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Correction to: Comparison of hepatitis B vaccine efficacy in Japanese students: a retrospective study
Following publication of the original article [1], the authors spotted errors in their paper concerning the positive rate in the right side in Table 2. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - February 2, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Association between standardized vitamin 25(OH)D and dyslipidemia: a community-based study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
ConclusionVitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in Saudi Arabia. Low levels of HDL cholesterol in men and high TG levels in women are associated with vitamin D deficiency. The results emphasize the importance of treating vitamin D deficiency in the general population. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - January 14, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Transcriptome analysis of the hippocampus in environmental noise-exposed SAMP8 mice reveals regulatory pathways associated with Alzheimer ’s disease neuropathology
ConclusionsThese findings further revealed that chronic noise exposure exacerbated aging-like impairment in the hippocampus of the SAMP8 mice and that the protein-coding transcripts discovered in the study may be key candidate regulators involved in environment-gene interactions. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - January 8, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Capturing the trends in hospital standardized mortality ratios for pneumonia: a retrospective observational study in Japan (2010 to 2018)
ConclusionThis study denoted that HSMRs of pneumonia can be calculated using DPC data in Japan and revealed significant variations among hospitals with comparable case-mixes. Therefore, HSMR can be used as yet another measure to help improve quality of care over time if other indicators are examined in parallel and to get a clear picture of where hospitals excel and lack. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - January 6, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Spatial-temporal distribution of human brucellosis in mainland China from 2004 to 2017 and an analysis of social and environmental factors
ConclusionsThe geographical expansion of human brucellosis in mainland China was observed, so did the high-incidence clusters between 2004 and 2017. Most of the cases were reported during the early spring to early summer (February –August). Results from the multivariate linear regression suggested that the inventory of sheep, GDP, and climate were significantly associated with the incidence of human brucellosis in mainland China. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - January 1, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

The impact of a school-based tooth-brushing program on dental caries: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsThe school-based environment supportive of oral health was significantly associated with a zero DMFT status in children. School-based efforts considering the socioeconomic characteristics of the area warrant attention even with declining prevalence of dental caries. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - December 29, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Association between human T cell leukemia virus type-1 (HTLV-1) infection and advanced periodontitis in relation to atherosclerosis among elderly Japanese: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionThis study found a significant association between HTLV-1 infection and advanced periodontitis among elderly Japanese with atherosclerosis. However, this association is absent in individuals without atherosclerosis, suggesting that atherosclerosis might act as a determinant in the association between HTLV-1 infection and advanced periodontitis among elderly Japanese. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - December 27, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Epidemiological characteristics of bacillary dysentery from 2009 to 2016 and its incidence prediction model based on meteorological factors
ConclusionFrom 2009 to 2016, BD incidence in Chongqing was still high, especially in the main urban areas and among the male and pre-education children populations. Eight meteorological factors, including temperature, air pressure, precipitation and sunshine, were the most important correlative feature sets of BD incidence. Moreover, BD incidence prediction models based on meteorological factors had better prediction accuracies. The findings in this study could provide a panorama of BD in Chongqing and offer a useful approach for predicting the incidence of infectious disease. Furthermore, this information could be used to...
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - December 27, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Comparison of hepatitis B vaccine efficacy in Japanese students: a retrospective study
ConclusionsBimmugen ® is associated with more effective HBs antibody production than Heptavax-II® in Japanese students. However, the Heptavax-II® vaccine is an appropriate choice for HBV vaccination in areas where HB is caused predominantly by HBV genotype C. With both vaccines, women tended to acquire more immunoge nicity than men. Intramuscular injection may be the preferred administration route due to the possibility of local reactions. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - December 25, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Blocking the PD-1/PD-L1 axis enhanced cisplatin chemotherapy in osteosarcoma in vitro and in vivo
ConclusionThe present data suggested that the blocking of PD-1/PD-L1 axis had a positive prognostic value, which can enhance the chemotherapeutic effect of cisplatin in OS. These findings provide a rationale for utilizing PD1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies as a single agent to cure refractory OS in patients receiving cisplatin treatment. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - December 20, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Prevalence hearing loss of truck and bus drivers in a cross-sectional study of 65533 subjects
ConclusionThe findings of this research generally showed that 26.8% of the studied drivers have hearing loss. Hearing loss in the left ear was more than right ear. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - December 19, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Domestic work stress and self-rated psychological health among women: a cross-sectional study in Japan
ConclusionSelf-rated psychological health in women was associated with domestic work stress regardless of employment status. To promote women ’s health, we need to take into account the effects of domestic work, work–family conflicts, and social support from families, as well as occupational factors. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - December 16, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Prevalence and risk factors of pre-sick building syndrome: characteristics of indoor environmental and individual factors
ConclusionsEfficient “ventilation” plans and “ventilation” improvement and air conditioning systems to prevent mold and condensation in rooms are necessary to maintain a good, indoor environment that is beneficial for health. Efforts should also be made to encourage individuals to regularly clean and effectively ventilate their homes. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - December 16, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

The importance of the rate of pure “attended deaths at home” for objective outcome indicator for assessing the prevalence of home care in Japan
ConclusionsWe should utilize the rate of pure “attended deaths at home” for objective outcome indicator. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - December 16, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Prenatal tobacco exposure and ADHD symptoms at pre-school age: the Hokkaido Study on Environment and Children ’s Health
ConclusionOur findings suggested that maternal active smoking during pregnancy may contribute to the increased risk of child total difficulties and hyperactivity/inattention at pre-school age. Pregnant women should be encouraged to quit smoking and avoid exposure to tobacco smoke. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - December 6, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research