Large language models (LLMs) are positioned to become another destination for those seeking medical information. Consequently, the readability of these materials becomes an important factor in ensuring their effectiveness in promoting health literacy, given that the average American reads at the eighth-grade level. Supports SDGs 3 and 10.
This study aimed to assess the effect of exposure to organic pollutants in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Bats are among the most diverse of all mammalian species and serve as reservoirs of zoonotic viruses responsible for several recent pandemics; new technologies are providing insights into how the unique physiology and lifestyle of bats drive tolerance to virus infection.
Because immune-related genes in humans are genetically closer to bats than mice, dissecting bat biology can catalyze the discovery and understanding of molecular players in human antiviral immunity.
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.
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.
To mark International Women's Day 2024, Elsevier have curated and made freely available a special collection of journal articles and book chapters to advance knowledge and understanding relating to SDG 5: Gender Equality. The special collection features research relating to inclusion and the empowerment of women and girls across a broad range of disciplines and contexts including health, climate change, natural disasters, biodiversity, smart cities, sustainable development and leadership.
