Associations Between Thyroid Hormone Levels and Urinary Concentrations of Bisphenol A,F, and S in 6-Year-old Children in Korea

ObjectivesBisphenol A (BPA) is used in the electrical, mechanical, medical, and food industries. Previous studies have suggested that BPA is an endocrine disruptor. Regulation of BPA has led to increased use of bisphenol F (BPF) and bisphenol S (BPS). However, few studies have investigated the associations of BPF and BPS with thyroid dysfunction in children. Our study investigated the associations of prenatal BPA and early childhood BPA, BPF, and BPS exposure with thyroid function in 6-year-old children.MethodsPrenatal BPA concentrations were measured during the second trimester of pregnancy in an established prospective birth cohort. We measured urinary BPA, BPF, and BPS concentrations and thyroid hormone levels (thyroid-stimulating hormone, total T₃, and free T₄) in 6-year-old children (n=574). We examined the associations between urinary bisphenol concentrations and percentage change of thyroid hormone concentrations using multivariate linear regression. We also compared thyroid hormone levels by dividing the cohort according to BPA, BPF, and BPS concentrations.ResultsThe associations between prenatal BPA and total T₃ levels were statistically significant in all models, except for girls when using a crude model. The associations between urinary BPA and BPS concentrations and levels of all thyroid hormones were not statistically significant. However, we observed that lower free T₄ levels (−1.94%; 95% confidence interval, −3.82 to −0.03) were associated with higher urinary BPF concentrations in girls only.ConclusionsOur findings identified significant associations between prenatal BPA exposure and total T₃ levels in all children and between BPF exposure and free T₄ levels in girls only.     

Polyphenols and Human Health: The Role of Bioavailability

Polyphenols are a group of phytochemicals with potential health-promoting effects. They are classified as flavonoid (flavonols, flavanols, flavones, flavanones, isoflavones, and anthocyanins) and non-flavonoid molecules (phenolic acids, hydroxycinnamic acids, lignans, stilbenes, and tannins). Although an increasing number of trials have shown a correlation among polyphenol consumption and a reduction in risk factors for chronic diseases, discrepancies in explaining their positive effects have been found in terms of the bioavailability. In fact, polyphenols show a low bioavailability due to several factors: interaction with the food matrix, the metabolic processes mediated by the liver (phase I and II metabolism), intestine and microbiota. On the other hand, the biological activities of phenol compounds may be mediated by their metabolites, which are produced in vivo, and recent studies have confirmed that these molecules may have antioxidant and anti-phlogistic properties. This review discusses the studies performed in vivo, which consider the polyphenol bioavailability and their different food sources. Factors influencing the biological effects of the main classes of polyphenols are also considered.     

Trends in Vitamin C Consumption in the United States: 1999–2018

Low intakes of fruits and vegetables have resulted in suboptimal intakes of several micronutrients, including vitamin C. This cross-sectional study used data from 84,902 children/adults (≥1 y) who completed a 24-h dietary recall as part of the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999–2018). Mean vitamin C intakes from foods/beverages were calculated as were trends in major food/beverage sources of vitamin C. Percentages below the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) were estimated. Overall, mean vitamin C consumption declined by 23% (97–75 mg/d; p-value for trend < 0.001). 100% fruit juice was the leading source of vitamin C (25.6% of total or 21.7mg/d), but this declined by 48% (25–13 mg/d; p-value for trend < 0.001). Whole fruit increased among children/adolescents (+75.8%;10–17 mg/d; p-value for trend < 0.001), but not adults, while the vegetable contribution was generally unchanged. The proportion of the population below the EAR increased by 23.8% on a relative scale or 9 percentage points on an absolute scale (38.3–47.4%). Declines in vitamin C intake is driven largely by decreases in fruit juice coupled with modest increases in whole fruit. Due to associations between vitamin C intake and numerous health outcomes these trends warrant careful monitoring moving forward.     

Determinants of the Consumption of Regular Soda,Sport, and Energy Beverages in Spanish Adolescents

Increasing sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) consumption and associated health impacts warrant health-policy action. We assessed associations of socioeconomic and lifestyle variables with adolescents’ consumption of regular soda (RSD), sport (SD), and energy (ED) drinks. Cross-sectional study of 3930 Spanish adolescents (2089 girls, 1841 boys) aged 13–18 years). We compared frequency of consuming each SSB type (European Food Safety Authority questionnaire) with sociodemographic and lifestyle variables (standardized questions). RSD, SD, and ED were consumed at least weekly by 72.7%, 32.3%, and 12.3% of participants, respectively, and more frequently (p < 0.001) by boys, compared to girls. Multivariate ordinal logistic regression showed inverse association between RSD, SD, and ED consumption and parental occupation-based socioeconomic status (p < 0.01). Daily smoking was associated (p < 0.001) with higher ED (OR 3.64, 95% CI 2.39–5.55) and RSD (OR 2.15, 95% CI 1.56–2.97) consumptions. SD intake was associated inversely with smoking (OR 0.60, 95% CI 0.40–0.89, p = 0.012) and directly with physical activity (OR 2.93, 95% CI 2.18–3.95, p < 0.001). School performance was lower among ED (OR 2.14, 95% CI, 1.37–3.35, p = 0.001) and RSD (OR 1.81, 95% CI 1.24–2.64, p = 0.002) consumers, compared to SD. Maleness and low socioeconomic status predicted SSB consumption. Smoking and low school performance were associated with higher ED and RSD intakes.     

Marginal,Low, and Very-Low Food Security among Children Are Associated with Intake of Select Dietary Factors during Summer

BackgroundSchool meals are associated with improved food security status and dietary intake. Children receiving free and reduced-price school meals lose access to these meals during the summer. The association between food security status and dietary intake in these children during summer is unclear.ObjectiveTo examine the association between food security status (high, marginal, low, and very-low food security) among children and intake of select dietary factors during summer in children certified for free and reduced-price school meals by age group (3 to 4 years, 5 to 8 years, 9 to 12 years, and 13 to 17 years).DesignCross-sectional analysis.Participants/settingSecondary data from 11,873 children aged 3 to 17 years in the control group of the US Department of Agriculture Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children Demonstration Project.Main outcome measuresConsumption of total fruits and vegetables; fruits and vegetables, excluding fried potatoes; whole grains; added sugars; added sugars, excluding cereals; added sugars from sugar-sweetened beverages; and dairy products assessed using questions from the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Multifactor Diet Screener.Statistical analysisMultiple linear regression.ResultsFor the majority of age groups, marginal food security, low food security, and very-low food security were associated with lower fruit and vegetable consumption and low food security and very-low food security were associated with lower dairy consumption, with children from households with very-low food security having the lowest consumption. Children from households with very-low food security consumed 0.73 (95% CI –0.93 to –0.53) to 0.99 (95% CI –1.59 to –0.39) cup equivalents less per day of fruits and vegetables and 0.49 (95% CI –0.65 to –0.34) to 0.68 (95% CI –1.07 to –0.29) cup equivalents less per day of dairy compared with children from households experiencing high food security.ConclusionsLower food security was associated with reduced consumption of fruits and vegetables and dairy products during summer in children from low-income households.     

三种血清肌酐测定方法的评价

目的：寻找一个简便,特异,准确的检测肌酐的方法,方法：使用三种方法Jaffe-FIXED,E-RATE,E-PAP进行方法学评价,包括准确度,精密度,线性范围,干扰试验,对比试验,结果：每各方法匀有自己的优,缺点,相比而言Jaffe-FIXE,E-RATE法更优于E－PAP,结论：根据实验室情况,使用试剂盒前进行方法学评价并选择方法,了解其性能,以便克服其缺陷。     

视神经管减压术治疗视神经挫伤20例分析

目的：报告视神经挫伤行视神经管减压术的治疗效果。方法：手术治疗限定于外伤后不超过1月且无严重颅脑损伤及无严重全身疾病者。采用局麻筛蝶窦入口法,手术前后常规用糖皮质激素及神经生长因子。结果：20例术前无光感16例,术后1周视力有光感及手动以上12例,占75％;术前视力在手动－0．04以内4例,术后视力均提高。术后随访3个月除2例外视力均有提高,最好达到0．3。结论：视神经挫伤病期不超过1月虽视力已无光感也不应放弃行视神经管减压术。     

喉部分切除术治疗喉癌30年回顾

目的：探讨30年间喉部分切除术在喉癌治疗中的应用。方法：30年间行喉部分切除术257例,将30年喉部分切除术后治疗喉癌分前10年、中间10年和后10年3个阶段,进行对比观察。前10年、中间10年和后10年喉癌手术中喉部分切除术分别占9．6％、52．3％和68．6％。结果：30年间喉部分切除术257例,前10年、后10年和后10年3年生存率分别为50．0％、63．0％和73．6％,5年生存率分别为37．5％、55．6％和71．8％;术后1－3月内拔管率分别为37．5％、50．6％和71．4％,术后咽瘘发生率分别为25．0％、12．3％和3．0％。结论：30年间喉部分切除术患者年龄有逐渐增高趋势;全喉切除术逐渐减少,喉部分切除术逐渐增加;3、5年生存率和术后拔管率有逐渐提高的趋势;术后咽瘘和逐渐减少的趋势。     

云南习用藁本的品种考证

目的：对云南地区习用的藁本品种进行考证。方法：文献调研,实地考察。对文献中记地匠“藁本”进行比较分析,在云南几个主产区、集散地进行实地考察,结合生药鉴定做出评价。结果：通过研究,发现云南地区用的藁本是黄蒿本和黑藁本两个品种,黄藁本的基源是伞形科滇芹属植物滇芹Sinodielsia yunnanensis Wolff和藁本属植物丽江藁本Ligusticum delavayi Franch.,黑藁本的其源是伞形科藁本属植物蕨叶藁本L.pteridophyllum Franch,。结论为现代研究及临床用药提供依据。     

经跗骨窦入路微创锁定钢板治疗跟骨关节内骨折疗效对比研究

目的:比较经跗骨窦入路使用微创锁定钢板与解剖型锁定钢板治疗跟骨关节内骨折的临床疗效。方法:回顾性分析2016年7月至2017年6月采用跗骨窦入路治疗的48例跟骨关节内骨折患者的临床资料,根据内固定方式不同分为微创锁定钢板组和解剖型锁定钢板组,每组24例。微创锁定钢板组,男14例,女10例;年龄27～46(38.70±5.58)岁;骨折Sanders分型,Ⅱ型18例,Ⅲ型6例。解剖型锁定钢板组,男17例,女7例;年龄26～46(37.10±6.44)岁;骨折Sanders分型,Ⅱ型16例,Ⅲ型8例。观察并比较两组患者手术时间,视觉模拟评分(visual analague scale,VAS),术后并发症情况,比较术后1周及末次随访时B?hler角、Gissane角、跟骨宽度和高度变化情况,采用Maryland足部功能评分进行功能评价。结果:所有患者获得随访,时间12～18(14.10±1.94)个月。48例患者获得骨性愈合,愈合时间8～16(10.60±2.25)周。微创锁定钢板组手术时间、VAS评分、并发症分别为(69.50±7.51) min、(2.80±1.07)分、2例,解剖型锁定钢板组分别为(77.50±7.15) min、(3.80±1.09)分、8例,两组比较差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。两组术后1周及末次随访时B?hler角、Gissane角、跟骨宽度、高度比较差异无统计学意义(P0.05)。两组Maryland足部功能评分比较差异无统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:对于SandersⅡ、Ⅲ型跟骨关节内骨折,经跗骨窦入路使用微创锁定钢板治疗可以达到与解剖型锁定钢板相似的牢靠固定及功能恢复,其操作更简便,手术时间更短,术后早期疼痛更轻,术后并发症更少。