1
|
Herbuela VRDM, Karita T, Toya A, Furukawa Y, Senba S, Onishi E, Saeki T. Multilevel and general linear modeling of weather and time effects on the emotional and behavioral states of children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. Front Psychiatry 2024; 14:1235582. [PMID: 38250279 PMCID: PMC10797094 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1235582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Introduction Eliciting the emotional and behavioral states of children with severe or profound intellectual disabilities (IDs) and profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) due to their complex and atypical developmental trajectories has become increasingly elusive. It is evident that the environment, influenced by weather conditions and time of the day, plays a pivotal role in molding children's behaviors, emotions, and interactions. This underscores the significance of the environment as a critical factor in exploring the communication dynamics of children with PIMD/IDs. Methods Over five months during fall and winter seasons, we conducted 105 video-recorded sessions with 20 children aged 8 to 16 with PIMD/IDs. These sessions aimed to capture the emotional and behavioral states interpreted by caregivers while simultaneously collecting indoor and outdoor weather indices, location, and time data. Using cross-classified multilevel and general linear models adjusted for individual characteristics and location variability with subsequent simple slope analyses, we examined the main and seasonal interaction effects of indoor and outdoor weather indices and time of the day on the emotional and behavioral states of children with PIMD/IDs. Results The models revealed that higher atmospheric pressure (atm), indicative of pleasant and favorable weather conditions, was associated with increased engagement (indoor: p < 0.01; outdoor: p < 0.01) and interest (outdoor: p < 0.01) behaviors. In contrast, engagement levels decreased before lunchtime (p < 0.01; p < 0.001), and inclement or unstable weather conditions characterized by low-pressure systems (p < 0.05) and stronger wind speed (p < 0.05) led to more refusal or disagreement. During winter, children displayed significantly more agreement with their caregivers (p < 0.001). Interestingly, they also engaged more on cloudy days (p < 0.05). Furthermore, simple slope analyses revealed that high atm conditions in fall were linked to more engagement (p < 0.05) while humid conditions predicted more assent behaviors (p < 0.001). However, cloudy weather predicted less attentional focusing (p < 0.05) and interest (p < 0.01) behaviors in winter. Conclusion This study confirms that fluctuations in weather indices, including seasonal changes and time of the day, can provide potential pathway indicators and supplement behavioral observations to elicit the behavioral states of children with PIMD/IDs. These findings highlight the importance of considering these factors when designing meaningful interactions and communication interventions for this population.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Tomonori Karita
- Center for Inclusive Education, Faculty of Education, Ehime University, Ehime, Japan
| | - Akihiro Toya
- Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University, Higashihiroshima, Japan
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
2
|
Esin RG, Esin OR, Khayrullin IK, Erkinova DE, Khaibullina DK. [Effectiveness of Anvifen in the treatment of insomnia in elderly patients]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2024; 124:91-96. [PMID: 38465815 DOI: 10.17116/jnevro202412402191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Purpose of the study to determine the effectiveness of Anvifen in the case of insomnia and meteosensitivity as comorbid stress-induced disorders. MATERIAL AND METHODS 67 patients aged 60-70 years were examined, who were randomly divided into two groups: group 1 - 33 patients (20 men, 13 women), group 2 - 34 patients (19 men, 15 women). The average age of group 1 was 62.7 [61; 65] years, group 2 was 63.1 [60; 66] years (p=0.28). Research methods: questionnaire for scoring subjective characteristics of sleep, assessing the influence of meteosensitivity on daily activity using a numerical rank scale (NRS) for the previous three months. Patients in group 1 took Anvifen 250 mg (capsules) in the morning and afternoon, 500 mg (2 capsules) in the evening at 10 p.m., and upon awakening at night - an additional 250 mg of the drug per capsule. Patients in group 2 took Anvifen powder (extracting it from the capsule) 250 mg in the morning and afternoon, 500 mg in the evening at 10 p.m., and upon awakening at night - an additional 250 mg of the drug. The time from the nightly intake of Anvifen to the onset of sleep was also assessed on a three-degree scale: «fast», «long», «very long». The duration of treatment was 4 weeks. RESULTS Baseline results of measured parameters did not differ significantly between groups. After completion of treatment, the total score of subjective sleep characteristics improved in 1st (p=0.00001) and 2nd (p=0.000001) groups. Significant differences from group 1 for the better in group 2 were in «quality of sleep» (p=0.00027) and «quality of awakening» (p=0.00001). Weather sensitivity decreased in 1st (p=0.00001) and 2nd (p=0.000001) groups. CONCLUSION Anvifen showed good effectiveness in the treatment of two comorbid conditions of elderly people - insomnia and meteosensitivity. Using the drug in powder form allows you to get a faster and better effect without side-effects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- R G Esin
- Kazan (Volga region) Federal University, Kazan, Russia
- Kazan State Medical Academy, Kazan, Russia
| | - O R Esin
- Kazan (Volga region) Federal University, Kazan, Russia
- Clinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Kazan, Russia
| | | | - D E Erkinova
- Kazan (Volga region) Federal University, Kazan, Russia
| | | |
Collapse
|
3
|
Bouton J, Fielding L, Major D, Deane E, Mayer J, Rhodes D. Retrospective evaluation of factors associated with emergency frequency and survival in equids presenting for emergency care (2019-2020): 3071 cases. J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) 2023; 33:598-605. [PMID: 37561021 DOI: 10.1111/vec.13332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To determine factors associated with frequency and outcome of equid emergencies in private practice. DESIGN Retrospective study from February 2019 to January 2020. SETTING Private practice large animal hospital. ANIMALS A total of 3071 equids of various breeds and ages presenting for emergency care. INTERVENTIONS None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Variables included for analysis of daily emergency frequency included day of the week, month, and daily climate data. A Poisson regression model found the maximum temperature (P = 0.05), average barometric pressure (P = 0.005), and decreases in barometric pressure (P = 0.05) were associated with an increasing daily number of emergencies. Overall survival for all emergencies was 89% (2748/3071). Variables included for analysis of nonsurvival for emergencies included signalment, body system, clinical examination findings, laboratory data, and experience of the veterinarian. A logistic regression model for primary emergencies (nonreferral) found that increasing age, increasing heart rate, and decreased gastrointestinal sounds were associated with an increase in nonsurvival. Body system and experience of the veterinarian affected nonsurvival. A logistic regression model for all emergencies (primary and referral) found that absent gastrointestinal sounds and an increasing PCV were associated with increased nonsurvival. CONCLUSIONS The number of daily emergencies in this practice was affected by the month of the year and day of the week. Additionally, hotter days, increased barometric pressure, or drops in barometric pressure are likely to be associated with a higher emergency caseload. Nonsurvival of primary equid emergencies in private practice increases with age, higher heart rates, and decreased gastrointestinal sounds.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jessica Bouton
- Emergency and Critical Care, Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center, Penryn, California, USA
| | - Langdon Fielding
- Emergency and Critical Care, Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center, Penryn, California, USA
| | - Dustin Major
- Emergency and Critical Care, Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center, Penryn, California, USA
| | - Emma Deane
- Emergency and Critical Care, Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center, Penryn, California, USA
| | - Jennifer Mayer
- Emergency and Critical Care, Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center, Penryn, California, USA
| | - Diane Rhodes
- Emergency and Critical Care, Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center, Penryn, California, USA
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Hoxha M, Zappacosta B. Meteoropathy: a review on the current state of knowledge. J Med Life 2023; 16:837-841. [PMID: 37675157 PMCID: PMC10478667 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2023-0097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Meteoropathy is no longer considered a popular myth, but a new disease that significantly impacts daily life, particularly in individuals who experience mental illness, cardiovascular disorders, and respiratory conditions. However, there are very limited data on this condition. This study aimed to comprehensively review and analyze existing in vivo animal studies and human clinical trials investigating the effects of meteoropathy on health and its pharmacological treatment. A thorough literature search was conducted across databases such as PubMed and Scopus to gather relevant information. Our analysis primarily focused on the relationship between meteoropathy and mental health, including the influence on affective temperaments. Additionally, we explored various treatment approaches, emphasizing the combination of muscle exercises, pharmacological interventions, and naturopathy, which have shown promise in alleviating pain among individuals affected by meteoropathy. Future research in meteoropathy should shed light on synthesizing new pharmacological compounds.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Malvina Hoxha
- Department for Chemical - Toxicological and Pharmacological Evaluation of Drugs, Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel, Tirana, Albania
| | - Bruno Zappacosta
- Department for Chemical - Toxicological and Pharmacological Evaluation of Drugs, Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel, Tirana, Albania
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Kotecki P, Więckowska B, Stawińska-Witoszyńska B. The Impact of Meteorological Parameters and Seasonal Changes on Reporting Patients with Selected Cardiovascular Diseases to Hospital Emergency Departments: A Pilot Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:4838. [PMID: 36981745 PMCID: PMC10049493 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20064838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
(1) Background: So far, research results have confirmed the relationship between heat and cold stress, the fluctuations in atmospheric pressure and high relative humidity, and the vulnerability of patients with so-called "weather-dependent" diseases which could lead to death. This study aimed to determine the meteorological parameters, their interactions, and the seasonal changes of the most significant factors in predicting the number of patients reporting to the Emergency Departments (EDs) in Poznań (Poland) during 2019. (2) Methods: The analysis included the meteorological parameters and data of 3606 patients diagnosed with essential or complicated arterial hypertension, myocardial infarction, chronic ischemic heart disease, and ischemic or unspecified stroke by the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). The meteorological data (days per week and seasonal data) were used to build a linear regression model to assess the changes in the daily number of reporting patients. The input data for the final model were selected based on the principal component analysis (PCA), and built for each delay and acceleration (reporting up to 3 days before the change or up to 3 days after the change of the meteorological parameter). (3) Results: A significantly lower number of reports was observed during weekends compared to working days (standardised b = -0.254, p-value < 0.0001) and three days before the maximum daily air temperature in the spring and summer period (standardised b = -0.748, p-value < 0.0001), while two days after the increase in the daily amplitude of atmospheric pressure (standardised b = 0.116, p-value = 0.0267), and also on the day of occurrence of the unfavourable interdiurnal air temperature change, an increase in the number of patients was noted (standardised b = 0.115, p-value = 0.0186). The changes in the last two parameters were statistically insignificant. Based on the obtained results, the negative impact of the changes in the meteorological conditions on the number of reports to the EDs in Poznań was determined.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Paweł Kotecki
- Department of Epidemiology and Hygiene, Chair of Social Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-806 Poznań, Poland
| | - Barbara Więckowska
- Department of Computer Science and Statistics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-806 Poznań, Poland
| | - Barbara Stawińska-Witoszyńska
- Department of Epidemiology and Hygiene, Chair of Social Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-806 Poznań, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Wu Y, Xu R, Li S, Ming Wong E, Southey MC, Hopper JL, Abramson MJ, Li S, Guo Y. Epigenome-wide association study of short-term temperature fluctuations based on within-sibship analyses in Australian females. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2023; 171:107655. [PMID: 36476687 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Temperature fluctuations can affect human health independent of the effect of mean temperature. However, no study has evaluated whether short-term temperature fluctuations could affect DNA methylation. METHODS Peripheral blood DNA methylation for 479 female siblings of 130 families were analysed. Gridded daily temperatures data were obtained, linked to each participant's home address, and used to calculate nine different metrics of short-term temperature fluctuations: temperature variabilities (TVs) within the day of blood draw and preceding one to seven days (TV 0-1 to TV 0-7), diurnal temperature range (DTR), and temperature change between neighbouring days (TCN). Within-sibship design was used to perform epigenome-wide association analyses, adjusting for daily mean temperatures, and other important covariates (e.g., smoking, alcohol use, cell-type proportions). Differentially methylated regions (DMRs) were further identified. Multiple-testing comparisons with a significant threshold of 0.01 for cytosine-guanine dinucleotides (CpGs) and 0.05 for DMRs were applied. RESULTS Among 479 participants (mean age ± SD, 56.4 ± 7.9 years), we identified significant changes in methylation levels in 14 CpGs and 70 DMRs associated with temperature fluctuations. Almost all identified CpGs were associated with exposure to temperature fluctuations within three days. Differentially methylated signals were mapped to 68 genes that were linked to human diseases such as cancer (e.g., colorectal carcinoma, breast carcinoma, and metastatic neoplasms) and mental disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, mental depression, and bipolar disorder). The top three most significantly enriched gene ontology terms were Response to bacterium (TV 0-3), followed by Hydrolase activity, acting on ester bonds (TCN), and Oxidoreductase activity (TV 0-3). CONCLUSIONS Short-term temperature fluctuations were associated with differentially methylated signals across the human genome, which provides evidence on the potential biological mechanisms underlying the health impact of temperature fluctuations. Future studies are needed to further clarify the roles of DNA methylation in diseases associated with temperature fluctuations.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yao Wu
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
| | - Rongbin Xu
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
| | - Shanshan Li
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
| | - Ee Ming Wong
- Precision Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia; Department of Clinical Pathology, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
| | - Melissa C Southey
- Precision Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia; Department of Clinical Pathology, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; Cancer Epidemiology Division, Cancer Council Victoria, VIC 3004, Australia
| | - John L Hopper
- Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
| | - Michael J Abramson
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
| | - Shuai Li
- Precision Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia; Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; Centre for Cancer Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB1 8RN, UK; Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
| | - Yuming Guo
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Short-term effects of extreme meteorological factors on daily outpatient visits for anxiety in Suzhou, Anhui Province, China: a time series study. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:12672-12681. [PMID: 36114961 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23008-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Anxiety disorders are a major public health concern in China. Previous studies have provided evidence for associations between ambient temperature and anxiety outpatient visits, but no studies have examined short-term effects of other meteorological factors such as sunshine duration, wind speed, and precipitation on increased anxiety outpatient visits. We aimed to assess the association between climatic factors and outpatient visits for anxiety in Suzhou, a city with a temperate climate in Anhui Province, China. Daily anxiety outpatient visits, meteorological factors, and air pollutants from 2017 to 2019 were collected. A quasi-Poisson generalized linear regression model combined with distributed lag non-linear model (DLNM) was used to quantify the effects of extreme meteorological factors (sunshine duration, wind speed, and precipitation) on anxiety outpatient visits. All effects were presented as relative risk (RR), with the 90th and 10th percentiles of meteorological factors compared to the median. Subgroup analyses by age and gender were performed to identify susceptible subgroups. A total of 11,323 anxiety outpatient visits were reported. Extremely low sunshine duration and low and high wind speed increased the risk of anxiety outpatient visits. The strongest cumulative effects occurred at lag 0-14 days, and the corresponding RRs of extremely low sunshine duration and low and high wind speed were 1.417 (95% CI: 1.056-1.901), 1.529 (95% CI: 1.028-2.275), and 1.396 (95% CI: 1.007-1.935), respectively. Subgroup analyses showed that males and people aged ≥45 years appeared to be more susceptible to the cumulative effects of extremely low sunshine duration. In addition, the adverse effects of extreme wind speed were more pronounced in the cold season. This study provides evidence that extreme climatic factors have a lagged effect on anxiety outpatient visits. In the context of climate change, these findings may help develop weather-based early warning systems to minimize the effects of extreme meteorological factors on anxiety.
Collapse
|
8
|
Mikutta CA, Pervilhac C, Znoj H, Federspiel A, Müller TJ. The Impact of Foehn Wind on Mental Distress among Patients in a Swiss Psychiatric Hospital. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:10831. [PMID: 36078547 PMCID: PMC9518389 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Psychiatric patients are particularly vulnerable to strong weather stimuli, such as foehn, a hot wind that occurs in the alps. However, there is a dearth of research regarding its impact on mental health. This study investigated the impact of foehn wind among patients of a psychiatric hospital located in a foehn area in the Swiss Alps. Analysis was based on anonymized datasets obtained from routine records on admission and discharge, including the Brief Symptom Checklist (BSCL) questionnaire, as well as sociodemographic parameters (age, sex, and diagnosis). Between 2013 and 2020, a total of 10,456 admission days and 10,575 discharge days were recorded. All meteorological data were extracted from the database of the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology of Switzerland. We estimated the effect of foehn on the BSCL items using a distributed lag model. Significant differences were found between foehn and non-foehn admissions in obsession-compulsion, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, phobic anxiety, paranoid ideation, and general severity index (GSI) (p < 0.05). Our findings suggest that foehn wind events may negatively affect specific mental health parameters in patients. More research is needed to fully understand the impact of foehn's events on mental health.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Christian A. Mikutta
- Private Clinic Meiringen, 3860 Meiringen, Switzerland
- Translational Research Center, University Hospital of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, 3000 Bern, Switzerland
- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3PT, UK
| | - Charlotte Pervilhac
- Private Clinic Meiringen, 3860 Meiringen, Switzerland
- Institute of Psychology, Department of Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
| | - Hansjörg Znoj
- Institute of Psychology, Department of Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
| | - Andrea Federspiel
- Private Clinic Meiringen, 3860 Meiringen, Switzerland
- Translational Research Center, University Hospital of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, 3000 Bern, Switzerland
| | - Thomas J. Müller
- Private Clinic Meiringen, 3860 Meiringen, Switzerland
- Translational Research Center, University Hospital of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, 3000 Bern, Switzerland
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Yoo EH, Eum Y, Roberts JE, Gao Q, Chen K. Association between extreme temperatures and emergency room visits related to mental disorders: A multi-region time-series study in New York, USA. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 792:148246. [PMID: 34144243 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND There is growing evidence suggesting that extreme temperatures have an impact on mental disorders. We aimed to explore the effect of extreme temperatures on emergency room (ER) visits for mental health disorders using 2.8 million records from New York State, USA (2009-2016), and to examine potential effect modifications by individuals' age, sex, and race/ethnicity through a stratified analysis to determine if certain populations are more susceptible. METHOD To assess the short-term impact of daily average temperature on ER visits related to mental disorders, we applied a quasi-Poisson generalized linear model combined with a distributed lag non-linear model (DLNM). The model was adjusted for day of the week, precipitation, as well as long-term and seasonal time trends. We also conducted a meta-analysis to pool the region-specific risk estimates and construct the overall cumulative exposure-response curves for all regions. RESULTS We found positive associations between short-term exposure to extreme heat (27.07 ∘C) and increased ER visits for total mental disorders, as well as substance abuse, mood and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and dementia. We did not find any statistically significant difference among any subgroups of the population being more susceptible to extreme heat than any other. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that there is a positive association between short-term exposure to extreme heat and increased ER visits for total mental disorders. This extreme effect was also found across all sub-categories of mental disease, although further research is needed to confirm our finding for specific mental disorders, such as dementia, which accounted for less than 1% of the total mental disorders in this sample.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Eun-Hye Yoo
- Department of Geography, State University of New York at Buffalo, NY, USA.
| | - Youngseob Eum
- Department of Geography, State University of New York at Buffalo, NY, USA
| | - John E Roberts
- Department of Psychology, State University of New York at Buffalo, NY, USA
| | - Qi Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT, USA; Yale Center on Climate Change and Health, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT, USA
| | - Kai Chen
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT, USA; Yale Center on Climate Change and Health, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT, USA
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Adonyeva NV, Menshanov PN, Gruntenko N. A Link between Atmospheric Pressure and Fertility of Drosophila Laboratory Strains. INSECTS 2021; 12:insects12100947. [PMID: 34680716 PMCID: PMC8538592 DOI: 10.3390/insects12100947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Simple Summary The researchers usually keep insects under study under thoroughly controlled conditions. However, sometimes they encounter a situation where the data they obtained under such conditions demonstrate an obvious side effect of some unaccounted factor. Here we provide evidence that changes in atmospheric pressure could be responsible for some such cases. Abstract Standardization of conditions under which insects are kept is of great importance when studying their physiology and researchers do their best to maintain it. Nevertheless, sometimes an obvious side effect of some unaccounted factor affecting insects’ reproduction can be revealed even under thoroughly controlled laboratory conditions. We faced such a phenomenon when studying the fertility level in two wild type Drosophila melanogaster strains. For fertility analysis, 50 newly emerged females and 50 males of each strain under study were transferred to fresh medium daily within 10 days. We found out that fertility of both strains was stable on days 2–10 after the oviposition onset in one experiment, while in another one it was significantly decreased during days 5–10. When compared to publicly available meteorological data, these changes in the fertility level demonstrated a strong association with one weather factor: barometric pressure. Thus, we conclude that changes in atmospheric pressure can be considered a factor affecting insects reproduction and discuss a possible mechanism of their influence on fertility.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Natalya V. Adonyeva
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (N.V.A.); (P.N.M.)
| | - Petr N. Menshanov
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (N.V.A.); (P.N.M.)
- Laser Systems Department, Novosibirsk State Technical University, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
- Physiology Department, Novosibirsk State University, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
| | - Nataly Gruntenko
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (N.V.A.); (P.N.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +7-383-3634963-3103
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Izadyar S, Fahimi G, Hejazi S, Wang D. Effect of meteorological factors and lunar phases on occurrence of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. Epilepsy Behav 2021; 121:108070. [PMID: 34077900 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.108070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Psychogenicnonepilepticseizures (PNES) lack the abnormal electrographical discharges in electroencephalogram seen in epileptic seizures. The notion of the effects of meteorological factors and lunar phases onoccurrence of seizures in patients with PNES has been the subject of very few research studies and the available evidence in the literature is equivocal. In this study, we aimed to study the influence oflunarphases and meteorological factors on the frequency of PNES and its semiological categories. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients discharged with a diagnosis of PNES from our epilepsy monitoring unit in a 3-year period. The 119 patients who met the inclusion criteria were categorized into hypermotor, hypomotor, or intact sensorium based on semiology of their seizures. The occurrence of PNES, in total and in each semiological category, was correlated with the daily average temperature, atmospheric pressure, and the 4 lunar phases. RESULTS There were 31.8% and 11.1% more-than-expected captured seizures when the average daily atmospheric pressure was lower or higher, respectively, of what is generally considered a comfortable atmospheric pressure. No consistent relation was found between the full moon phases and occurrence of PNES. CONCLUSION A significant association between atmospheric pressure and the occurrence of nonepileptic seizures was found, whereas no consistent increase in PNES was observed during the full moon phases. There is still an open debate about the effect of the lunar phases on human behavior and neurological disorders such as PNES.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shahram Izadyar
- Department of Neurology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 East Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210, United States.
| | - Golshan Fahimi
- Department of Neurology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 East Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210, United States
| | - Seyedali Hejazi
- Department of Neurology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 East Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210, United States
| | - Dongliang Wang
- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, 766 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210, United States
| |
Collapse
|