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Communicable episodes 22 and 23: Women & men in medicine—an honest discussion

Elsevier,

CMI Communications, Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2025, 105123

This article was released in honor of International Women's Day as a two-part special examining gender dynamics in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology, featuring discussions on gender bias, workplace challenges, and systemic barriers affecting women in medicine. The episodes directly support UN SDG Goal 5 (Gender Equality) by addressing gender equity issues in healthcare professions and exploring solutions to promote more inclusive, supportive environments for all medical professionals regardless of gender.

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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 5: Gender equality

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Gender equality and women's empowerment, Global

Making waves: Generative artificial intelligence in water distribution networks: Opportunities and challenges

Elsevier,

Water Research X, Volume 28, 1 September 2025

This study explores the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in water distribution networks, identifying opportunities for enhancing information retrieval, improving water quality management, implementing predictive maintenance, and optimizing operations, while also addressing challenges related to data quality, scalability, and the need for expertise in both engineering and AI, ultimately providing insights for water utilities and policymakers on leveraging GenAI responsibly.
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SDG:

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

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Water and sanitation, Global

Expected Surgical Risk and the Risk of Stroke and Brain Injury After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Patient-Level Pooled Analysis

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Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, Volume 4, September 2025

The 30-day Society of Thoracic Surgeons Predicted Risk of Mortality (STS-PROM) has been used to risk-stratify patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Whether surgical mortality risk predicts stroke and neurocognitive outcomes following TAVR is unknown. We evaluated the association between STS-PROM and clinical outcomes, including stroke, acute brain injury on diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI), and cognitive decline in patients undergoing TAVR.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and wellbeing, Global

A non-invasive wearable microwave sensor for Alzheimer's Stage differentiation using realistic 3D human head phantoms

Elsevier,

Results in Engineering, Volume 27, September 2025

This study introduces a new, safe, affordable, and non-invasive device designed to detect and monitor early signs of Alzheimer's disease. Unlike traditional tests like MRI or CT scans, this device uses microwaves to examine the brain.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and wellbeing; Health and population; Technology, Global

The effect of modified donanemab titration on amyloid-related imaging abnormalities with edema/effusions and amyloid reduction: 18-month results from TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 6

Elsevier,

Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, Volume 12, 1 September 2025

The TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 6 study found that a modified donanemab titration regimen significantly reduced ARIA-E frequency and severity compared to standard dosing, while maintaining similar amyloid reduction. Safety profiles were comparable between the two arms. The modified titration approach may help mitigate risks associated with amyloid-targeting therapies in early Alzheimer's disease.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and wellbeing, North America

Neuron-derived extracellular vesicle-based diagnostics for Tau and Alzheimer’s disease

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Brain Network Disorders, Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2025, Pages 150-166

The article discusses the potential of neuron-derived extracellular vesicles (NDEVs) as diagnostic biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease (AD). NDEVs carry pathological proteins like amyloid-? and Tau, and their levels in bodily fluids can distinguish AD patients from healthy controls and predict disease onset.

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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and wellbeing, Asia

The global convergence of food waste: A growing sustainability challenge

Elsevier,

Cell Reports Sustainability, Volume 2, 26 September 2025

Food waste is an increasing global food security concern. This commentary discusses the drivers behind the growth of food waste with economic growth in particular linked with increasing food waste.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Food security and nutrition; Sustainable consumption and production, Global

Exploring the effects of interactive digital picture books on elementary students' creativity

Elsevier,

Thinking Skills and Creativity, Volume 57, September 2025

This study investigates how the interactive digital picture book Food Ninja influences elementary students' creativity, using the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking with 44 sixth-graders.
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SDG:

Goal 4: Quality education

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Education, Asia

Bridging the gap between science, policy, stakeholders: Delineating a virtuous framework for agriculture under climate change scenarios

Elsevier,

iScience, Volume 28, 19 September 2025

Drawing inspiration from recent European Union agricultural and environmental policy reforms, this study examines the barriers between scientific advancements, farm-scale applications, and the implementation of agricultural policies.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 15: Life on land; Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

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Health and wellbeing, Europe

Future foods refusal. How our behavioral immune system impedes the sustainable food transition

Elsevier,

Trends in Food Science and Technology, Volume 163, September 2025

Consumers' negative emotions like food neophobia and disgust, driven by evolutionary risk assessment mechanisms, hinder acceptance of future foods. To promote sustainable food innovation, these behavioral responses must be addressed, as novel foods often signal danger and are readily rejected despite their safety.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger

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Food security and nutrition, Global

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