Pesticides vs. Biopesticides: From Pest Management to Toxicity and Impacts on the Environment and Human Health

Toxics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(12), P. 983 - 983

Published: Dec. 4, 2023

The environmental pollution that occurs in direct response to the widespread use of man-made/conventional pesticides results from many chemicals require a long period time, often decades, degrade. synthetic nature also harms animals, beneficial insects, microorganisms, and plants, as well humans. Fortunately, however, there are natural pesticides, so-called biopesticides, effective against pests more importantly, do not interfere with well-being ecosystems. Consequently, most biopesticides safer for around people pets than man-made because, example, they can be easily washed away fruits vegetables. habitat is rich resource wide selection which used treat diseases humans, plants. Out concern public health, safety, stringent regulation pesticide residues agricultural commodities, becoming increasingly important, but questions regarding potential pest resistance these products may arise, just case conventional pesticides. Therefore, performance role management plant should prioritized due their sustainability importance human welfare. In this review, we propose highlight scenario discuss detail main constraints posed by compared starting issues definition continuing on related toxicity impact environment health.

Language: Английский

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Bridging the Gap: Implementation Science in Nutritional Psychiatry Practice

Psychiatric Annals, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 55(2)

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Nutritional psychiatry is a promising approach to mental health, yet translating research into clinical practice remains challenge. This article underscores the importance of implementation science in closing gap between evidence and real-world application. Current barriers include entrenched focus on pharmacological treatments, inadequate integration nutritional interventions established care models, limited clinician training nutrition. To address these issues, we suggest incorporating dietitians or nutritionists health teams, educating case managers interventions, expanding interdisciplinary collaboration. Additionally, investing comprehensive programs for clinicians leveraging emerging technologies can help facilitate this integration. By embracing strategies, be more effectively implemented routine care, offering holistic patient-centered approach. Implementation key overcoming advancing treatment, leading improved outcomes enhanced well-being patients. [ Psychiatr Ann . 2025;55(2):e46–e50.]

Language: Английский

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Identifying strategies for disseminating research to patients with chronic kidney disease and caregivers: a workshop report

Kidney International, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Innovative methods for dissemination of research results during a Pandemic: A Game- Changing Approach in the ORCHESTRA project

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 14, 2025

Background Effective communication is crucial during pandemics to mitigate fear and promote acceptance of public health measures. However, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed significant challenges, including an overwhelming volume scientific information, poor quality control, a rise in false or misleading data. Peer-reviewed publications often faced criticism for fast-tracked review processes, with pre-prints contributing increased retraction rate. These issues undermined trust implementation evidence-based Methods The Horizon2020 ORCHESTRA project developed Global Guidance Group (CGGG), external expert evaluation mechanism, critically assess ensure dissemination accurate relevant findings. CGGG employed Delphi method systematically achieve consensus on research outputs. Findings were tailored stakeholders such as policymakers, community, general public. Results evaluated over 100 peer-reviewed publications, achieving average impact factor 8.7 ensuring use enhanced rigor process improved targeting strategies, addressing gaps engagement pandemic. Conclusions project’s experience highlights value evaluation, supported by consensus-building approaches like method, crises. Broader adoption similar mechanisms could improve integrity effectiveness bolstering policymaking future emergencies.

Language: Английский

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Advancement of the Implementation of Evidence-based Therapies for Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Conditions: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective

American Heart Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Genetic and infectious determinants of puerperal fever: a study of viral and bacterial coinfections in postpartum women

Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(1)

Published: April 3, 2025

Abstract Background Puerperal fever is a major cause of maternal morbidity, traditionally associated with bacterial infections. However, the role viral pathogens and genetic factors remains inadequately studied, particularly in low- middle-income countries (LMICs). Objective This study aimed to investigate prevalence infections, pathogens, variants postpartum women diagnosed puerperal at Edo State University Teaching Hospital, Auchi, Nigeria. Methods A cross-sectional involving 300 (200 100 controls) was conducted from April 2021 May 2022. Blood samples were analyzed for antibodies DNA/RNA using Bio-Rad ELISA kits polymerase chain reaction (PCR). PCR–RFLP real-time PCR TaqMan probes used genotyping. Bacterial identified through culture techniques. Genetic polymorphisms immune-regulatory genes (IL-6, TNF-α, TLR4, HLA Class I II) PCR-based methods. Statistical analysis employed SPSS version 25, Chi-square tests, multivariate logistic regression, corrections multiple comparisons. Results The group showed significantly higher rates Cytomegalovirus (CMV) (40% vs. 10%, p < 0.001), Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1: 35% 15%, = 0.002; HSV-2: 28% 14%, 0.01), Epstein-Barr (EBV) (30% 12%, 0.005). confirmed presence group: CMV (30%), HSV-1 (25%), HSV-2 (20%), EBV (22%), compared controls (5%, 8%, 6%, 4%, respectively). infections more prevalent group, Streptococcus pyogenes (32% 0.001) Escherichia coli (25% 0.002) being notable contributors. Additionally, IL-6 (rs1800795) TNF-α (rs1800629) an increased risk ( 0.05). controlled confounding variables such as socioeconomic health status. Conclusion highlights dual well factors, fever. findings underscore need integrated diagnostic approaches, including screening testing, enhance outcomes LMICs.

Language: Английский

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An Interdisciplinary Intervention Based on Prescription of Physical Activity, Diet, and Positive Mental Health to Promote Healthy Lifestyle in Patients with Obesity: A Randomized Control Trial

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(16), P. 2776 - 2776

Published: Aug. 20, 2024

This study used a multimodal approach to address the issue of obesity among individuals with Body Mass Index (BMI) between 30 and 40 residing in rural region north-east Spain. A pretest-posttest model was employed clinical trial design, comparing an intervention group control group. The intervention, which lasted for period nine months, based on three main strategies: prescription physical activity, promotion healthy nutritional habits, management emotional wellbeing through Positive Mental Health (PMH). variety assessment tools were employed, including CLASS-AF scale stress test activity levels; advanced anthropometry blood analysis metabolic body composition variables; Mediterranean diet adherence questionnaire habits; PMH multifactorial management. results revealed significant improvements level favor group, where 89.4% (n = 17) participants went from being not very active/sedentary active. Also, improved mean increase 2.2 points [mean: 10.5 (CI 95%: 9.90, 11.09)]. In addition, reductions fat -2.50 kg -3.56, -1.44)] free mass -3.38% (IC -4.34, -2.41), along decreased cholesterol levels (196 vs. 182 mg/dL), observed, suggesting decrease cardiovascular risk. conclusion, this effective at improving lifestyle people reducing their combination interventions focused diet, Health, changes perceived as comprehensive complementary strategy care. These findings highlight importance approaching condition multiple perspectives ensure optimal health outcomes.

Language: Английский

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Research outcomes informing the selection of public health interventions and strategies to implement them: A cross-sectional survey of Australian policy-maker and practitioner preferences

Health Research Policy and Systems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: May 14, 2024

Abstract Background A key role of public health policy-makers and practitioners is to ensure beneficial interventions are implemented effectively enough yield improvements in health. The use evidence guide decision-making achieve this recommended. However, few studies have examined the relative value, as reported by practitioners, different broad research outcomes (that is, measures cost, acceptability, effectiveness). To conduct better inform policy practice, study aimed at describing that Australian consider important for their when selecting: (a) interventions; (b) strategies support implementation; (c) assess differences outcome preferences between practitioners. Method An online value-weighting survey was conducted with working field non-communicable disease prevention. Participants were presented a list asked select up five they considered most critical decision-making. They then allocated 100 points across these – allocating more perceived important. Outcome lists derived from review consolidation evaluation frameworks fields knowledge translation implementation. We used descriptive statistics report overall separately. Results Of 186 participants; 90 primarily identified 96 prevention Overall, effectiveness, equity, feasibility, sustainability four considering either or implement them. Scores similar Conclusion For prevention, related appear particularly decisions about employ findings suggest researchers should seek meet information needs prioritize inclusion such dissemination activities. extent which informing decision other jurisdictions contexts warrants further investigation.

Language: Английский

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From trials to communities: implementation and scale-up of health behaviour interventions

Health Research Policy and Systems, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: July 31, 2023

To maximise their potential benefits to communities, effective health behaviour interventions need be implemented, ideally 'at scale', and are often adapted as part of this. inform future implementation scale-up efforts, this study broadly sought understand (i) how implemented in (ii) the adaptations that occur; (iii) frequency it occurred scale'; (iv) factors associated with 'scale-up'.

Language: Английский

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Amplifying consumers as partners in dissemination and implementation science and practice

Implementation Research and Practice, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 4

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Background This Viewpoint argues for consumers (people with lived experience and their families) to be amplified as key partners in dissemination implementation science practice. Method We contend that consumer opinion demand can harnessed influence practitioners policymakers. Results Amplifying consumers’ voices improve the fit of evidence-based interventions intended end user. offer recommendations frameworks engage health interventions. discuss primary types evidence may rely upon, including testimonials experience. Conclusions Our intention is this continue momentum practice engaging our work.

Language: Английский

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