This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and effective management of multiple sclerosis (MS) to delay disease progression and improve health outcomes for individuals affected by this condition. By exploring the innovative use of retinal imaging technology as a noninvasive method to detect and monitor neurodegeneration associated with MS, it highlights advancements in healthcare that can lead to better disease management. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by advocating for accessible diagnostic tools that can enhance the care of young adults with MS, ensuring that all individuals receive timely and equitable healthcare regardless of their socioeconomic status.
This paper supports SDG 15 by highlighting that the effects of loss of biodiversity due to climate change and associated changes in the distribution of venomous snakes will be most pronounced in tropical regions, where extensive land is devoted to agriculture and rearing livestock.
Geriatric Apathy Scale establishes cut-offs for Parkinson’s (15.5) and Alzheimer’s disease (12.5) in clinical diagnosis.
This article supports SDG 3 by examining the effect of the National Dementia Care Policy in South Korea on costs in older patients with dementia.
In the field of nutrition and brain aging research, dietary patterns, particularly the MIND diet, are a prominent area of interest. This systematic review provides an overview of studies examining the MIND diet in relation to brain aging. It updates previous systematic reviews with respect to cognition, cognitive decline, and dementia and extends to other brain aging outcomes including Parkinson’s disease, brain volume, and pathology.
This article discusses the association between stress exposure, alcohol consumption, and Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD), emphasizing the importance of understanding behaviors that impact neurodegeneration and cognitive decline, and the need for preclinical research to uncover the underlying biological mechanisms.
This Review supports SDG 3 by describing the national response to hepatitis B and C virus in Viet Nam and the Philippines, finding that although both countries have robust policies, there are differences between them in political commitment, funding, and engagement
Viral hepatitis testing and treatment in community pharmacies: a systematic review and meta-analysis
eClinicalMedicine, Volume 69, March 2024
This Article supports SDG 3 by showing that providing hepatitis C testing services in pharmacies would be beneficial in increasing case detection, in keeping with growing evidence showing the benefits of providing hepatitis services in community settings. Further research is needed to evaluate the provision of hepatitis C treatment, and hepatitis B testing and treatment, in pharmacies
This study supports SDG 3 by examining the impact of early liver transplantation on hospital admissions for alcoholic hepatitis.
