This article reviews recent research on the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease, emphasizing the role of the gut-brain axis and examining clinical and preclinical studies on fermented foods, which have shown promising effects on amyloid-β metabolism, inflammation, and cognitive impairment, suggesting potential for new therapeutic and preventive measures for Alzheimer's disease.
Comprehensive review: summary of genetic factors, relation between gut microbiome and AD, overview of latest drugs, influence of lifestyle and diet, and pathophysiology of AD development.
This study supports SDG 3, 6, and 16 by providing a comprehensive quantitative analysis of the association between conflict and the incidence of cholera in Yemen, highlighting how conflict-related destruction has compounded water, sanitation, and hygiene issues in Yemen.
Elsevier,

Mutation Research - Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis, Volume 828, January–June 2024, 111849

The present study aims to determine the frequency of G6PD deficiency among SCA patients and the association between them in the tribal community (Gond) of Chhattisgarh, India.
This Article supports SDG 3 by showing that there is a high global seroprevalence of HCV infection among pregnant women (estimated at 2.2–5.3 million cases worldwide), and particularly in lower-income settings. The authors suggest policy implications, such as expanding screening programmes for pregnant women and women of childbearing age, particularly in lower-income settings.
This Article supports SDG 3 by providing estimates of HIV and hepatitis C testing and treatment uptake among people who inject drugs. Data availability was variable, and where data were available, uptake was generally suboptimal, indicating a need for countries to implement targeted interventions to improved testing, linkage to care, and treatment among people who inject drugs
Residents of Australia’s remote regions have lower life expectancies and poorer health outcomes than other Australians. Access to hospital and specialist care frequently requires transport via road or air and time spent away from family and community. The paper explores consumer perspective and identifies areas for improvement.
This article ties to SDG3 by examining ambient temperature and inpatient mortality
Elsevier,

First Nations Health and Wellbeing - The Lowitja Journal, Volume 1, 2023, 100003

The Accord comprises nine key principles that guide Aboriginal health research in South Australia: priorities, involvement, partnership, respect, communication, reciprocity, ownership, control, and knowledge translation and exchange. It provides a voice for Aboriginal communities to inform researchers on how they would like health research to be conducted in their communities. Consistently applying the nine principles of the Accord will increase the impact and benefit of health research for Aboriginal people in Australia.

Elsevier,

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, Volume 40, November 2023

This paper supports SDG 3 and 13 by highlighting that China risks losing its health gains within a single generation if society fails to adapt to climate change, and effective adaptation strategies need to consider China’s urbanization trends, underlying non-communicable diseases, an aging population, and future pandemic threats.

Pages