This review reported the sensitivity and specificity of biomarkers and neurocognitive assessment in predicting the progression from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
This cross sectional study found that serum lipid levels were significantly correlated with lower-extremity function in participants with and without AD but not with gait disorder in participants with AD.
This article supports SDG 3 by analysing associations between socioeconomic status and dementia risk, and finding that associations were more pronounced for early-onset than late-onset dementia risk.
This article supports SDG 3 by investigating the association between moderate and vigorous physical activity and Alzheimer's disease mortality
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.
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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
