Articles

Influential role of 7-Ketocholesterol in the progression of Alzheimer's disease

Elsevier, Prostaglandins and Other Lipid Mediators, Volume 156, October 2021

This review focuses on the role of 7-ketocholesterol (7KCh) mediated neurodegenerative Alzheimer’s disease with emphasis on alterations in the lipid raft microdomain. In addition, current trends in the significant therapies related to 7KCh inhibition are highlighted.

SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Global; Health and wellbeing, Global

Chemical update on the potential for serotonin 5-HT6 and 5-HT7 receptor agents in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Elsevier, Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters, Volume 49, 1 October 2021

An evaluation of the pharmacological potency of 2 agents which may lead to the development of treatment for Alzheimer's.

SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Global; Health and wellbeing, Global

Exploring amyloid oligomers with peptide model systems

Elsevier, Current Opinion in Chemical Biology, Volume 64, October 2021

A review of peptide model systems used to investigate and understand the structures, biological properties, and biophysical properties of amyloid oligomers linked to diseases such as Alzheimers.

SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Global; Health and wellbeing, Global

Rethinking protein aggregation and drug discovery in neurodegenerative diseases: Why we need to embrace complexity?

Elsevier, Current Opinion in Chemical Biology, Volume 64, October 2021

A review of recent advances in protein chemistry, biophysics, advanced imaging, and proteomics and the way they could be applied to decipher and embrace the complexity of protein aggregation and pathology formation. This may advance translational research and drug discovery in neurodegenerative diseases.

SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Global; Health and wellbeing, Global

Climatizing the Internal Medicine Residency Curriculum: A Practical Guide for Integrating the Topic of Climate and Health into Resident Education

Elsevier, The Journal of Climate Change and Health, 2021, 100067

A "train the trainer" approach to facilitate incorporation of climate-content into residency curriculum.

SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 4: Quality education

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Health and wellbeing; National Sustainable Development Strategies (NSDS); Education; Climate change, Global

Correspondence on “Extreme Heat and COVID-19 Vaccination Sites”

Elsevier, The Journal of Climate Change and Health, 2021, 100061

An assessment of personal heat exposure measures and strategies to reduce heat risk.

SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 13: Climate action

Tags:

Health and wellbeing; Climate change, Global

Development of a Center for the Environment and Health at a Large Academic Medical Center

Elsevier, The Journal of Climate Change and Health, Volume 4, 2021,100069,

The evolution and development of a Center for the Environment and Health at one large academic hospital, as one model for approaching climate change in the healthcare environment.