Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
Sergey Suchkov, N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
A new systems approach to diseased states and wellness result in a new branch in the healthcare services, namely, personalized and precision medicine (PPM). To achieve the implementation of PPM concept, it is necessary to create a fundamentally new strategy based upon t.... » Read More
Title : Change your genes – Change your life: Epigenetics of longevity
Kenneth R Pelletier, University of California, United States
Biology is no longer destiny. Our DNA doesn’t determine our health and disease prospects, as geneticists once believed. According to the new science of epigenetics, the vast majority of our genes are fluid and dynamic—and their expression is shaped by what we think and .... » Read More
Title : Harmonisation legislation issues in health care public policies to prevent obesity
Iuliana Vintila, Dunarea de Jos University, Galati, Romania
Title : The Environmental Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) process entitled “zero volatile organic acids” labelling on occupational health hazards and mutagenic risks among paint industry workers, occupational exposed people and non-occupational exposed people
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
As the problem statement is focused on Environmental Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) Process for the current regulatory standards allow paints labelled as "Low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) " to contain up to 50g/l (50,000mg/l that is 50,000 ppm) of Volatile Organic.... » Read More
Title : Virtual reality as a tool for controlling Aedes aegypti breeding sites
Alessandra Pereira Pires, Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil
Aedes aegypti is widespread in Brazil, with high infestation rates during periods of heat and rainfall. Vector control agents inspect mosquito breeding sites by identifying locations with standing water. Virtual Reality (VR) has emerged as an innovative tool for awarene.... » Read More
Title : Misinformation about medical cannabis in YouTube videos: A systematic review
Shivank Khare, Medical Cannabis Research Group, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Background: YouTube has become a major source of health information, with 2.5 billion monthly users. Despite efforts taken to promote reliable sources, misinformation remains prevalent, particularly on medical cannabis. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the quality.... » Read More
Title : Molecular and immunological mechanisms underlying merkel cell polyomavirus-associated merkel cell carcinoma
Eric Zheng, Cherokee High School, Marlton, New Jersey, United States
Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) is a rare but highly aggressive neuroendocrine skin cancer with a mortality rate of approximately 33-46%. Roughly 80% of cases are caused by Merkel Cell Polyomavirus (MCPyV), a virus that infects most adults but rarely drives malignant transf.... » Read More
Title : Predictive approaches for cardiovascular disease and stroke risk among people living with HIV: A narrative review
Misgana E Woldemeskel, NIH/NINDS Acute Stroke Research Division, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, D.C.; Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C, United States
Background: Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and stroke have emerged as the leading causes of non-AIDS-related mortality among People Living with HIV (PLWH) in the Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) era. Approximately 1.2 million Americans and 38 million individuals globally are .... » Read More
Title : Bridging the chasm: Leveraging digital innovation for youth SRHR resilience amid climate shocks in Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe
Nyasha Sibanda, Community Healthcare Initiative, Zimbabwe
Context: The climate crisis disproportionately affects Sub-Saharan Africa, with rural Zimbabwean communities suffering from severe, recurrent droughts and exacerbating economic shocks. Adverse sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) outcomes are directly caused.... » Read More
Title : Association of dietary intake, lifestyle behaviours and body composition with depression among school-going adolescents in Mumbai
Chandni Chopra, Department of Foods, Nutrition & Dietetics , College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai University, India
Background & Objectives: Adolescence is a critical developmental period marked by increased vulnerability to mental health disorders, particularly depression, which is a leading contributor to global disease burden. Emerging evidence highlights the role of nutrition, li.... » Read More
Title : Left-handedness and its cognitive, behavioural, and social correlates in the UAE population
Joelle Makoukji Kiklikian, Higher Colleges of Technology, Faculty of Health Science, Sharjah Campus A, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Handedness reflects functional brain asymmetry, with approximately 90% of the global population being right-handed and 10% left-handed. Although handedness has been widely studied worldwide, limited data exist on how left-handedness relates to personal, behavioural, and.... » Read More
Title : Eliminating implant failure in humans with nanomaterials: 30,000 cases and counting
Thomas J Webster, School of Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China
Nanomedicine is the use of nanomaterials to improve disease prevention, detection, and treatment which has resulted in hundreds of FDA approved medical products. While nanomedicine has been around for several decades, new technological advances are pushing its boundarie.... » Read More
Title : Cancer prevention, information, and awareness education through workplace partnership: A community-based public health initiative
Nyree Riley, Georgia Cancer Center, Augusta University, United States
Cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, yet many cases may be prevented or detected earlier through increased awareness, risk reduction behaviors, and adherence to recommended screening guidelines. Workplace settings provide an effective venue for del.... » Read More
Title : Lung Function and Respiratory Morbidity Among Informal Workers Exposed to Cement Dust: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
Dushyant, Indian Institute of Public Health-Delhi and Public Health Foundation of India, India
Introduction: Cement dust is a significant source of occupational exposure affecting lung function and respiratory health. A higher burden of respiratory morbidity is known among factory workers involved in cement production. Globally or from India, there are no estimat.... » Read More