Elsevier,
eClinicalMedicine, Volume 65, November 2023
Previous studies have shown that people with HIV are at an increased risk of non-communicable diseases, this systematic review and meta-analysis collates data from 188 studies done in 21 sub-Saharan Africa countries and shows that people with HIV have an increased incidence of multiple NCDs, including hypertension, diabetes, and cervical cancer. Although more research is needed, this results highlight the need for improved treatment and prentative approaches to minimise the risk of people with HIV also developing non-comminicable diseases. Good health and wellbeing should not solely be focused on HIV managment; this study shows the growing risk of other diseases that have to be mitigated.
Elsevier,
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology -Part A : Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Volume 284, October 2023
This article advances SDG # 14 by investigating the impact aerobic swimming exercise in fish has on improving robustness of some species and the importance of establishing suitable rearing conditions to improve the welfare of cultured fish.
Elsevier,
The Lancet Rheumatology, Volume 5, October 2023
This Article supports SDG 3 by estimating the burden of rheumatoid arthritis. Finding include that the rate of years lived with disability due to rheumatoid arthritis increased by 13.8% from 1990 to 2020. The authors note that outcomes including severity of disability can be improved by early diagnosis and access to DMARD therapy.
