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An urban wastewater sampling point is located in Pakadjuma, Kinshasa. The surrounding environment is characterised by intense commercial activity, particularly food sales, small-scale trade, and informal waste discharge, which makes this location a strategic sentinel point for pathogen surveillance.

Environmental surveillance as a sentinel for emerging outbreaks: Lessons from mpox in Africa

Here, various academic experts examine research on environmental surveillance as an early warning system for emerging outbreaks, focusing on lessons learned from Mpox in Africa.
Fig. 1. Overview of the HPK nano-bioparticle (NBP) technology. A, Schematic of technology. The HPK linear peptide (graphic) displays each functional domain in a different color. The schematic illustrates the self-assembly of HPK with various therapeutic cargoes into NBPs, which are designed to target tumors in the body. B, Data highlights of NBP technology. The ribbon structure of HPK shows color-coded domains and natural formation as a pentamer (appearing as rings under electron microscopy (EM) that self-assembles into NBPs (appearing as polyhedral under EM) upon exposure to cargo. IV injection in mice results in tumor-selective accumulation and delivery of therapeutic payload, reducing tumor growth.

Nano-bioparticles: Fighting cancer with targeted nanotherapy

Dr LK Medina-Kauwe developed a bioengineered delivery system to treat resistant and metastatic tumors, highlighting the potential of nano-bioparticles to enhance cancer therapy by targeting specific tumor characteristics and overcoming treatment barriers.
Woman in laboratory, examining new potions for the scientific research at university. Woman is wearing protective mask and protective gloves (Surgical gloves) while working with beakers, test tubes and other lab equipment. Series of images, taken with Nikon D800 and 50mm or 85 mm professional lens, developed from RAW.

3TR Project: Crossing disease borders to reshape European research

By utilising advanced technologies, the 3TR project aims to transform the understanding and treatment of immune-mediated diseases, with its core principles in precision medicine. Principal investigator, Marta E. Alarcon-Riquelme, explains.
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Smarter decisions, better outcomes: How a new molecular test improves patient care

Oliver Bathe, Professor of Surgery and Oncology at the University of Calgary and CEO of Qualisure Diagnostics, examines how a new molecular test can lead to smarter decisions and better patient care outcomes in his third article.
medical consultation - close up asian female doctor is explaining the situation to woman after Uterus ultrasound

Elimination of cervical cancer: Implementation in action

Professor Karen Canfell and Paul Grogan from the Cancer Elimination Collaboration at the Sydney School of Public Health discuss the WHO strategic plan for elimination of cervical cancer and how a combination of prevention, screening, and treatment can effectively achieve this goal.

Gut microbiome and aging – Unlocking new frontiers in healthy longevity

As the population ages, research into preserving healthy longevity is gaining pace. Christian Brechot highlights the role of the gut microbiome – a complex community of microorganisms within us – in influencing health as we age.
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Algae4IBD: A holistic approach to IBD treatment

The Algae4IBD project is exploring the untapped potential of algae and cyanobacteria to manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In this exclusive Q&A, Dr. Dorit Avni, Research Group Leader explains how the team are creating innovative functional foods, aiming to improve quality of life and prolong remission for patients worldwide.
Father on paternity leave looking after his infant son at home

Paternal perinatal mental health: Barriers to help-seeking

Deborah Da Costa, PhD, Associate Professor at the Department of Medicine, McGill University, Scientist at McGill University Health Centre, details the benefits and barriers to paternity leave uptake by fathers following the birth of a child.
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Consultations with professional groups to improve filicide intervention

Professor Emeritus AM Thea Brown highlights the importance of education and resources among agencies to recognise warning signs of potential filicide and calls for better intervention strategies to protect children.
Close-up of woman holding a contraceptive pills. Concept of contraception methods.

Hormonal contraceptives and cognition – time to refocus on women!

Hormonal contraceptives shape women’s brains in ways we still barely understand, and it’s time to study their effects on the cognitive functions that really matter, not just “male-like” performance, says Belinda Pletzer, Professor of Neuroendocrinology, Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience – Paris Lodron University of Salzburg.
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Resilience as a metric: Why midlife interventions matter more than ever

Dr Rebecca Crews and Heather Makar from Renue By Science advocate for changing health policy to prioritize proactive resilience maintenance over reactive disease treatment, especially during midlife. They emphasize the benefits of NAD+ biology as a measurable intervention framework.

Connecting Canada for rare disease care and research

The Canadian Rare Disease Network (CRDN) is uniting care, research, and lived experience to improve the rare disease journey in Canada.
Adipose cells, a cluster of fat cells - 3d rendered image on white background. Medical, microbiology concept illustration.

Fueling bone regeneration by rewriting immune metabolism

Chima V. Maduka, DVM, MS, PhD, and Christopher H. Contag, PhD, provide insights on tuning immunometabolism to resolve inflammation and promote repair at the bone–biomaterial interface.
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The integration of artificial intelligence into personalized medicine

Priya Hays, CEO and Science Writer at Hays Documentation Specialists, LLC, discusses the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into personalized medicine (PM), highlighting its potential to enhance healthcare, particularly in genomic medicine and precision oncology.
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Adolescent polysubstance use: Time for a new public health approach

Ronan Fleury and Mary Cannon discuss the growing trend of polysubstance use among adolescents and highlight the need for a new public health strategy that reflects the complexities of adolescent substance use.
Figure 1: Habits that support children’s eye health.

Screen time and myopia: Options for children’s vision in a digital world

With mounting evidence linking screen time to myopic progression, interest is growing in developing behavioral and nutritional vision care strategies to promote long-term ocular health in the digital age.
Young asian man was suffering from painful chest pain from a chronic disease.

Co-occurring disorders and the need for a research network

The treatment of patients with pain and co-occurring disorders presents a significant knowledge gap that necessitates a strong infrastructure for conducting representative clinical trials. Norm Buckley from the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research & Care explains.
Group of medics with digital tablet discussing along hospital corridor. Doctor and nurse briefing medical report.

Removing systemic barriers to register overseas trained doctors in New Zealand while preventing their...

Dr Charles Mpofu and Dr Dianne Wepa discuss removing systemic barriers for overseas-trained doctors registering in New Zealand while also addressing mental health challenges.
"Vitamin pills spilling from an open bottle, not isolated"

Vitamin a toxicity: “Too much of a good thing”

Fredric Gorin, Sarah Torres, and Pamela J. Lein discuss the implications of vitamin A supplementation during a recent measles outbreak in the US. They explain that a common misconception – that vitamin A supplementation can prevent the transmission of measles among unvaccinated individuals – can result in vitamin A toxicity.
Figure 1. Case referred for normal-tension glaucoma. 1A: Optic nerve head showing slight blurring at the nasal margin (green arrow) and temporal peripapillary atrophy (black arrow). 1B: Corresponding visual field showing an inferior defect. 1C and 1D: Reverse of the glaucomatous sequence of OCT profile curves (in black) showing a minimal rim width (1C) within the normal green band, while the nasal section of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) is located within the abnormal red band (1D). The RNFL also exhibits a wavy appearance related to its alteration. Radial OCT slices revealed optic nerve drusen buried in the superior and nasal portion of the optic nerve head delineated by the dotted white arrows. Figure 1: Courtesy of Nana Wandji Brenda.

OCT: A practical tool for diagnosing buried optic disc drusen

Dr Adèle Ehongo addresses the diagnosis of buried optic disc drusen (BODD) using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and the importance of correlating visual field abnormalities and OCT data, especially in normal tension glaucoma, to distinguish it from Optic Disc Drusen (ODD).

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