World AIDS Day, observed annually on 1st December, is an opportunity for people around the globe to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, support those affected, and remember those who have lost their lives to the disease. Elsevier is proud to support World AIDS Day 2023 with a special issue of freely available journal articles and book chapters highlighting research around HIV/AIDS.
Stella Chan's interest in psychology began when she went through a tough time as a teenager. The experience gave her a sense of direction: “I wanted to learn more about psychology and how feelings work...I hoped I could do something constructive about mental health.”
The study unveils a significant occurrence of sexual violence among recently arrived asylum-seeking women in France, especially notable among those who had previously experienced sexual violence. It underscores the heightened risk linked to the absence of support for accommodation.
This study identifies a set of markers associated with aging in women, and uses them to create an "aging clock" that can measure a person's biological age. The clock reveals distinct aging patterns and suggests that hormone replacement therapy can slow down some aspects of aging.
This Comment discusses the issue of ableism in oncology care and how this must be addressed.
This Article supports SDG 3 by reporting the global incidence and years of life lived with disability for spinal cord injury from 1990 to 2019.
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by providing a better understanding of the fundamental biology of the hepatitis viruses and their pathogenesis that may provide new clues to improve the prevention and treatments for these human pathogens.
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by raising awareness of chromosomal conditions and their associated health challenges, such as intellectual disabilities and other clinical features, which underscores the need for early diagnosis and appropriate medical care. By discussing the complexities of diagnosing these conditions, especially prenatally, it highlights the importance of accessible genetic testing and healthcare resources that can improve health outcomes for affected individuals and families. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by emphasizing the need for equitable access to diagnostic tools and services for all populations, ensuring that individuals with chromosomal conditions receive the necessary support and care regardless of their socioeconomic status or background.
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by providing a thorough understanding of cerebral palsy (CP), including its neurodevelopmental origins, clinical manifestations, and the importance of early detection through standardized tools. By outlining guidelines for diagnosis and management, the chapter emphasizes the need for comprehensive care strategies that can improve health outcomes and quality of life for children with CP. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by highlighting the significance of accessible diagnostic and management resources that ensure all children, regardless of their circumstances, receive timely and equitable care, ultimately promoting better developmental outcomes and reducing disparities in healthcare access.
This article relates to SDG 3. This resource, created together by Osmosis and the National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD), aims to increase the knowledge and awareness about Rare Disease Education: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
