This content advances UN SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by discussing the health disparity experienced by First Nations Australians experience compared to non-Indigenous Australians in the management of metabolic syndrome and its complications and how a multidisciplinary approach and involvement of Aboriginal healthcare practitioners is essential.
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Rehabilitation Robots for Neurorehabilitation in High-, Low-, and Middle-Income Countries
Current Practice, Barriers, and Future Directions
2024, Pages 471-498
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by raising the general and ethical issues around access to rehabilitation robot technologies and discusses them in the context of inclusivity—a term that encompasses affordability and other common issues that may justify limiting or increasing use in low-resource settings in HICs and LMICs.
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Rehabilitation Robots for Neurorehabilitation in High-, Low-, and Middle-Income Countries: Current Practice, Barriers, and Future Directions, 2024, Pages 167-178
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by addressing the urgent healthcare challenges posed by Japan's aging population, particularly regarding physical disabilities and the increasing demand for effective rehabilitation and care solutions. The exploration of robotics and innovative technologies in stroke rehabilitation not only aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities but also seeks to improve overall health outcomes. Additionally, it aligns with Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by highlighting the importance of accessible and inclusive healthcare solutions, such as telerehabilitation and community-based integrated care systems, which can help ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities receive equitable support and resources regardless of their circumstances.
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by critically evaluating the efficacy of prodrugs in treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and binge-eating disorder (BED), highlighting the importance of optimizing pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties to ensure effective and safe management of these conditions. By focusing on the therapeutic benefits and potential side effects of medications like lisdexamfetamine and serdexmethylphenidate, the review underscores the need for tailored treatment strategies that can improve health outcomes for individuals affected by these disorders. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by addressing the importance of accessible and effective medication options for ADHD and BED, ensuring that all patients, regardless of their background, have the opportunity to receive appropriate care and resources to manage their conditions effectively while minimizing the risk of misuse and abuse.
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Clinician's Guide to Sexuality and Autism
A Guide to Sex Education for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
2024, Pages 3-8
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by introducing sexuality education curriculum for learners of all ages with autism.
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Clinician's Guide to Sexuality and Autism
A Guide to Sex Education for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
2024, Pages 9-16
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by outlining how to use the book to provide effective teaching in sexuality education with an emphasis on individualization for specific learners.
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing as well as Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by providing information about access to evidence-based treatment and prevention interventions as well as addressing the underlying social, political and economic issues, such as poverty, lack of access to healthcare, and stigma and discrimination that contribute to the high burden of HIV in the region
With a pressing climate emergency and increasing interconnectedness, the need for action on health at a global level is greater than ever. Achieving Universal Health Coverage with a strong base in primary healthcare is essential. This must be accompanied by policies to address the socioeconomic and environmental determinants of ill health, supporting SDG3.
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A Progressive Approach to Applied Behavior Analysis
The Autism Partnership Method
2024, Pages 103-113
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by discussing the application of cognitive behavior therapy, an evidence-based psychological approach in adolescents suffering from Asperger syndrome with comorbid depressive disorder.
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Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice, How AI Technologies Impact Medical Research and Clinics
2024, Pages 395-399
To harness the power and promise of AI in global health, adequate investment must be made in communication, computer systems, and supporting personnel to collect, curate, and manage the data necessary to enable benefits and minimize harm from the use of AI-related tools. In developed countries, this has either occurred or is underway. Developing countries run the risk of widening the digital divide if this does not occur. This chapter supports SDG3.
