An exclusive whitepaper produced for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) by Digital Tourism Think Tank (DTTT) has highlighted that only 15% of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to tourism are on track to be achieved by 2030 according to the body, underscoring the need for more action to be taken across the sector.
Elsevier,
Pharmacological Research, Volume 209, November 2024
The article discusses the connection between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and neurodegenerative disorders, with a focus on the role of mitochondrial dysfunction as a potential link between these conditions. It reviews the epidemiological and molecular evidence that suggests T2DM as a risk factor for the development of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, and highlights the importance of understanding the mitochondrial mechanisms underlying this relationship to identify new therapeutic targets.
Elsevier,
Pharmacological Research, Volume 209, November 2024
This cross-sectional population-based study examined the relationship between statin use and anti-Alzheimer's disease (AD) drug prescription in patients over 70 years old with cardiovascular risk factors. The key findings were: 1) Patients using low-potency or hydrophilic statins had lower odds of anti-AD medication usage compared to high-potency or lipophilic statins, respectively; 2) Patients taking rosuvastatin or pitavastatin had lower odds of anti-AD medication usage than those consuming atorvastatin.
Elsevier,
One Earth, Volume 7, Issue 11, 15 November 2024, Pages 1913-1916
The expansion of bioeconomy strategies focused on growth and technology in the Brazilian Amazon risks reinforcing colonial and exploitative patterns. To ensure environmental justice, development must shift toward community-centered, post-growth forest futures.
