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Marc Delgado-aguilar - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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TEMPO-Oxidized Cellulose Nanofibers: A Potential Bio-Based Superabsorbent for Diaper Production.
Nanomaterials, 2019Co-Authors: Josefina Patiño-masó, Ferran Serra-parareda, Quim Tarrés, Pere Mutjé, F. Xavier Espinach, Marc Delgado-aguilarAbstract:Single-use plastics are expected to disappear, mainly due to the rise of stricter regulations to combat their impact on the environment. As an example, the recent European Directive on Single-Use-Plastics (SUP) will be implemented between 2021 and 2024 and will directly prohibit the use of some SUP. Baby Diapers are one of the most used single-used products in our daily lives, and it is estimated that most of the ~4000 Diapers that each baby uses in their life go to landfill. Such Diapers usually contain superabsorbent polymers (SAP) that are based on acrylic acid-acrylamide mixtures with high water retention capacity, but they are neither bio-based nor biodegradable. In this work, we have developed bio-based superabsorbent aerogels made of cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and propose their potential use in baby Diapers. TEMPO-oxidized CNF at different oxidation degrees were prepared and tested. The obtained CNF exhibited higher free swelling capacity (FSC) than the commercial fluff pulp (ranging from 117.62% to 245.21% higher) and also than the Diaper absorbent, except for CNF-5 (ranging from 31.56% to 54.55%), even under compression. Overall, the present work shows a case study where CNF could have a potential application with market opportunities.
Josefina Patiño-masó - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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TEMPO-Oxidized Cellulose Nanofibers: A Potential Bio-Based Superabsorbent for Diaper Production.
Nanomaterials, 2019Co-Authors: Josefina Patiño-masó, Ferran Serra-parareda, Quim Tarrés, Pere Mutjé, F. Xavier Espinach, Marc Delgado-aguilarAbstract:Single-use plastics are expected to disappear, mainly due to the rise of stricter regulations to combat their impact on the environment. As an example, the recent European Directive on Single-Use-Plastics (SUP) will be implemented between 2021 and 2024 and will directly prohibit the use of some SUP. Baby Diapers are one of the most used single-used products in our daily lives, and it is estimated that most of the ~4000 Diapers that each baby uses in their life go to landfill. Such Diapers usually contain superabsorbent polymers (SAP) that are based on acrylic acid-acrylamide mixtures with high water retention capacity, but they are neither bio-based nor biodegradable. In this work, we have developed bio-based superabsorbent aerogels made of cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and propose their potential use in baby Diapers. TEMPO-oxidized CNF at different oxidation degrees were prepared and tested. The obtained CNF exhibited higher free swelling capacity (FSC) than the commercial fluff pulp (ranging from 117.62% to 245.21% higher) and also than the Diaper absorbent, except for CNF-5 (ranging from 31.56% to 54.55%), even under compression. Overall, the present work shows a case study where CNF could have a potential application with market opportunities.
Megan V Smith - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Diaper need is associated with pediatric care use an analysis of a nationally representative sample of parents of young children
The Journal of Pediatrics, 2020Co-Authors: Kunmi Sobowale, Ashley Clayton, Megan V SmithAbstract:Abstract Objective To examine the possible association between Diaper need, difficulty affording an adequate amount of Diapers, and pediatric care visits for urinary tract infections (UTIs) and Diaper dermatitis (DD). Study design This cross-sectional analysis using nationally representative survey data collected July-August 2017 using a web-based panel, examined 981 parents of children between 0-3 years old in the United States (response rate, 94%). Survey weighting for differential probabilities of selection and nonresponse was used to estimate the prevalence of Diaper need and to perform multivariable logistic regression of the association between parent reported Diaper need and visits to the pediatrician for Diaper rash or urinary tract infections within the past 12-months. Results An estimated 36% of parents endorsed Diaper need. Both Diaper need (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 2.37; 95% CI 1.69–3.31) and visiting organizations to receive Diapers (aOR 2.14; 95% CI 1.43–3.21) were associated with DD visits. Similar associations were found for Diaper need (aOR 2.63; 95% CI 1.54–4.49) and visiting organizations to receive Diapers (aOR 4.50; 95% CI 2.63–7.70) for UTI visits. Conclusions Diaper need is common and associated with increased pediatric care visits. These findings suggest pediatric provider and policy interventions decreasing Diaper need could improve child health and reduce associated health care utilization.
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Diaper Need and Its Impact on Child Health
Pediatrics, 2013Co-Authors: Megan V Smith, Anna Kruse, Alison M. Weir, Joanne GoldblumAbstract:BACKGROUND: This is the first peer-reviewed study to quantify Diaper need, propose a method to measure Diaper need, and explore psychosocial variables associated with Diaper need in a large sample of urban, low-income families. METHODS: Data were derived from a cross-sectional study in 877 pregnant and parenting women. Mothers completed surveys on topics related to mental health, basic needs, and health care use. Logistic regression was used to estimate the relationship between Diaper need and psychosocial correlates. RESULTS: Almost 30% of mothers reported Diaper need. Hispanic women were significantly more likely to report Diaper need than African American women (odds ratio [OR]: 1.96; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.51–3.33), and women ≥45 years of age were significantly more likely than women between the ages of 20 and 44 years to report Diaper need (OR: 2.53; 95% CI: 1.21–5.28). Women who reported mental health need were significantly more likely than women who did not report mental health need to report Diaper need (OR: 1.89; 95% CI: 1.16–3.09). CONCLUSIONS: Although a majority of studies have examined family socioeconomic status as income and educational and employment status, emerging research suggests that indicators of material hardship are increasingly important to child health. This study supports this premise with the suggestion that an adequate supply of Diapers may prove a tangible way of reducing parenting stress, a critical factor influencing child health and development. There is potential for pediatric providers to inquire about Diaper need and refer families to a local Diaper distribution service as 1 method to reduce parenting stress.
Mauricio Odio - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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modern Diaper performance construction materials and safety review
International Journal of Dermatology, 2016Co-Authors: Swatee Dey, Mauricio Odio, Dianna Kenneally, Ioannis HatzopoulosAbstract:A review of the literature on Diapers and Diaper rash reveals that many clinicians are unfamiliar with modern Diaper construction and materials as well as Diaper safety testing methods. Typical modern Diapers do not contain ingredients of concern such as latex and disperse dyes, but use ingredients such as spandex and pigments with a favorable safety profile. Today's disposable Diaper is a high performance product whose carefully designed layers and liners provide optimal urine and feces absorption and an ever more clothing-like and comfortable fit. This is possible due to a variety of specialized polymer materials that provide optimal absorption of urine and feces, thereby minimizing skin exposure.
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Diapering, Diaper technology, and Diaper area skin health.
Pediatric Dermatology, 2014Co-Authors: Mauricio Odio, Lauren Ann ThamanAbstract:Disposable Diapers are the most common Diaper care practice in Western societies today, and their use continues to increase globally. Improvements in disposable Diaper technology have helped to reduce the prevalence and severity of Diaper dermatitis (DD) over the course of the last few decades. This article reviews how changes in disposable Diaper technology interact with the various etiological factors in DD, thus helping to improve overall Diaper area skin health for children around the world.
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Setting the Record Straight on Diaper Rash and Disposable Diapers
Clinical pediatrics, 2014Co-Authors: Jocelyn Clark-greuel, C. Tucker Helmes, Ann Lawrence, Mauricio Odio, Jeffrey C. WhiteAbstract:Skin in the Diapered area is continuously threatened by exposure to changes in pH levels, overhydration, mechanical friction, and fecal enzymes, making Diaper rash a common occurrence among babies. Up to one third of infants may exhibit clinical symptoms of Diaper rash at any time, and more than half of babies between the ages of 4 and 15 months develop Diaper rash at least once in a 2-month period. Despite misperceptions that disposable Diapers are related to an increase in Diaper rash, the incidence of Diaper dermatitis is on the decline, largely due to significant improvements in disposable Diaper construction and materials. Modern-day disposable Diapers are specifically designed to limit exposure to irritants in the Diaper area, reduce overhydration, inhibit skin barrier compromise, and help maintain normal skin pH levels and have been thoroughly evaluated for safety and skin compatibility.
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Frequency and Severity of Diaper Dermatitis with Use of Traditional Chinese Cloth Diapers: Observations in 3‐ to 9‐Month‐Old Children
Pediatric dermatology, 2011Co-Authors: Na Liu, Xuemin Wang, Mauricio OdioAbstract:Chinese cloth Diapers differ from disposable Diapers in several respects that are central to our understanding of the etiology of Diaper dermatitis (DD), yet there are no published reports on the dermatological correlates of this manner of infant care, which is prevalent among the world's second-largest pediatric population. The objective was to determine the prevalence and severity of DD in exclusive users of Chinese cloth Diapers. This observational study was conducted during a single home visit to 694 Chinese children who were exclusive users of cloth Diapers in five inland cities of China. During each home visit, study nurses documented the presence and severity of DD using a visual dermatological scale and conducted transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and pH measurements. Diaper dermatitis was rare in the buttocks and genital area of the children (
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skin benefits from continuous topical administration of a zinc oxide petrolatum formulation by a novel disposable Diaper
Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2001Co-Authors: S Baldwin, Mauricio Odio, S L Haines, Robert J Oconnor, J S Englehart, Alfred T. LaneAbstract:Abstract Background Diaper dermatitis is a common childhood affliction. Aiming to help reduce the prevalence of this problem, we have advanced in our development of a novel Diaper that delivers dermatological formulations to help protect the skin from over-hydration and irritation. Objective To determine the clinical benefits of a novel disposable Diaper designed to deliver a zinc oxide and petrolatum-based formulation continuously to the skin during use. Methods All studies were independent, blinded, randomized clinical trials. Study A was conducted to confirm transfer of the zinc oxide/petrolatum (ZnO/Pet) formulation from the Diaper to the child’s skin during use. Children wore a single Diaper for 3 h or multiple Diapers for 24 h. After the use period, stratum corneum samples were taken from each child and analysed for ZnO/Pet. Study B evaluated the prevention of skin irritation and barrier damage from a standard skin irritant (SLS) in an adult arm model. Study C evaluated skin erythema and Diaper rash in 268 infants over a 4-week usage period. One half of the infants used the ZnO/Pet Diaper, while the other half used a control Diaper that was identical except for the absence of the ZnO/Pet formulation. Results The ointment formulation and ZnO transferred effectively from the Diaper to the child’s skin during product use. Transfer of ZnO increased from 4.2 µg/cm2 at 3 h to > 8 µg/cm2 at 24 h. Exposure to the formulations directly on adult skin prior to an irritant challenge was associated with up to a 3.5 reduction in skin barrier damage and skin erythema. Greatest reductions were seen for the ZnO containing formulations. Wearing of the formulation treated Diaper was also associated with a significant reduction in skin erythema and Diaper rash compared to the control product. Conclusions The results demonstrated the clinical benefits associated with continuous topical administration of a zinc oxide/petrolatum-based formulation by this novel Diaper.
Larry K. Pickering - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Diapers and Day Care-Reply
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1991Co-Authors: Ardythe L. Morrow, Rory Van, Chuan-chuan Wun, Larry K. PickeringAbstract:In Reply. —We have categorized the issues raised into several subheadings. Protocol Issues. —We compared commercially available paper Diapers with cloth Diapers that were provided by an experienced Diaper laundry service that used a seven-step laundering procedure. Prior to the study, all day-care centers used paper Diapers, which contained absorbent gel material and had elastic leg bands. During the cloth-Diaper phase, two standard-thickness cloth Diapers and plastic pants with elastic at the legs were used for each change. Cloth Diapers were disposed of within the centers in an equivalent manner to disposable Diapers. Soiled cloth Diapers and plastic overpants were removed from children and were immediately placed in sealed containers that were emptied daily by the Diaper service. Plastic overpants were worn once and then were laundered before reuse. All rinsing and laundering of cloth Diapers and overpants were done professionally outside the centers. The suggestion that cloth Diapers in
