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  1. Article ; Online: Temporal changes in temperature-related mortality in relation to the establishment of the heat-health alert system in Victoria, Australia.

    Osborne, Nicholas J / Amoatey, Patrick / Selvey, Linda / Phung, Dung

    International journal of biometeorology

    2024  

    Abstract: Extreme heat alerts are the most common form of weather forecasting services used in Australia, yet very limited studies have documented their effectiveness in improving health outcomes. This study aimed to examine the temporal changes in temperature- ... ...

    Abstract Extreme heat alerts are the most common form of weather forecasting services used in Australia, yet very limited studies have documented their effectiveness in improving health outcomes. This study aimed to examine the temporal changes in temperature-related mortality in relation to the activation of the heat-health alert and response system (HARS) in the State of Victoria, Australia. We examined the relationship between temperatures and mortality using quasi-Poisson regression and the distributed lag non-linear model (dlnm) and compared the temperature-mortality association between the two periods: period 1- prior-HARS (1992-2009) and period 2- post-HARS (2010-2019). Since the HARS heavily weights heatwave effects, we also compared the main effects of heatwave events between the two periods. The heatwaves were defined for three levels, including 3 consecutive days at 97th, 98th, and 99th percentiles. We also controlled the potential confounding effect of seasonality by including a natural cubic B-spline of the day of the year with equally spaced knots and 8 degrees of freedom per year. The exposure-response curve reveals the temperature mortality was reduced in period 2 in comparison with period 1. The relative risk ratios (RRR) of Period 2 over Period 1 were all less than one and gradually decreased from 0.86 (95% CI, 0.72-1.03) to 0.64 (95% CI, 0.33-1.22), and the differences in attributable risk percent increased from 13.2 to 25.3%. The reduction in the risk of heatwave-related deaths decreased by 3.4% (RR
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-05-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 280324-0
    ISSN 1432-1254 ; 0020-7128
    ISSN (online) 1432-1254
    ISSN 0020-7128
    DOI 10.1007/s00484-024-02691-9
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  2. Article: Herpes Simplex Virus Meningoencephalitis Masquerading as Acute Stroke With Broca's Aphasia: A Case Report.

    Arora, Gagandeep Singh / Phung, Don / Kaur, Parneet

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 6, Page(s) e40618

    Abstract: This case report presents a rare and unique instance of a 70-year-old morbidly obese female with type 2 diabetes mellitus and bilateral lymphedema, who presented with fever and expressive aphasia, initially suspected to be a stroke. A negative CT scan ... ...

    Abstract This case report presents a rare and unique instance of a 70-year-old morbidly obese female with type 2 diabetes mellitus and bilateral lymphedema, who presented with fever and expressive aphasia, initially suspected to be a stroke. A negative CT scan prompted the performance of an MRI, which revealed suggestive imaging findings of herpes encephalitis. Following the MRI, the patient experienced seizures and required intubation in the intensive care unit. Subsequently, a lumbar puncture was performed, confirming the diagnosis of herpes simplex virus (HSV) meningoencephalitis. Prompt initiation of acyclovir therapy led to an improvement in aphasia, ultimately allowing for extubation and transfer to the general ward. The rarity of this case lies in the unusual manifestation of Broca's aphasia caused by HSV, which is not typically associated with this neurological deficit. This report highlights the importance of considering herpes encephalitis as a potential etiology in patients presenting with atypical neurological symptoms, even in the absence of typical radiological findings. Early diagnosis and appropriate management with acyclovir are crucial in improving outcomes in such cases.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.40618
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  3. Article ; Online: Preparing for a hotter climate: A systematic review and meta-analysis of heatwaves and ambulance callouts in Australia.

    Oberai, Mehak / Xu, Zhiwei / Bach, Aaron J E / Phung, Dung / Watzek, Jessica T / Rutherford, Shannon

    Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

    2024  Volume 48, Issue 1, Page(s) 100115

    Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to quantify the impact of heatwaves on likelihood of ambulance callouts for Australia.: Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to retrieve and synthesise evidence published from 1 ... ...

    Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to quantify the impact of heatwaves on likelihood of ambulance callouts for Australia.
    Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to retrieve and synthesise evidence published from 1 January 2011 to 31 May 2023 about the association between heatwaves and the likelihood of ambulance callouts in Australia. Different heatwave definitions were used ranging from excess heat factor to heatwave defined as a continuous period with temperatures above certain defined thresholds (which varied based on study locations).
    Results: We included nine papers which met the inclusion criteria for the review. Eight were eligible for the meta-analyses. The multilevel meta-analyses revealed that the likelihood of ambulance callouts for all causes and for cardiovascular diseases increased by 10% (95% confidence interval: 8%, 13%) and 5% (95% confidence interval: 1%, 3%), respectively, during heatwave days.
    Conclusions: Exposure to heatwaves is associated with an increased likelihood of ambulance callouts, and there is a dose-response association between heatwave severity and the likelihood of ambulance callouts.
    Implications for public health: The number of heatwave days are going to increase, and this will mean an increase in the likelihood of ambulance callouts, thereby, spotlighting the real burden that heatwaves place on our already stressed healthcare system. The findings of this study underscore the critical need for proactive measures, including the establishment of research initiatives and holistic heat health awareness campaigns, spanning from the individual and community levels to the healthcare system, in order to create a more resilient Australia in the face of heatwave-related challenges.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Ambulances ; Australia ; Hot Temperature ; Cardiovascular Diseases ; Climate
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1323548-5
    ISSN 1753-6405 ; 1326-0200
    ISSN (online) 1753-6405
    ISSN 1326-0200
    DOI 10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100115
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  4. Article ; Online: Ambient Temperature Effects on Hospitalization Risk Among Farmers: A Time-Series Study on Multiple Diseases in Vietnam.

    Tran, Nu Quy Linh / Nguyen, Thi Tuong Vy / Chu, Cordia / Phung, Hai / Nghiem, Son / Phung, Dung

    Journal of occupational and environmental medicine

    2024  Volume 66, Issue 4, Page(s) 321–328

    Abstract: Objective: The aim of the study is to assess the effect of high temperatures on hospitalization for all causes and heat-sensitive diseases among Vietnamese farmers.: Methods: The Poisson generalized linear model and distributed lag nonlinear model ... ...

    Abstract Objective: The aim of the study is to assess the effect of high temperatures on hospitalization for all causes and heat-sensitive diseases among Vietnamese farmers.
    Methods: The Poisson generalized linear model and distributed lag nonlinear model were used to investigate the temperature-hospitalization association for all causes and seven cause-specific disease groups.
    Results: Every 1°C increase in daily mean temperature above the threshold increased the estimated relative risk (95% CI) of all-cause hospitalization by 1.022 (0.998-1.047) at the country level, 1.047 (1.007-1.089) in the south, and 0.982 (0.958-1.006) in the north. Infectious disease hospitalization was most affected by high temperatures (1.098 [1.057-1.140]). High temperatures significantly increased the risk of all-cause hospitalization for farmers 60 years and younger in three of the six provinces.
    Conclusions: The findings emphasized the need for health promotion programs to prevent heat-related health issues.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Temperature ; Vietnam/epidemiology ; Farmers ; Hospitalization ; Hot Temperature
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-16
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1223932-x
    ISSN 1536-5948 ; 1076-2752
    ISSN (online) 1536-5948
    ISSN 1076-2752
    DOI 10.1097/JOM.0000000000003048
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  5. Article ; Online: Relationships between short-term ambient temperature exposure and kidney disease hospitalizations in the warm season in Vietnam: A case-crossover study.

    Chu, Lingzhi / Phung, Dung / Crowley, Susan / Dubrow, Robert

    Environmental research

    2022  Volume 209, Page(s) 112776

    Abstract: Background: Under a warming climate, adverse health effects of heat are an increasing concern. We evaluated associations between short-term ambient temperature exposure and hospital admission for kidney disease in Vietnam.: Methods: We linked ... ...

    Abstract Background: Under a warming climate, adverse health effects of heat are an increasing concern. We evaluated associations between short-term ambient temperature exposure and hospital admission for kidney disease in Vietnam.
    Methods: We linked province-level meteorologic data with admission data from 14 province-level hospitals (2003-2015). We used a case-crossover design to evaluate associations between daily ambient temperature metrics (mean, maximum, and minimum temperature and mean heat index) and risk of hospitalization for four kidney disease subtypes: glomerular diseases, renal tubulo-interstitial diseases, chronic kidney disease, and urolithiasis, including lagged (≤lag 14 days) and cumulative (≤lag 0-6 days) associations, during the warm season. We also evaluated independent associations with extreme heat days (defined as days with daily maximum temperature >95
    Results: We included 58,330 hospital admissions during the warm season. Daily mean temperature averaged over the same day and the previous six days (lag 0-6 days) was associated with risk of hospitalization for each kidney disease outcome with odds ratios (per 1 °C increase in daily mean temperature) of 1.07 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.99, 1.16) for glomerular diseases, 1.06 (95% CI: 0.96, 1.17) for renal tubulo-interstitial diseases, 1.12 (95% CI: 1.00, 1.24) for chronic kidney disease, and 1.09 (95% CI: 1.02, 1.16) for urolithiasis. We found no additional independent associations with extreme heat. Results for the four temperature metrics were similar.
    Conclusions: High ambient temperature was associated with increased risk of hospitalization for each kidney disease subtype, with the most convincing associations for chronic kidney disease and urolithiasis. Further laboratory and epidemiologic research is needed to confirm the findings and disentangle the underlying mechanisms.
    MeSH term(s) Cross-Over Studies ; Hospitalization ; Hot Temperature ; Humans ; Kidney Diseases/epidemiology ; Seasons ; Temperature ; Vietnam/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-22
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 205699-9
    ISSN 1096-0953 ; 0013-9351
    ISSN (online) 1096-0953
    ISSN 0013-9351
    DOI 10.1016/j.envres.2022.112776
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  6. Book ; Online: Hyperbolic Geometry in Computer Vision

    Fang, Pengfei / Harandi, Mehrtash / Le, Trung / Phung, Dinh

    A Survey

    2023  

    Abstract: Hyperbolic geometry, a Riemannian manifold endowed with constant sectional negative curvature, has been considered an alternative embedding space in many learning scenarios, \eg, natural language processing, graph learning, \etc, as a result of its ... ...

    Abstract Hyperbolic geometry, a Riemannian manifold endowed with constant sectional negative curvature, has been considered an alternative embedding space in many learning scenarios, \eg, natural language processing, graph learning, \etc, as a result of its intriguing property of encoding the data's hierarchical structure (like irregular graph or tree-likeness data). Recent studies prove that such data hierarchy also exists in the visual dataset, and investigate the successful practice of hyperbolic geometry in the computer vision (CV) regime, ranging from the classical image classification to advanced model adaptation learning. This paper presents the first and most up-to-date literature review of hyperbolic spaces for CV applications. To this end, we first introduce the background of hyperbolic geometry, followed by a comprehensive investigation of algorithms, with geometric prior of hyperbolic space, in the context of visual applications. We also conclude this manuscript and identify possible future directions.

    Comment: First survey paper for the hyperbolic geometry in CV applications
    Keywords Computer Science - Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
    Subject code 004
    Publishing date 2023-04-21
    Publishing country us
    Document type Book ; Online
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  7. Article ; Online: Sociodemographic, lifestyle, behavioral, and parental factors associated with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in children in China.

    Guo, Haijun / Phung, Dung / Chu, Cordia

    PloS one

    2021  Volume 16, Issue 12, Page(s) e0261199

    Abstract: Objective: Evidence shows sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption is a risk factor for obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in children. Investigating the influential profiles, which have been examined insufficiently, will help to inform the ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Evidence shows sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption is a risk factor for obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in children. Investigating the influential profiles, which have been examined insufficiently, will help to inform the reduction of SSB consumption. The present research examines the current trend in SSB consumption and associated factors among children in China, in order to inform policy development.
    Methods: Secondary data was extracted from China's Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS; 2004, 2006, 2009, and 2011), a repeated cross-sectional research, and a Chi-squared test was applied to compare SSB consumption in the last year, queried by social demographical, `environmental, behavioral, and parental factors. Multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression was employed to examine the trend and effects of the multiple factors.
    Results: A total of 6015 Chinese children aged 6-17 years were investigated. From 2004 to 2011, the percentage of SSB consumption in children increased from 72.6% to 90.3%. The prevalence in urban areas was higher than the prevalence in rural areas, higher in high schools than primary and middle schools, higher in east coast affluent provinces than other provinces, and higher in high-income households than low-income households. Other associated factors include children's fast food and salty snacks preference, level of physical activity, sedentariness, and parental education. The strongest association with SSB consumption in children was the mother's SSB consumption (adjusted odds ratio: 5.54, 95% CI: 3.17-9.67).
    Conclusion: Children's SSB consumption has increased significantly in China, and is associated with socio-economic, demographic, level of physical activity, food preference, and parental factors. Future strategies aimed at reducing SSB consumption among children need to consider these factors.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Child ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Demography ; Exercise ; Female ; Food Preferences ; Health Behavior ; Humans ; Life Style ; Male ; Nutrition Surveys ; Parents/psychology ; Schools ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Sugar-Sweetened Beverages/statistics & numerical data
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0261199
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  8. Article ; Online: The effects of diurnal temperature range on mortality and emergency department presentations in Victoria state of Australia: A time-series analysis.

    Amoatey, Patrick / Osborne, Nicholas J / Darssan, Darsy / Xu, Zhiwei / Doan, Quang-Van / Phung, Dung

    Environmental research

    2023  Volume 240, Issue Pt 1, Page(s) 117397

    Abstract: State of Victoria, Australia (SVA) has a wide variation of diurnal temperatures (DTR). DTR has been reported to be associated with risk of mortality and morbidity. We examined the association between exposure to DTR and risk of all-cause mortality and ... ...

    Abstract State of Victoria, Australia (SVA) has a wide variation of diurnal temperatures (DTR). DTR has been reported to be associated with risk of mortality and morbidity. We examined the association between exposure to DTR and risk of all-cause mortality and emergency department (ED) presentations in the SVA. We obtained data on daily counts of deaths and ED presentations, and weather data from 1 st January 2000─2019. We applied a quasi-Poisson time-series regression analysis to examine the association between daily DTR exposures and risk of mortality and ED presentations. The analyses were queried by age, sex, seasons, ED presentations triages, and departure status. Risk of mortality and ED presentation increased by 0.33% (95% CI: 0.24%-0.43%), and 0.094% (95% CI: 0.077%-0.11%) in relation to one degree increase in the daily DTR. The association between DTR and ED presentations was stronger in children (0-15 years) (0.38% [95% CI: 0.34%-0.42%]) and the elderly (75+ years) (0.34% [95% CI: 0.29%-0.39%]). Resuscitation, which was consistently accounted for the highest vulnerability to DTR variation, increased by 0.79% (95% CI: 0.60%-0.99%). This study suggests that the risk of mortality and ED presentations associates with the increase of DTR. Children, the elderly, and their caregivers need to be made aware of the health risk posed by DTR.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Humans ; Aged ; Temperature ; Victoria/epidemiology ; Weather ; Seasons ; Emergency Service, Hospital ; China
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-24
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 205699-9
    ISSN 1096-0953 ; 0013-9351
    ISSN (online) 1096-0953
    ISSN 0013-9351
    DOI 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117397
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  9. Article ; Online: Effect of Elevated Ambient Temperature on Maternal, Foetal, and Neonatal Outcomes: A Scoping Review.

    Dalugoda, Yohani / Kuppa, Jyothi / Phung, Hai / Rutherford, Shannon / Phung, Dung

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2022  Volume 19, Issue 3

    Abstract: This scoping review provides an overview of the published literature, identifies research gaps, and summarises the current evidence of the association between elevated ambient temperature exposure during pregnancy and adverse maternal, foetal, and ... ...

    Abstract This scoping review provides an overview of the published literature, identifies research gaps, and summarises the current evidence of the association between elevated ambient temperature exposure during pregnancy and adverse maternal, foetal, and neonatal outcomes. Following the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews reporting guidelines, a systematic search was conducted on CINAHL, PubMed, and Embase and included original articles published in the English language from 2015 to 2020 with no geographical limitations. A total of seventy-five studies were included, conducted across twenty-four countries, with a majority in the USA (
    MeSH term(s) Climate Change ; Female ; Hot Temperature ; Humans ; Infant, Low Birth Weight ; Infant, Newborn ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Outcome/epidemiology ; Stillbirth/epidemiology ; Temperature
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-04
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph19031771
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  10. Article ; Online: Who Are the Flourishing Emerging Adults on the Urban East Coast of Australia?

    Sofija, Ernesta / Harris, Neil / Sebar, Bernadette / Phung, Dung

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2021  Volume 18, Issue 3

    Abstract: It is increasingly recognised that strategies to treat or prevent mental illness alone do not guarantee a mentally healthy population. Emerging adults have been identified as a particularly vulnerable population when it comes to mental health concerns. ... ...

    Abstract It is increasingly recognised that strategies to treat or prevent mental illness alone do not guarantee a mentally healthy population. Emerging adults have been identified as a particularly vulnerable population when it comes to mental health concerns. While mental illnesses are carefully monitored and researched, less is known about mental wellbeing or flourishing, that is, experience of both high hedonic and eudaimonic wellbeing. This cross-sectional study examined the prevalence of flourishing and its predictors among emerging adults in Australia. 1155 emerging adults aged 18-25 years completed a survey containing measures of wellbeing, social networks, social connectedness, health status, and socio-demographic variables. Most participants (60.4%) experienced moderate levels of wellbeing, 38.6% were flourishing and 1% were languishing (low wellbeing). Flourishers were more likely to be older, identify as Indigenous, be in a romantic relationship, study at university, perceive their family background as wealthy, rate their general health status as excellent, and have higher perceived social resources. The findings show that the majority of emerging adults are not experiencing flourishing and offer an insight into potential target groups and settings, such as vocational education colleges, for emerging adult mental health promotion. Interventions that help strengthen social resources have the potential to improve the mental wellbeing of emerging adults.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Australia/epidemiology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Health Status ; Humans ; Mental Disorders ; Mental Health ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-27
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph18031125
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