Articles

Elsevier,

The Lancet Healthy Longevity, Volume 5, Issue 11, November 2024

This Article supports SDG 3 by assessing the associations between oral health and functional disability and mortality in older adults.

Elsevier,

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, Volume 51, October 2024

This paper supports SDG 3 and 13 by showing that the rise in night-time heat due to climate change, which is particularly strong in urban areas due to the urban heat island effect, could have implications for health. The study found a significant association between night-time excess heat and risk of hospitalisation. Rapid urbanisation in low-income and middle-income countries means the numbers of people exposed to excess night-time heat will increase.
Elsevier,

Current Developments in Nutrition, Available online 29 October 2024, 104492

The study demonstrates that successful nutrition education in Indigenous communities requires more than simply adapting Western models; it necessitates genuine partnership, flexibility, and a willingness to honor Indigenous values, ways of knowing, and definitions of success. Federal programs like SNAP-Ed must shift toward community-driven evaluation and support, building trust through sustained relationships and co-creation. Elevating Indigenous voices in policymaking and program design will foster more effective, culturally relevant, and healing approaches to food and nutrition in Indigenous communities

Elsevier,

Current Developments in Nutrition, Available online 29 October 2024, 104496

Culturally adapting nutrition education programs like CMAH for Indigenous communities is a nuanced process requiring respect for both shared and individual traditions. While recipe adaptation improved cultural resonance, persistent barriers to traditional food access and the diversity of community perspectives highlight the need for flexible, community-driven approaches. Building sustained, trust-based relationships and involving local knowledge keepers are essential for effective, culturally sensitive health interventions. Ultimately, supporting Indigenous food sovereignty and tailoring programs to local contexts are crucial steps toward reducing health disparities and revitalizing traditional foodways.

Salmeterols (SMTs) are persistent organic pollutants slowly degrading and accumulating in aquatic ecosystems, affecting aquatic life and posing several environmental and health challenges in water sources. This study investigates the adsorption of SMT from aqueous solutions using a novel nano-sized copper-based metal-organic framework (Cu-MOF).

Elsevier,

The Lancet Healthy Longevity, Volume 5, October 2024

This Article supports SDG 3 by evaluating the association between air pollutants and physical disability in older adults.
Elsevier,

Hygiene and Environmental Health Advances, 2024, 100115

This study aims to evaluate the cardiorespiratory effects of ambient ozone under hypoxic conditions, where its impact may be amplified, while also providing a comprehensive assessment of other air pollutants, including their exposure levels, sources, and health effects.

Elsevier, Pharmacological Research, Volume 208, October 2024
Neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's disease (PD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD), have a global prevalence and profoundly impact both motor and cognitive functions. Although adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapy has shown promise, its application for treating central nervous system (CNS) diseases faces several challenges, including effective delivery of AAV vectors across the blood-brain barrier, determining optimal dosages, and achieving targeted distribution.

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