Elsevier,
Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Volume 40, Issue 6, June 2024, Pages 1069-1076
Largely as a result of Canada's colonial history, Indigenous communities face higher rates of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This review summarizes the current evidence for culturally adapted cardiac rehabilitation programming for Indigenous patients
Elsevier,
The Lancet Oncology, Volume 25, June 2024
In this study, the authors analyse alternative pembrolizumab administration strategies that might have environmental advantages over the current dosing and compounding paradigms (improved environmental sustainability without sacrificing clinical outcomes)
Elsevier,
Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 8, June 2024
The article underscores the need to reform the health claim evaluation process for foods by adopting a holistic approach that integrates multiple nutritional and contaminant attributes. This approach should involve cumulative risk assessment and risk-benefit analysis to provide a more accurate picture of food's health impacts. Such reforms align with global sustainability goals and would help address the complexities of modern food systems, ultimately promoting better health outcomes and environmental stewardship.
Elsevier,
Quaternary Science Advances, Volume 14, June 2024
The primary outcome of our work is the strong evidence that flood hazards are related to the structural setting of the basin, which includes topography and geology, while the transition of flood hazards into disasters is mainly because of unplanned urbanization.
Elsevier,
Materials Today Communications, Volume 39, June 2024
This text ties into SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). It discusses the potential of poured earth materials to decarbonize the construction industry, optimize material flows, and reduce resource extraction, contributing to more sustainable and resilient urban development.
Elsevier,
The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, Volume 41, June 2024
This article ties into SDG3 by examining the relation between air pollution exposure and cardiovascular health especially on particular subpopulations, e.g. younger people, women, residents of rural areas and those with lower income.
Elsevier, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, Volume 170, June 2024
This Short Communication explored how to improve ethnic diversity in clinical trials through 16 focus groups with 158 participants from 21 ethnically diverse communitie. Despite recognizing the benefits of medical research, most participants had never been invited to participate in trials. The study also found that addressing women's specific cultural and practical concerns was essential for inclusive trial design, particularly regarding sensitive health topics and family dynamics within ethnically diverse communities.
Elsevier,
Gynecologic Oncology, Volume 185, June 2024
Low- and middle-income regions face disparities in access to ovarian cancer care, including lack of awareness, limited access to genetic and tumor testing, paucity of surgical expertise, time to approval of novel therapeutics, and treatment costs. By addressing these inequities, the core aim of this paper is to promote action through collaboration in order to overcome these barriers and promote health equity in ovarian cancer management and treatment.
