AI holds tremendous potential for advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). AI, particularly generative AI, provides new opportunities to analyse data and trends
Elsevier, The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, Volume 39, April 2024
This systematic review found psychosis, depression, and apathy in Parkinson's disease are all associated with at least one adverse outcome, including cognitive impairment, disease progression and disability. Clinicians should consider these psychiatric comorbidities to be markers of a poorer prognosis in people with Parkinson's disease.
Elsevier, International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, Volume 257, April 2024
It is important to have scientifically analyzed data to support the policy direction for children's schools, as they are a vulnerable group when it comes to emerging infectious diseases. [hotspot – schools]
Elsevier, The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, Volume 23, April 2024
This Comment supports SGDs 3 and 10 by discussing how the use of cashless payment systems in India can help to promote equitable access to health care and improve patient experiences, and well as examining some barriers to adoption.
Elsevier, Cancer Letters, Volume 586, 1 April 2024
Cancer disproportionately impacts Black patients in incidence and mortality. Accordingly, optimal anticancer pharmacotherapy is critical to improving outcomes in this population, however, Black patients are less likely to receive anticancer pharmacotherapy.
Elsevier, International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, Volume 257, April 2024
The article emphasizes the importance of providing training and supporting resources alongside open science initiatives to enhance accessibility and reduce barriers in the field. It suggests that these educational resources should be customized to cater to diverse user profiles, including neuroscientists, computational scientists, and educators.
Elsevier, International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, Volume 24, 1 April 2024
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) are two of the most used non-pharmacological interventions for Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
Elsevier, Interventional Psychiatry: Road to Novel Therapeutics, 2024, pp 567-578
This chapter introduces Focused Ultrasound (FUS) as a non-invasive surgical technique using nonionizing energy for tissue ablation and neuromodulation in treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders, aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by advancing safe, effective mental health interventions and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by improving access to innovative therapies for underserved populations.