Cancer catalytic therapy leveraging biocompatible nanocatalysts represents an emerging approach for cancer treatment. However, existing nanocatalysts often face issues such as suboptimal catalytic efficiency and limited therapeutic efficacy. Here, we present a self-powered electromodulative system designed for augmenting cancer catalytic therapy through the integration of an abiotic-biotic hybrid with a wearable self-powered triboelectric device.

Electroencephalography (EEG) is crucial for diagnosing neurological disorders and facilitating brain-computer interfaces. Traditional EEG setups with wet gels and cumbersome cables are labor intensive, uncomfortable, and degrade over time. Dry, skin-conformable e-tattoos offer a comfortable and user-friendly alternative but struggle with hairy scalps. To tackle this problem, we introduce non-contact digital printing of e-tattoos directly on the hairy scalp. Biocompatible inks are crafted for low-impedance electrodes and high-conductivity interconnects.

In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency (PHE), the federal government deployed policy flexibilities in food and nutrition assistance programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to meet the needs those experiencing economic hardship. Emergent literature evaluates the impact of these flexibilities on program outcomes.

Background: Nigerian pregnant and lactating women continue to experience high rates of malnutrition and Nigerian women experience long-term discrimination in the allocation and control of productive resources. Nigeria has policies and a governance architecture in place to advance nutrition, but these commitments lack recognition of how gender equity and nutrition are interwoven. Objective: To address this gap, this study sought to identify and analyze the influence of gender dynamics and gender norms on nutrition and health-related practices in Nigeria.

In Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries, women are particularly affected by food insecurity (FI). This gender gap can be amplified at certain key periods in life, particularly during pregnancy, with negative consequences on maternal and infant health. In the current geopolitical and health context, it is essential to take stock of the prevalence of FI among pregnant women in this region and the associated economic and psychosocial determinants. From 168 publications identified on Pubmed and Scopus, this systematic review selected 13 publications in 7 LAC countries.

Introduction: Intimate partner violence (IPV) mainly affects women and occurs in all socio-economic, religious, and cultural groups. Only a small percentage of such violence is reported to the police. The main aim of this study was to investigate the factors that motivated and helped women to report IPV to the police. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study on 100 adult women, examined at the Department of Forensic Medicine of the Hôtel-Dieu Hospital, Paris, France, following a police report for IPV.

Creating a more equitable and inclusive graduate engineering education environment requires amplifying the voices of female non-native English-speaking (NNES) international doctoral students (IDSs), whose experiences often go unheard. Their small representation results in their barriers being overlooked, as broader discussions on “women in STEM” or “international doctoral students” fail to capture their unique experiences. Despite contributing diverse perspectives and expertise, these students face complex barriers deeply intertwined with their identities.

This research explores the dynamic intersection of gender, work, and national identity in the schooling process of primary school students during Spanish democracy through the school discourse (textual and iconographic) found in textbooks. Twelve textbooks from the period of the so-called transition period and the current decade are analyzed in order to identify changes and continuities in discursive practices throughout democracy. The methodological approach employed is Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), incorporating various models of analysis.

Endometriosis is a burdensome gynaecological condition linked to the culturally variable concepts of menstruation and reproduction. Despite this, qualitative endometriosis research has been concentrated in high-income, anglophone countries. This systematic review and narrative synthesis primarily aimed to provide updated insights on endometriosis experiences, whilst secondarily investigating improvements in research diversity and reporting of socio-cultural experiences.

Introduction: Suboptimal cardiovascular health is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes and long-term cardiovascular risk. The authors examined trends in cardiovascular risk factors and correlates of suboptimal cardiovascular risk profiles among reproductive-aged U.S. women.