The researchers examined the use of footwear that incorporates force-sensing resistor sensors to classify lower limb disorders affecting the knee, hip, and ankle joints. The outcomes of the study reveal promising findings for future gait analysis and injury diagnosis, and the potential of force-sensing resistors (FSRs) and machine learning techniques for improving the assessment of lower limb injuries, and thereby furthering SDG3.
Elsevier, International Review of Neurobiology, Volume 177, January 2024
Alzheimer's disease (AD) stands as the most prevalent form of neuropsychiatric disorder among the elderly population, impacting a minimum of 50 million individuals worldwide. Current pharmacological treatments rely on the prescribing cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine.
Alzheimer's disease (AD) presents a growing global challenge, with an increasing prevalence and significant impact on individuals and public health.
Elsevier, Progress in Brain Research, Volume 289, January 2024
Coffee, a universally consumed beverage, is known to contain thousands of bioactive constituents that have garnered interest due to their potential neuroprotective effects against various neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Dementia is a progressive neurological and degenerative syndrome that affects an individuals' memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with their daily lives. It is emerging as a public health priority in terms of the associated disability and mortality.
Elsevier, Natural Molecules in Neuroprotection and Neurotoxicity, Volume , 1 January 2024
Green tea is a beverage consumed hot and cold worldwide for its taste and health benefits.
Elsevier, Microbial Biofilms: Role in Human Infectious Diseases, Volume , 1 January 2024
Humans harbor complex communities of microbes, predominantly bacteria, that live symbiotically within the colon. There are several factors that influence the trajectory of gut microbiota in infants such as birth term, mode of delivery, and dietary habits.
Elsevier, A Review on Diverse Neurological Disorders: Pathophysiology, Molecular Mechanisms, and Therapeutics, Volume , 1 January 2024
Due to the aging population, both Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) are degenerative brain disorders that are now recognized as important public health issues.
From a global standpoint, the interplay between air quality and climate change represents a critical environmental issue, with profound implications for health, ecosystems, and economies across the pl
This chapter includes a brief overview of the historical development of public health and the emergence of the planetary health movement.

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