Articles

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.

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

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.
Elsevier,

International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, Volume 24, 1 October 2024

This study demonstrates that the Psychological Telephone Triage System (PTT) is an effective and cost-efficient method for early identification of patients with urgent cognitive impairment, particularly in the context of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), helping to reduce unnecessary on-site visits and healthcare burden. The findings suggest that implementing this interdisciplinary pre-screening and triage process can improve management of the rising demand for dementia assessments, especially with new therapeutic options and increasing prevalence of dementia globally.
Elsevier,

International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, Volume 24, 1 October 2024

This study shows that the Cognitive Stimulation Therapy program can significantly improve general cognition, communication, and reduce depression in people living with dementia, regardless of the underlying pathology. However, the effects vary by dementia subtype, with some gains maintained long-term in vascular dementia (VaD) but not in Alzheimer, especially regarding narrative abilities and depressive symptoms, highlighting the importance of personalized approaches.

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