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Should healthcare professionals include aspects of environmental sustainability in clinical decision-making? A systematic review of reasons. BMC Medical Ethics.
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Health and Care Systems

Should healthcare professionals include aspects of environmental sustainability in clinical decision-making? A systematic review of reasons. BMC Medical Ethics.

This systematic review analyzed 23 publications to examine ethical reasons for and against including environmental sustainability in clinical decisions. It found evolving views on core bioethical principles and highlighted a lack of global perspectives.

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Gabriela Kuiter, S., Herrmann, A., Mertz, M., et al.

Epigenetic alterations induced by air pollution: A key driver in atherosclerosis development. Cardiovascular Toxicology.

Noncommunicable Diseases Air Pollution

Epigenetic alterations induced by air pollution: A key driver in atherosclerosis development. Cardiovascular Toxicology.

This review article examines how long-term exposure to air pollution contributes to atherosclerosis through epigenetic changes like DNA methylation, histone modifications, and altered non-coding RNA expression. It highlights new pathways for cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment.

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Goleij, P., Amin Khazeei Tabari, M., Majma Sanaye, P., et al.

Quantifying intra-urban socio-economic and environmental vulnerability to extreme heat events in Johannesburg, South Africa. International Journal of Biometeorology.
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Climate Change Built Environment and Urbanization

Quantifying intra-urban socio-economic and environmental vulnerability to extreme heat events in Johannesburg, South Africa. International Journal of Biometeorology.

This study quantifies heat vulnerability across Johannesburg using environmental, socio-economic, and health data. Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions, including improved healthcare access and green infrastructure in the city’s most high-risk communities.

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Parker, C., Mahlasi, C., for the HE2AT Center Group, et al.

Air pollution and atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis.

Noncommunicable Diseases Air Pollution

Air pollution and atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis.

This review provides an overview of how air pollution promotes the development of atherosclerosis (the build up of fats and cholesterol in and on the artery walls).

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Seneviratne, A.N. and Miller, M.R.

Global trends, health inequalities, and projections in the burden of neglected tropical diseases and malaria from 1990 to 2021. Nature Scientific Reports.
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Infectious Diseases Climate Change

Global trends, health inequalities, and projections in the burden of neglected tropical diseases and malaria from 1990 to 2021. Nature Scientific Reports.

This study tracks how neglected tropical diseases and malaria have changed from 1990 to 2021. It finds ongoing health gaps between countries and predicts that disease rates will rise, especially in poorer regions.

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Lin, Y., Long, Q., Jihong, S., et al.