Research

Decolonising medical knowledge – The case of breast cancer and ethnicity in the UK

Elsevier,

Journal of Cancer Policy,
Volume 36,
2023,
100365

The article speaks to action points to improving the diagnosis of breast cancer in black women within the UK to achieve greater equity.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Tags:

Diversity and inclusion; Health and wellbeing, Europe

A mixed methods study investigating sources of fertility and reproductive health information in the UK

Elsevier,

Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, Volume 36, June 2023, 100826

Sources used when seeking reproductive health information in the UK are not necessarily the most trusted, with accessibility being an important factor. Ensuring better fertility and reproductive health information during school education may offset the impact of unreliable sources.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Europe

The Global Carbon Cycle and Climate Change, Second Edition - Chapter 10: The global carbon cycle and the biosphere

Elsevier,

David E. Reichle, Chapter 10 - The global carbon cycle and the biosphere, Editor(s): David E. Reichle, The Global Carbon Cycle and Climate Change (Second Edition), Elsevier, 2023, Pages 235-283, ISBN 9780443187759, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-18775-9.00014-0.

This chapter advances the UN SDG goals 13, 14, and 15 by examining mathematical computer models of biogeochemical processes of atmosphere, land, and oceans can be represente, used to describe the past, present, and future dynamics of the Earth's carbon cycle
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SDG:

Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 15: Life on land

Tags:

Climate change; Atmosphere, Global

The Global Carbon Cycle and Climate Change, Second Edition - Chapter 9: Ecosystem productivity

Elsevier,

David E. Reichle, Chapter 9 - Ecosystem productivity, Editor(s): David E. Reichle, The Global Carbon Cycle and Climate Change (Second Edition), Elsevier, 2023, Pages 197-232, ISBN 9780443187759, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-18775-9.00007-3.

This chapter advances the UN SDG goals 13, 14, and 15 by examining the global distribution of carbon in biomass.
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SDG:

Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 15: Life on land

Tags:

Climate change; Atmosphere; Biodiversity and ecosystems, Global

Estimating funds required for UHC within Indian States

Elsevier,

The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia,
2023,
100165,
ISSN 2772-3682

This paper tries to model the expenditure that will be required to attain full UHC in India.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Asia

Launching Rare

Elsevier,

Rare, Available online 23 February 2023, In Press, Journal Pre-proof

On Rare Disease day, Elsevier has launched a new scientific journal called Rare. Open research in rare diseases. Elsevier dedicates a peer-reviewed publication specifically to these lesser known or unknown disorders, with the aim of having a clinical impact on the lives of patients and their families.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Effect of covering perinatal health-care costs on neonatal outcomes in Switzerland: a quasi-experimental population-based study

Elsevier,

THE LANCET Public Helath, Volume 8, Issue 3, March 2023, Pages e194-e202

This Article supports SDG 3 by assessing whether access to free health prenatal health care affects adverse outcomes in newborns in Switzerland. The findings suggest that the health-care policy impacted some, but not all, outcomes.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and population, Europe

Lakes of Africa - Chapter 18 - African salt lakes: distribution, microbial biodiversity, and biotechnological potential

Elsevier,

Hafsa Yaiche Achour, Sid Ahmed Saadi, Chapter 18 - African salt lakes: distribution, microbial biodiversity, and biotechnological potential, Editor(s): Mostafa El-Sheekh, Hosam Easa Elsaied, Lakes of Africa, Elsevier, 2023, Pages 501-525, ISBN 9780323955270

This content aligns with Goal 14: Life under Water by thoroughly exploring African salt lake distribution and microbial diversity
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SDG:

Goal 14: Life below water

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Biodiversity and ecosystems; Science, Africa

The Thinking Healthcare System: Artificial Intelligence and Human Equity - Chapter 4: AI + public health: effective and fair collaboration

Elsevier,

The Thinking Healthcare System: Artificial Intelligence and Human Equity, 2023, Pages 99-129

This chapter advances the UN SDG Goal 3: Good Health and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by introducing the AI transformation of public health (PubHealth) uniting healthcare systems with the central terms, concepts, and history of PubHealth from ancient quarantines to modern vaccines including milestone developments as successful responses to chronic and infectious diseases, sanitation, workplace safety, poverty, and wars.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Tags:

Diversity and inclusion; Health and population; Health and wellbeing, Global

Clinical Decision Support and Beyond (Third Edition): Progress and Opportunities in Knowledge-Enhanced Health and Healthcare - Chapter 26: Population health management

Elsevier,

Clinical Decision Support and Beyond (Third Edition): Progress and Opportunities in Knowledge-Enhanced Health and Healthcare, 2023, Pages 715-725

This chapter advances the UN SDG Goal 3: Good Health and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by discussing the components of a technical infrastructure to support PHM, including data sources (registries, electronic health records), data analytics tools, patient outreach and engagement tools, and patient tracking dashboards along with real-world examples of PHM programs focused on chronic disease management, genetic testing for hereditary cancers, colorectal cancer screening, COVID-19 testing and vaccination, and tobacco cessation.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Tags:

Diversity and inclusion; Health and population; Health and wellbeing, Global

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