The Effects of Climate Change on Cardiac Health

The earth's climate is changing and increasing ambient heat levels are emerging in large areas of the world. An important cause of this change is the anthropogenic emission of greenhouse gases. Climate changes have a variety of negative effects on health, including cardiac health. People with pre-existing medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease (including heart failure), people carrying out physically demanding work and the elderly are particularly vulnerable. This review evaluates the evidence base for the cardiac health consequences of climate conditions, with particular reference to increasing heat exposure, and it also explores the potential further implications.

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Genetic Diversity Assessment and Marker-Assisted Selection in Crops

Genes ◽

10.3390/genes11121481 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (12) ◽

pp. 1481

Author(s):

Francesco Mercati ◽

Francesco Sunseri

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Global Warming ◽

Reproductive Success ◽

Crop Yield ◽

Marker Assisted Selection ◽

Climate Changes ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Diversity Assessment ◽

Earth’S Climate

Global warming is negatively impacting on crop yield and Earth’s climate changes can bring possible negative effects on the growth and reproductive success of crops [...]

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Differences between the Sexes in the Relationship between Chronic Pain, Fatigue, and QuickDASH among Community-Dwelling Elderly People in Japan

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9060630 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 630

Author(s):

Satoshi Shimo ◽

Yuta Sakamoto ◽

Takashi Amari ◽

Masaaki Chino ◽

Rie Sakamoto ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chronic Pain ◽

Elderly People ◽

Physical Disability ◽

The Elderly ◽

Daily Basis ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Negative Effects ◽

The Relationship ◽

Elderly Healthcare ◽

Disability Research

Chronic pain and fatigue have negative effects on the health, ADL, work, and hobbies of the elderly. As the proportion of people 65 years of age and older in the population increases, chronic pain and disability research regarding this group is receiving more consideration. However, little empirical evidence of the association between chronic pain, fatigue, and physical disability between the sexes is available. This study investigated the association between chronic pain, fatigue, and instrumental activities of daily living among community-dwelling elderly people by sex in Japan. Concerning the presence of chronic pain, 61% of males and 78% of females reported chronic pain, indicating that many elderly people living in the community suffer from chronic pain and fatigue on a daily basis. The number of sites of chronic pain was higher in females than in males (p = 0.016), with more chronic pain in the knees (p < 0.001) and upper arms (p = 0.014). Regarding chronic pain, males showed a higher correlation with QuickDASH-DS (rs = 0.433, p = 0.017) and QuickDASH-SM (rs = 0.643, p = 0.018) than females. Furthermore, fatigue also showed a higher correlation with QuickDASH-W (rs = 0.531, p = 0.003) in males than in females. These results indicate that the association between chronic pain, fatigue, and QuickDASH differed between the sexes among community-dwelling elderly people in Japan. A better understanding of the risk factors for elderly chronic pain and fatigue among sexes will facilitate the development of elderly healthcare welfare and policies.

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Climate bones of contention: How climate variability influences territorial, maritime, and river interstate conflicts

Journal of Peace Research ◽

10.1177/0022343320973738 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 58 (1) ◽

pp. 132-150

Author(s):

Cody J Schmidt ◽

Bomi K Lee ◽

Sara McLaughlin Mitchell

Keyword(s):

Climate Variability ◽

Climate Changes ◽

Heat Waves ◽

World Politics ◽

Western Hemisphere ◽

Intrastate Conflict ◽

Short Term ◽

Climate Conditions ◽

Interstate Conflicts ◽

The Relationship

Many scholars examine the relationship between climate variability and intrastate conflict onset. While empirical findings in this literature are mixed, we know less about how climate changes increase the risks for conflicts between countries. This article studies climate variability using the issue approach to world politics. We examine whether climate variability influences the onset and militarization of interstate diplomatic conflicts and whether these effects are similar across issues that involve sovereignty claims for land (territory) or water (maritime, river). We focus on two theoretical mechanisms: scarcity ( abundance) and uncertainty. We measure these concepts empirically through climate deviation (e.g. droughts/floods, heat waves/cold spells) and climate volatility (greater short-term variance in precipitation/temperature). Analyses of issue claims in the Western Hemisphere and Europe (1901–2001) show that greater deviations and volatility in climate conditions increase risks for new diplomatic conflicts and militarization of ongoing issues and that climate change acts as a trigger for revisionist states.

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PSIII-11 Evaluating the Performance of Grow-finish Pigs Supplemented with Butipearl® Z and Kemtrace® Chromium During Natural Heat Stress Exposure

Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.1093/jas/skab054.294 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 99 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 174-174

Author(s):

Mark Knauer ◽

Venkatesh Mani ◽

Tom Marsteller ◽

Vanessa Iseri ◽

Brian Kremer

Keyword(s):

Heat Stress ◽

Feed Intake ◽

Heat Exposure ◽

Muscle Growth ◽

Negative Control ◽

Intestinal Damage ◽

Intestinal Health ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Curvilinear Relationships ◽

The Impact

Abstract Heat stress (HS) severely impacts swine leading to compromised barrier integrity, diminished intestinal health and decreased performance. ButiPEARL® Z (BPZ) is an encapsulated formulation of zinc and butyrate shown to alleviate the impact of HS by improving intestinal health. KemTRACE® Chromium (KTCr) is an organic trace mineral shown to decrease the impact of stress and improve glucose utilization, leading to muscle growth and improved performance. To test the efficacy of BPZ and KTCr on mitigating stress from natural heat exposure, a grow-finish trial was conducted from June-September. There were four treatments: negative control (NC), NC+.45kg BPZ, NC+.91kg BPZ and NC+1.82kg BPZ. Three BPZ treatments were also supplemented with 200ppb KTCr. Pigs (n=480) were randomly assigned to 96 pens at 22.5kg. Performance was measured at d0, 28, 56 and at marketing. From d56 to market, ADFI was greater (P< 0.05) for 0.45kg and 0.91kg BPZ when compared to NC and 1.82kg BPZ (3.40 and 3.35 vs. 3.26 and 3.27kg, respectively). Therefore, relationships between ADFI day 56 to market and ADFI day 0 to market with BPZ level were curvilinear (P< 0.05). Both market weight and overall ADG tended (P< 0.10) to have curvilinear relationships with BPZ level. While not different, 0.45kg and .91kg BPZ supplemented pigs were .97kg and 1.25kg heavier, respectively, on marketing day compared to control. No differences (P >0.10) were observed for Feed:Gain. Part of the negative effects of HS include decrease in feed intake which contributes to intestinal damage and decreased performance. Data from this study show that both treatment combinations were able to improve feed intake and decrease stress which might have led to the improved weight gain at the end. The data provides evidence that the combination of BPZ and KTCr may alleviate the negative effects of HS and help with the performance of grow-finish pigs during heat stress.

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Feasibility and Acceptability of an mHealth Delivered Mindfulness Therapy for Caregivers

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.1010 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 316-316

Author(s):

Elissa Kozlov ◽

XinQi Dong

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Behavioral Interventions ◽

Pilot Trial ◽

Evidence Base ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Face To Face ◽

Proven Efficacy ◽

Managing Stress ◽

With Memory ◽

Mindfulness Therapy

Abstract Decades of research have documented the profound, negative effects of caregiving on unpaid caregivers. Mindfulness Therapy (MT) is a promising, non-pharmacological technique with proven efficacy and effectiveness in managing stress, depression and anxiety in diverse populations. While the evidence-base for MT in caregiving is growing, traditional MT (8+ hours of face-to-face treatment with trained providers) is likely not a realistic treatment model for most caregivers due to lack of trained personnel, time constraints of the caregiver, and reimbursement issues. Therefore, in order to meet the unique needs of caregivers of older adults with cognitive impairment, an innovative delivery model is required. MHealth can be a useful tool to deliver behavioral interventions, as it overcomes barriers of traditional psychotherapy such as provider availability, scheduling conflicts, and cost. The objective of this paper is to report the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a pilot trial of mHealth delivered MT for stress and caregiver burden in caregivers of persons with dementia. The average age of participant was 63.2 years old. After two weeks, 93% of participants reported using the mindfulness app for an average of 48.38 minutes per week. At eight weeks, 88% of users reported using the mindfulness app for an average of 35 minutes per week. At 8 weeks, 100% of users reported practicing mindfulness without using the app for an average of 45.6 minutes per week. MHealth mindfulness therapy appears to be a feasible method of delivering mindfulness to caregivers of older adults with memory impairment.

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The effect of climate change on depression in urban areas of western Iran

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/s13104-021-05565-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hamed Abbasi

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Mental Health ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Climate Changes ◽

Climatic Conditions ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Western Iran ◽

Regime Changes ◽

Climatic Time Series ◽

Climatic Elements

Abstract Objective Human is accustomed to climatic conditions of the environment where they are born and live throughout their lifetime. The aim of this study is to examine mood swings and depression caused by sudden climate changes that have not yet given the humans a chance to adapt. Results Our results showed that depression could be affected by climate change and as a result, the behavior of climatic elements and trends has damaged mental health in the western regions of Iran. By investigating the trends and changes of climatic time series and their relationship with the rate of depression in urban areas of western Iran, it can be said that climate change is probably a mental health challenge for urban populations. Climate change is an important and worrying issue that makes the life difficult. Rapid climate changes in western Iran including rising air temperature, changes in precipitation, its regime, changes cloudiness and the amount of sunlight have a negative effects on health. The results showed that type of increasing or decreasing trend, as well as different climatic elements in various seasons did not have the same effect on the rate of depression in the studied areas.

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The role of tourism awareness in developing accessible tourism

ARID International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities ◽

10.36772/arid.aijssh.2020.s.2120 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 437-463

Author(s):

طه مهدي محمود ◽

حسين محمد علي أسد

Keyword(s):

Young Children ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Special Needs ◽

The Elderly ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Negative Effects ◽

High Quality ◽

Tourism Sector ◽

Effective Contribution

Tourism awareness is one of the most important pillars that contribute to the development of the tourism industry in general, and the development of various tourism patterns in particular, and among those patterns are accessible tourism, because of its great importance in reducing the negative effects that may accompany the tourism industry by building educated tourism employees And be aware, knowledgeable and aware of the importance of the accomplishments and successes achieved by the tourism sector and the opportunities that this sector offers and economic opportunities that ultimately reflect on the members of society and the country. Perhaps the sensitivity of dealing with the categories of accessible tourism (those with special needs, the elderly, pregnant women, mothers for young children) need special type employees who possess a set of special skills and experiences in dealing with those groups to make the details of the tourist trip for the concerned individuals, the most important of which is accommodation (the hotel). And to achieve the best possibility to enjoy the tourist activity in general. This research aims to highlight on the role of tourism awareness for a sample of employees of the holy Karbala hotels and their effective contribution to achieve the development of soft tourism by providing high-quality services that reassure the targeted tourists and thus contribute to attract the largest number of them, which is greatly reflected in the development of tourism and making years Coming golden years for this tourist pattern, which is considered an ethical and human duty to care about and develop.

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Experimental Study of the Effect of Curing Mode on Concreting in Hot Weather

Revue des composites et des matériaux avancés ◽

10.18280/rcma.310408 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 31 (4) ◽

pp. 243-248

Author(s):

Nassima Bakir

Keyword(s):

Experimental Study ◽

Concrete Surface ◽

Work Conditions ◽

Climatic Conditions ◽

Water Evaporation ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Climate Conditions ◽

Hot Climate ◽

Hot Weather ◽

Job Site

Most developing countries have hot climate, ordinary jobsites characterized by reduced of human resources, equipment and infrastructures. The objective of this article is to make an experimental study of the influence of the hot climate such as that of Algeria, on the different properties of concrete in the fresh state, such as excessive water evaporation from the concrete surface, increased demand for water, increased slump loss corresponding to additional water on job-site, higher plastic shrinkage cracking and difficulty in controlling air content. At the hardened state, we could mention a reduction of strength at 28 days, decreased durability resulting from cracking at long-term period. To show the problems linked to concreting under these conditions and to present the appropriate solutions concrete or mortar can withstand the conditions in which it is implemented. Thus, negative effects caused principally by hot weather concreting motivated the choice of the such study. The research experimental work conditions in which the cementitious matrix was kept concerned two different environments, namely hot and dry climate conditions (t = 40°, h = 0%) alike the climate of the region of M'sila., and that of a medium with a hot and humid environment (t = 40°, h = 100%). The output of the investigation demonstrated the crucial role of the cure method in hot regions. The comparison of results for a reference concrete kept in air without any curing measures with two curing types simulating hot weather environment of the region M’sila was undertaken. These obtained outcome results were discussed based on the influence of climatic conditions to conclude procedures for hot weather concreting and suitable cure methods.

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Photosynthetic performance of young maize (Zea mays L.) plants exposed to chilling stress can be improved by the application of protein hydrolysates

Acta Agrobotanica ◽

10.5586/aa.1769 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 72 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Rositsa Cholakova-Bimbalova ◽

Veselin Petrov ◽

Andon Vassilev

Keyword(s):

Developmental Stages ◽

Protein Hydrolysate ◽

Leaf Gas Exchange ◽

Chilling Stress ◽

Photosynthetic Pigment ◽

Photosynthetic Performance ◽

Protein Hydrolysates ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Climate Conditions ◽

Maize Plants

Biostimulants offer a novel approach for the regulation of crucial physiological processes in plants. Recently, it has been observed that the application of biostimulants on both seeds and plants may ameliorate to some extent the negative effects of abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, salinity, and others. In the climate conditions of Bulgaria, the early developmental stages of warm climate crops, like maize, often occur under suboptimal temperatures. Although the mitigation of abiotic stress is perhaps the most frequently cited benefit of biostimulant formulations, little is known about their influence on chilling-stressed plants. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effects of a biostimulant from the group of protein hydrolysates on both the growth and the photosynthetic performance of chilling-exposed young maize plants grown in controlled environment. Here, we report that application of a protein hydrolysate increased the performance of chilled maize plants, as demonstrated by leaf gas exchange, photosynthetic pigment content, and chlorophyll fluorescence, but did not affect their growth. Nevertheless, based on the better preserved photosynthetic performance of the biostimulant-treated maize plants exposed to chilling, we assume that under subsequent favorable conditions their growth would recover more quickly as compared to the untreated ones.

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Blunt chest trauma in the elderly: an expert practice review

Emergency Medicine Journal ◽

10.1136/emermed-2019-209143 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 37 (2) ◽

pp. 73-78

Author(s):

Fraser Birse ◽

Helen Williams ◽

David Shipway ◽

Edward Carlton

Keyword(s):

Chest Trauma ◽

The Elderly ◽

Evidence Base ◽

Spinal Fracture ◽

Thoracic Injury ◽

Common Mechanism ◽

Vulnerable Patient ◽

Practice Review ◽

Vulnerable Patient Group ◽

Expert Practice

Trauma in the elderly (>65 years) is an increasingly common presentation to the ED. A fall from standing height is the most common mechanism after which such patients present, and rib fracture is the most common non-spinal fracture. Thoracic injury in patients aged over 65 is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. There are currently no universally applied guidelines for assessment, investigation and management of such patients. In this expert practice review, we discuss the evidence base and options for clinical management in this vulnerable patient group.

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