Polyoxometalate exerts broad-spectrum activity against human respiratory viruses hampering viral entry
Antiviral Res. 2024 Apr 27:105897. doi: 10.1016/j.antiviral.2024.105897. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHuman respiratory viruses have an enormous impact on national health systems, societies, and economy due to the rapid airborne transmission and epidemic spread of such pathogens, while effective specific antiviral drugs to counteract infections are still lacking. Here, we identified two Keggin-type polyoxometalates (POMs), [TiW11CoO40]8- (TiW11Co) and [Ti2PW10O40]7- (Ti2PW10), endowed with broad-spectrum activity against enveloped and non-enveloped human respiratory viruses, i.e., coronavirus (HCoV-OC43), rhinovirus (HRV-...
Source: Antiviral Research - April 30, 2024 Category: Virology Authors: Irene Arduino Rachele Francese Andrea Civra Elisa Feyles Monica Argenziano Marco Volante Roberta Cavalli Ali M Mougharbel Ulrich Kortz Manuela Donalisio David Lembo Source Type: research
Ayurvedic and Chinese Herbs against Coronaviruses
Curr Pharm Des. 2024 Apr 29. doi: 10.2174/0113816128269864231112094917. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCOVID-19 is a viral disease that infects the lower airways, causing severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and fatal pneumonia. The ripple effect of the COVID-19 outbreak has created serious problems in the healthcare systems of many countries and had far-reaching consequences for the global economy. Thus, effective control measures should be implemented for this coronavirus infection in the future. The ongoing episode of the SARS-CoV-2 sickness, COVID-19, in China, and the subsequent irregular spread of contamination to...
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - April 30, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Amin Gasmi Sonia Kanwal Petro Oliinyk Roman Lysiuk Mariia Shanaida Asma Gasmi Benahmed Walallawita Kankanamge Tharindu Dushmantha Maria Arshad Ivanna Kernychna Larysa Lenchyk Taras Upyr Volodymyr Shanaida Geir Bj ørklund Source Type: research
Advancing phytomining: Harnessing plant potential for sustainable rare earth element extraction
Bioresour Technol. 2024 Apr 27;401:130751. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130751. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRare earth elements (REEs) are pivotal for advanced technologies, driving a surge in global demand. Import dependency on clean energy minerals raises concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical risks. Conventional REEs productionis resource-intensive and environmentally harmful, necessitating a sustainable supply approach. Phytomining (agromining) utilizes plants for eco-friendly REE extraction, contributing to the circular economy and exploiting untapped metal resources in enriched soils. Critical...
Source: Bioresource Technology - April 30, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Mohsen Rabbani Mohammad Taqi Rabbani Frida Muthoni Ying Sun Ehsan Vahidi Source Type: research
Molding the future: Optimization of bioleaching of rare earth elements from electronic waste by Penicillium expansum and insights into its mechanism
Bioresour Technol. 2024 Apr 27:130750. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130750. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe recovery of rare earth elements (REE) from electronic waste is crucial for ensuring future demand security, as there is a high supply risk for this group of elements, and mitigating the environmental impacts of conventional mining. This research focuses on extracting REE from waste printed circuit boards through bioleaching, addressing the limited attention given to this source. A strain of Penicillium expansum demonstrated efficient bioleaching under optimal conditions of 7.5 initial pH, 0.1 mM phosphate concentra...
Source: Bioresource Technology - April 30, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Alejandra Gonzalez Baez Leonardo Pantoja Mu ñoz Martijn Timmermans Hemda Garelick Diane Purchase Source Type: research
Polyoxometalate exerts broad-spectrum activity against human respiratory viruses hampering viral entry
Antiviral Res. 2024 Apr 27;226:105897. doi: 10.1016/j.antiviral.2024.105897. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHuman respiratory viruses have an enormous impact on national health systems, societies, and economy due to the rapid airborne transmission and epidemic spread of such pathogens, while effective specific antiviral drugs to counteract infections are still lacking. Here, we identified two Keggin-type polyoxometalates (POMs), [TiW11CoO40]8- (TiW11Co) and [Ti2PW10O40]7- (Ti2PW10), endowed with broad-spectrum activity against enveloped and non-enveloped human respiratory viruses, i.e., coronavirus (HCoV-OC43), rhinovirus (...
Source: Antiviral Research - April 30, 2024 Category: Virology Authors: Irene Arduino Rachele Francese Andrea Civra Elisa Feyles Monica Argenziano Marco Volante Roberta Cavalli Ali M Mougharbel Ulrich Kortz Manuela Donalisio David Lembo Source Type: research
Ayurvedic and Chinese Herbs against Coronaviruses
Curr Pharm Des. 2024 Apr 29. doi: 10.2174/0113816128269864231112094917. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCOVID-19 is a viral disease that infects the lower airways, causing severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and fatal pneumonia. The ripple effect of the COVID-19 outbreak has created serious problems in the healthcare systems of many countries and had far-reaching consequences for the global economy. Thus, effective control measures should be implemented for this coronavirus infection in the future. The ongoing episode of the SARS-CoV-2 sickness, COVID-19, in China, and the subsequent irregular spread of contamination to...
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - April 30, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Amin Gasmi Sonia Kanwal Petro Oliinyk Roman Lysiuk Mariia Shanaida Asma Gasmi Benahmed Walallawita Kankanamge Tharindu Dushmantha Maria Arshad Ivanna Kernychna Larysa Lenchyk Taras Upyr Volodymyr Shanaida Geir Bj ørklund Source Type: research
Immobilization of metal active centers in reticular framework materials for photocatalytic energy conversion
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01683A, Review ArticleShuo Wang, Wei Guo, Chao Li, Bo Weng, Shuai Liu, Ning Han, Jinlin Long, Honglei Zhang To enhance the economy and society's sustainability, prioritizing innovative, green energy conversion methods is essential. The conversion of solar energy into chemical energy through photocatalysis represents a viable solution in... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry (Source: RSC - J. Mater. Chem. latest articles)
Source: RSC - J. Mater. Chem. latest articles - April 30, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Shuo Wang Source Type: research
Cancers, Vol. 16, Pages 1751: Challenges and Opportunities in Breast Cancer Care in Low-Resourced Countries, Jordan as An Example
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Jordan is a relatively small country with a rapidly growing population and a challenged economy. Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women worldwide and also in Jordan. Though the age-standardized rate (ASR) of breast cancer incidence is still lower than that in Western societies, the number of newly diagnosed cases continues to increase, involving younger women, and new cases are usually detected at more advanced stages. Improvements in breast cancer care across the health care continuum, including early detection, prevention, treatment, and survivorship and palliative care, have become very visible, ...
Source: Cancers - April 30, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hikmat Abdel-Razeq Asem Mansour Tags: Review Source Type: research
Prioritization of maternal and newborn health policies and their implementation in the eastern conflict affected areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo: a political economy analysis
Maternal and neonatal mortality remains a major concern in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the country ’s protracted crisis context exacerbates the problem. This political economy analysis examines ... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - April 30, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Rosine Nshobole Bigirinama, Mamothena Carol Mothupi, Pacifique Lyabayungu Mwene-Batu, Naoko Kozuki, Christian Zalinga Chiribagula, Christine Murhim ’alika Chimanuka, Gaylord Amani Ngaboyeka and Ghislain Balaluka Bisimwa Tags: Research Source Type: research
The influence of economic policies on social environments and mental health
Bull World Health Organ. 2024 May 1;102(5):323-329. doi: 10.2471/BLT.23.290286. Epub 2024 Jan 31.ABSTRACTDespite increased advocacy and investments in mental health systems globally, there has been limited progress in reducing mental disorder prevalence. In this paper, we argue that meaningful advancements in population mental health necessitate addressing the fundamental sources of shared distress. Using a systems perspective, economic structures and policies are identified as the potential cause of causes of mental ill-health. Neoliberal ideologies, prioritizing economic optimization and continuous growth, contribute to ...
Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization - April 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jo-An Occhipinti Adam Skinner P Murali Doraiswamy Shekhar Saxena Harris A Eyre William Hynes Patricia Geli Dilip V Jeste Carol Graham Christine Song Ante Prodan Goran Ujdur John Buchanan Sebastian Rosenberg Paul Crosland Ian B Hickie Source Type: research
Climate finance opportunities for health and health systems
Bull World Health Organ. 2024 May 1;102(5):330-335. doi: 10.2471/BLT.23.290785. Epub 2024 Feb 29.ABSTRACTClimate change poses significant risks to health and health systems, with the greatest impacts in low- and middle-income countries - which are least responsible for greenhouse gas emissions. The Conference of Parties 28 at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference led to agreement on the need for holistic and equitable financing approaches to address the climate and health crisis. This paper provides an overview of existing climate finance mechanisms - that is, multilateral funds, voluntary market-based mechanis...
Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization - April 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Josephine Borghi Soledad Cuevas Garcia-Dorado Blanca Anton Domenico Gerardo Giulia Gasparri Mark Hanson Agn ès Soucat Flavia Bustreo Etienne V Langlois Source Type: research
An mRNA technology transfer programme and economic sustainability in health care
Bull World Health Organ. 2024 May 1;102(5):344-351. doi: 10.2471/BLT.24.291388. Epub 2024 Mar 27.ABSTRACTThe World Health Organization (WHO) set up the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology transfer programme in June 2021 with a development hub in South Africa and 15 partner vaccine producers in middle-income countries. The goal was to support the sustainable development of and access to life-saving vaccines for people in these countries as a means to enhance epidemic preparedness and global public health. This initiative aims to build resilience and strengthen local vaccine research, and development and manufacturi...
Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization - April 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Devika Dutt Mariana Mazzucato Els Torreele Source Type: research
Financing for pandemic preparedness and response measures: a systematic scoping review
CONCLUSION: Our review identified three important gaps: a formal definition of pandemic preparedness and response, impeding the accurate quantification of the financing shortfall; research on the extent to which financing for pandemic preparedness and response has been targeted at the most vulnerable households; and an analysis of specific financial instruments and an evaluation of the feasibility of their implementation.PMID:38680465 | PMC:PMC11046164 | DOI:10.2471/BLT.23.290207 (Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization)
Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization - April 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Roberto Duran-Fernandez Daniel Bernal-Serrano Jose Alberto Garcia-Huitron Raymond Hutubessy Source Type: research
A proposal to recognize investment in breastfeeding as a carbon offset
Bull World Health Organ. 2024 May 1;102(5):336-343. doi: 10.2471/BLT.23.290210. Epub 2024 Mar 7.ABSTRACTPolicy-makers need to rethink the connections between the economy and health. The World Health Organization Council on the Economics of Health for All has called for human and planetary health and well-being to be moved to the core of decision-making to build economies for health. Doing so involves valuing and measuring what matters, more and better health financing, innovation for the common good and rebuilding public sector capacity. We build on this thinking to argue that breastfeeding should be recognized in food and...
Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization - April 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Julie Patricia Smith Phillip Baker Roger Mathisen Aoife Long Nigel Rollins Marilyn Waring Source Type: research
Data-driven sustainability evaluation and manufacturing system enhancement from economic, environmental, social, and sustainability perspectives
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Apr 29. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-33463-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSustainable manufacturing is crucial to achieving carbon neutrality targets. However, research on the sustainability of manufacturing systems is limited, and high consumption, low efficiency, and high emissions have resulted in high resource consumption and rapid environmental degradation. Therefore, it is of great importance to establish an evaluation and improvement indicator system conducive to sustainable development. To this end, this study developed a data-driven methodology for evaluating and enhancing the sustain...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 29, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Xiaoxiao Si Cuixia Zhang Cui Wang Fan Liu Conghu Liu Source Type: research
