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Quality assessment of Romanian bottled mineral water and tap water	2016	National Institute of R&D for Optoelectronics, Atomistilor 409, RO-077125, Magurele, Romania. elfrida.carstea@inoe.ro.; National Institute of R&D for Optoelectronics, Research Institute for Analytical Instrumentation Subsidiary, Donath 67, 400293, Cluj-Na	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Environmental monitoring and assessment Periodical, Abbrev. Environ.Monit.Assess. Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 188 Issue 9 Start Page 521 Other Pages 016-5531-9. Epub 2016 Aug 15 Notes JID: 8508350; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/02/23 [received]; 2016/08/03 [accepted]; 2016/08/15 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1573-2959; 0167-6369 Accession Number PMID: 27526046 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1007/s10661-016-5531-9 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27526046 Abstract This study reports the evaluation of bottled mineral water characteristics using fluorescence spectroscopy (synchronous fluorescence scans and emission spectra) and physico-chemical analyses. Samples from 14 still mineral water brands were compared to 11 tap waters collected from two Romanian cities. Correlation and factor analyses were undertaken to understand the relationships between the individual components. The concentration of major and minor ions showed great variation between the bottled mineral water samples highlighting the diversity of the water intakes, while in the case of tap water the chemical composition was relatively similar for samples collected in the same city. Fluorescence data showed that the mineral water contained low quantities of organic matter. The humic fraction was dominant in all samples, while the microbial fraction was low in most samples. Synchronous fluorescence scans provided more information, regarding the composition of organic matter, compared to emission spectra. The study evidenced the correlation between fluorescence parameters and major elements and highlighted the potential of using fluorescence for qualitative evaluation of the bottled mineral water quality, as a screening method before undertaking complex analyses. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors M Carstea,E., Levei,E.A., Hoaghia,M.A., Savastru,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160815 PMCID Editors
Autophagy and its current relevance to the diagnosis and clinical management of esophageal diseases	2016	Institute of Pathology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.; Li Ka Shing Institute, St. Michael's Hospital and Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.; Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences Periodical, Abbrev. Ann.N.Y.Acad.Sci. Pub Date Free Form 15-Aug Volume Issue Start Page Other Pages Notes LR: 20160815; CI: (c) 2016; JID: 7506858; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/04/22 [received]; 2016/06/25 [revised]; 2016/07/07 [accepted]; aheadofprint Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1749-6632; 0077-8923 Accession Number PMID: 27526024 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI 10.1111/nyas.13190 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27526024 Abstract Autophagy is an evolutionarily conserved cell survival program that degrades dysfunctional organelles and misfolded or long-lived proteins through the formation of lysosomes. Basal autophagy helps to maintain cellular homeostasis, while additional autophagy can be induced under cellular stress conditions. Autophagy has shown to be involved in a variety of diseases, such as inflammation, autoimmune diseases, degeneration, and cancer. We review the relevance of autophagy to the diagnosis and clinical management of esophageal diseases with the following questions in mind. What is autophagy and can/should we detect it in routine pathology specimens? What is the role of autophagy in gastroesophageal reflux disease/inflammatory esophageal disease? What role may autophagy play in the interaction between pro- and antiapoptotic pathways in esophageal malignancies and treatment? Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher New York Academy of Sciences Data Source Authors Langer,R., Streutker,C.J., Swanson,P.E. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160815 PMCID Editors
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Sayada high school pupils towards the smoking	2016		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full La Tunisie medicale Periodical, Abbrev. Tunis.Med. Pub Date Free Form Jan Volume 94 Issue 1 Start Page 54 Other Pages 59 Notes JID: 0413766; ppublish Place of Publication Tunisia ISSN/ISBN 0041-4131; 0041-4131 Accession Number PMID: 27525606 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI /article-medicale-tunisie.php?article=2974 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27525606 Abstract BACKGROUND: tobacco Is the first cause of preventable death, the prevalence of it'sconsumption in adolescents varies between 10 and 30%. Initiation is the cause of psychological then physical dependence. AIM: study the prevalence of smoking among high school students, assess their knowledge on the subject of smoking addiction and attitudes and practice towards tobacco. METHOD: This is a descriptive study, transversal, using a self-administered anonymous questionnaire during 2013. RESULTS: The response rate was 70 % (n = 505). The average age was 16.7 years, girls accounted 40.4 % of the study population. The prevalence of smoking was 15.2%, it was 26 % for boys and 8% for girls. The nicotine dependence was present in 35% of smokers and 53.2% of them reported having previously attempted to quit at least once. More than half of respondents (58.8%) were unaware of the effect of nicotine, 43.3 % of students did not know the origins of addiction and 11.7% of smokers reported smoking in the school. All smokers, had not reported any obstacle to the purchase of cigarettes. The exhibition of smoke in public places was described by 66.5 % of students. CONCLUSION: The results of this study support the need to develop a completeprogram that integrates education for students but also for teachers which affects ample smoking behavior of students. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Hassine,F., Sriha,A., Kobaa,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
What Public Policies Should Be Developed to Cope with the Myopia Epidemic?	2016	*PhD daggerMPH Myopia Research Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, The Academia, Singapore (PKV, S-MS); and Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore (NEHC, S-MS).	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry Periodical, Abbrev. Optom.Vis.Sci. Pub Date Free Form 12-Aug Volume Issue Start Page Other Pages Notes LR: 20160815; JID: 8904931; aheadofprint Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1538-9235; 1040-5488 Accession Number PMID: 27525536 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI 10.1097/OPX.0000000000000982 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27525536 Abstract The epidemic of myopia in urban Asian cities has increased over recent generations and has become a significant public health concern. Considering the potential role of time outdoors in myopia prevention, and the differences in behavioral attitudes of individuals living in Urban East Asian (more indoor-centric) and Western countries, public policies should be developed in different countries accordingly to encourage children to go outdoors to counteract myopia. This is a short manuscript (presented at the International Myopia Conference-2015 by Prof. Seang Mei Saw) about public policies that should be developed to cope with the "myopia epidemic." Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Verkicharla,P.K., Chia,N.E., Saw,S.M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160812 PMCID Editors
Bibliometric mapping and clustering analysis of Iranian papers on reproductive medicine in Scopus database (2010-2014)	2016	School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.; Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.; Yazd Cardiovascular Research Centre, Shahid Sadoughi Universit	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of reproductive biomedicine (Yazd, Iran) Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Reprod.Biomed.(Yazd) Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 14 Issue 6 Start Page 371 Other Pages 382 Notes LR: 20160817; JID: 101679102; OID: NLM: PMC4971550; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish Place of Publication Iran ISSN/ISBN 2476-4108; 2476-3772 Accession Number PMID: 27525320 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27525320 Abstract BACKGROUND: To meet the future challenges in the field of reproductive medicine in Iran, better understanding of published studies is needed. Bibliometric methods and social network analysis have been used to measure the scope and illustrate scientific output of researchers in this field. OBJECTIVE: This study provides insight into the structure of the network of Iranian papers published in the field of reproductive medicine through 2010-2014. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, all relevant scientific publications were retrieved from Scopus database and were analyzed according to document type, journal of publication, hot topics, authors and institutions. The results were mapped and clustered by VosViewer software. RESULTS: In total, 3141 papers from Iranian researchers were identified in Scopus database between 2010-2014. The numbers of publications per year have been increased from 461 in 2010 to 749 in 2014. Tehran University of Medical Sciences and "Soleimani M" are occupied the top position based on Productivity indicator. Likewise "Soleimani M" was obtained the first rank among authors according to degree centrality, betweenness centrality and collaboration criteria. In addition, among institutions, Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) was leader based on degree centrality, betweenness centrality and collaboration indicators. CONCLUSION: Publications of Iranian researchers in the field of reproductive medicine showed steadily growth during 2010-2014. It seems that in addition to quantity, Iranian authors have to promote quality of articles and collaboration. It will help them to advance their efforts. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Bazm,S., Kalantar,S.M., Mirzaei,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4971550 Editors
Pilot Study of a Sleep Health Promotion Program for College Students	2016	Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.; Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Health Services, Carl	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Sleep health Periodical, Abbrev. Sleep Health. Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 2 Issue 2 Start Page 167 Other Pages 174 Notes LR: 20160817; GR: T32 HL082610/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS/United States; GR: UL1 RR024153/RR/NCRR NIH HHS/United States; JID: 101656808; NIHMS771424; OTO: NOTNLM; PMCR: 2017/06/01 00:00; ppublish Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 2352-7218; 2352-7218 Accession Number PMID: 27525300 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI 10.1016/j.sleh.2016.03.006 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27525300 Abstract OBJECTIVES: We conducted a pilot study of a sleep health promotion program for college students. The aims of the study were to 1) determine the feasibility of the program, and 2) explore changes in sleep knowledge and sleep diary parameters. DESIGN: Open trial of a sleep health promotion program for college students. SETTING: A small liberal arts university in southwestern Pennsylvania. PARTICIPANTS: University students (primarily female). INTERVENTION: Active intervention components included individualized email feedback based on each participant's baseline sleep diary and an in-person, group format presentation on sleep health. MEASUREMENTS: Participants completed online questionnaires and sleep diaries before and after the health promotion intervention. Online questionnaires focused on sleep knowledge and attitudes toward sleep, as well as Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) sleep and psychosocial assessments. RESULTS: Of participants who completed some aspect of the study, 89% completed at least one intervention component (in-person lecture and/or sleep diary). Participants reported significant improvement in sleep knowledge and changes in sleep diary parameters (decreased sleep onset latency and time spent in bed, resulting in greater sleep efficiency). Sleep duration also increased by 30 minutes among short sleepers who obtained Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Levenson,J.C., Miller,E., Hafer,B., Reidell,M.F., Buysse,D.J., Franzen,P.L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4978431 Editors
Source Credibility in Tobacco Control Messaging	2016	Allison M. Schmidt, PhD Student, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Health Behavior, Chapel Hill, NC. Leah M. Ranney, Associate Director, Tobacco Prevention and Evaluation Program, School of	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco regulatory science Periodical, Abbrev. Tob Regul.Sci. Pub Date Free Form Jan Volume 2 Issue 1 Start Page 31 Other Pages 37 Notes LR: 20160817; GR: P50 CA180907/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 101655763; NIHMS771381; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 2333-9748; 2333-9748 Accession Number PMID: 27525298 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI 10.18001/TRS.2.1.3 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27525298 Abstract OBJECTIVES: Perceived credibility of a message's source can affect persuasion. This paper reviews how beliefs about the source of tobacco control messages may encourage attitude and behavior change. METHODS: We conducted a series of searches of the peer-reviewed literature using terms from communication and public health fields. We reviewed research on source credibility, its underlying concepts, and its relation to the persuasiveness of tobacco control messages. RESULTS: We recommend an agenda for future research to bridge the gaps between communication literature on source credibility and tobacco control research. Our recommendations are to study the impact of source credibility on persuasion with long-term behavior change outcomes, in different populations and demographic groups, by developing new credibility measures that are topic- and organization-specific, by measuring how credibility operates across media platforms, and by identifying factors that enhance credibility and persuasion. CONCLUSIONS: This manuscript reviews the state of research on source credibility and identifies gaps that are maximally relevant to tobacco control communication. Knowing first whether a source is perceived as credible, and second, how to enhance perceived credibility, can inform the development of future tobacco control campaigns and regulatory communications. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Schmidt,A.M., Ranney,L.M., Pepper,J.K., Goldstein,A.O. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4981485 Editors
A qualitative analysis of factors impacting resilience among youth in post-conflict Liberia	2016	The Chester M. Pierce, MD Division of Global Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, 5 Longfellow Place, Boston, MA 02114 USA ; Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck St., Boston, MA 02115 USA ; University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1853 West Polk	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health Periodical, Abbrev. Child.Adolesc.Psychiatry.Ment.Health. Pub Date Free Form 12-Aug Volume 10 Issue Start Page 26 Other Pages 016-0114-7. eCollection 2016 Notes LR: 20160817; JID: 101297974; OID: NLM: PMC4983000; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016 [ecollection]; 2016/05/03 [received]; 2016/08/02 [accepted]; 2016/08/12 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1753-2000; 1753-2000 Accession Number PMID: 27525038 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.1186/s13034-016-0114-7 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27525038 Abstract BACKGROUND: In 2008, 5 years after the Liberian civil war ended, there were an estimated 340,000 orphans in Liberia, 18 % of the total child population of the country. Given that children make up half the population and that these children experienced significant trauma and loss both through direct exposure to the war and then to the Ebola epidemic, and indirectly as a result of the trauma experienced by their parents, the recovery of these children is essential to the recovery of the nation as a whole. The goal of this research was to identify factors contributing to resilience among youth in post-conflict Liberia. Resilience was defined as evidence of adaptive functioning and psychological health. METHODS: Seventy-five young people (age 13-18) in the capital city of Monrovia, Liberia were recruited in 2012. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and demographic data were collected. Interviews were then transcribed and coded thematically. RESULTS: Forty-six of the participants were attending school, and 29 were not enrolled in school. Youth enrolled in school demonstrated greater adaptive functioning. This was particularly true for boys in any school setting and girls attending private school. Youth not attending school were more likely to have lost family members or become estranged from them, and many were also engaging in substance use. Emotion regulation, cognitive flexibility, agency, social intelligence and, in some cases, meaning-making were found in participants who showed resilient outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Caregiver relationships mediate the development of psychological capacities that impact resilience. These findings suggest that youth who have lost a caregiver, many of whom are not attending school, are experiencing a significant ongoing burden in terms of their daily functioning and psychological health in the post-war period and should be the focus of further study and intervention targeting substance use and community reintegration. Trial registration Partners Healthcare IRB Protocol# 2012P000367. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Levey,E.J., Oppenheim,C.E., Lange,B.C., Plasky,N.S., Harris,B.L., Lekpeh,G.G., Kekulah,I., Henderson,D.C., Borba,C.P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160812 PMCID PMC4983000 Editors
Exploring the Bacterial Microbiota of Colombian Fermented Maize Dough "Masa Agria" (Maiz Anejo)	2016	Faculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo Mosciano Sant'Angelo, Italy.; Faculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo Mosciano Sant'Angelo, Italy.; G	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Frontiers in microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Front.Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form 29-Jul Volume 7 Issue Start Page 1168 Other Pages Notes LR: 20160817; JID: 101548977; OID: NLM: PMC4965452; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016 [ecollection]; 2016/04/29 [received]; 2016/07/14 [accepted]; 2016/07/29 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication Switzerland ISSN/ISBN 1664-302X; 1664-302X Accession Number PMID: 27524979 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.3389/fmicb.2016.01168 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27524979 Abstract Masa Agria is a naturally fermented maize dough produced in Colombia, very common in the traditional gastronomy. In this study we used culture-dependent and RNA-based pyrosequencing to investigate the bacterial community structure of Masa Agria samples produced in the south west of Colombia. The mean value of cell density was 7.6 log CFU/g of presumptive lactic acid bacteria, 5.4 log cfu/g for presumptive acetic bacteria and 5.6 og CFU/g for yeasts. The abundance of these microorganisms is also responsible for the low pH (3.1-3.7) registered. Although the 16S rRNA pyrosequencing revealed that the analyzed samples were different in bacteria richness and diversity, the genera Lactobacillus, Weissella, and Acetobacter were predominant. In particular, the most common species were Lactobacillus plantarum and Acetobacter fabarum, followed by L. fermentum, L. vaccinostercus, and Pediococcus argentinicus. Several microorganisms of environmental origin, such as Dechloromonas and most of all Sphingobium spp., revealed in each sample, were detected, and also bacteria related to maize, such as Phytoplasma. In conclusion, our results elucidated for the first time the structures of the bacterial communities of Masa Agria samples obtained from different producers, identifying the specific dominant species and revealing a complete picture of the bacterial consortium in this specific niche. The selective pressure of tropical environments may favor microbial biodiversity characterized by a useful technological potential. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Chaves-Lopez,C., Serio,A., Delgado-Ospina,J., Rossi,C., Grande-Tovar,C.D., Paparella,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160729 PMCID PMC4965452 Editors
Tobacco use and associated factors among Adults in Uganda: Findings from a nationwide survey	2016	Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Field Epidemiology Track, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda.; Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda.; Control of Non-Communicable Diseases Desk, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Ugand	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco induced diseases Periodical, Abbrev. Tob Induc Dis. Pub Date Free Form 11-Aug Volume 14 Issue Start Page 27 Other Pages 016-0093-8. eCollection 2016 Notes LR: 20160817; JID: 101201591; OID: NLM: PMC4981967; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016 [ecollection]; 2016/05/12 [received]; 2016/08/05 [accepted]; 2016/08/11 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 2070-7266; 1617-9625 Accession Number PMID: 27524959 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.1186/s12971-016-0093-8 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27524959 Abstract BACKGROUND: Tobacco use and the exposure to tobacco smoke is one of the most preventable causes of death and disability globally. The risk is even higher among daily tobacco users. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that surveillance of major risk factors for Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as tobacco use is imperative to predict the future burden of NCDs, identify interventions to reduce future burden and monitor emerging patterns and trends. In 2014 the first Uganda nation-wide NCD risk factor survey was carried out to estimate the prevalence of major NCD risk factors. We analyzed data from this survey to estimate the prevalence of daily tobacco use and associated risk factors. METHODS: A nationally representative sample was drawn stratified by the four regions of the country. The WHO's STEPwise tool was used to collect data on demographic and behavioral characteristics including tobacco use, physical and biochemical measurements. Tobacco use was divided into three categories; daily tobacco use, daily smoked tobacco use and daily smokeless tobacco use. Weighted logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with daily tobacco use. RESULTS: Of the 3983 participants, 9.2 % (366) were daily tobacco users, 7.4 % (294) were daily smoked tobacco users and 2.9 % (115) were daily smokeless tobacco users. Male participants were more likely to be daily tobacco users compared with female participants AOR 5.51 [3.81-7.95]. Compared with participants aged 18-29 years, those aged 30-49 years were more likely to be daily tobacco users AOR 2.47 [1.54-3.94] as were those aged 50-69 years AOR 2.82 [1.68-4.74]. Compared with participants without any education, those with primary education were less likely to be daily tobacco users AOR 0.43 [0.29-0.65], as were those with secondary education AOR 0.21 [0.14-0.33] and those with university level of education AOR 0.23 [0.11-0.48]. Compared with participants in the central region, those in the eastern region were more likely to be daily tobacco users AOR 2.14 [1.33-3.45] as were those in the northern region AOR 4.31 [2.79-6.45] and those in the western region AOR 1.87 [1.18-2.97]. Participants who were underweight were more likely to be daily tobacco users compared with people with normal BMI AOR 2.19 [1.48-3.24]. CONCLUSIONS: In agreement with previous surveys on tobacco use, there is a high prevalence of tobacco use in Uganda with almost 1 in every 10 Ugandans using tobacco products daily. Being older, male, having no formal education, residing in the east, north and western regions and having low BMI were significantly associated with daily tobacco use. This information provides a useful benchmark to the National Tobacco Control Program for the designing of public health interventions for the control and prevention of tobacco use in Uganda. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Kabwama,S.N., Ndyanabangi,S., Mutungi,G., Wesonga,R., Bahendeka,S.K., Guwatudde,D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160811 PMCID PMC4981967 Editors

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