methods: A systematic literature search of PubMed, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, SinoMed, Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform, and China Science and Technology Journal VIP Database was conducted from database inception to August 2021.

Association between exposure to organophosphorus pesticides and the risk of diabetes among US Adults: Cross-sectional findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Objective: Organophosphorus pesticides (OPPs) are commonly used pesticides across the world, however there is little epidemiological evidence linking their exposure to diabetes. Hence, this study aimed at investigating the effect of OPP exposure on the prevalence of diabetes in American adults.

Methods: Adults (≥20 years old) were eligible for this study from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).