Aquatic herbicides are commonly used to control a variety of non-native plants. One common active ingredient used in commercial herbicide formulations globally is 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). Though 2,4-D is used in aquatic ecosystems, no studies have investigated cellular, biochemical, and transcriptional effects or mechanisms of 2,4-D exposure on fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) throughout juvenile development.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLeveraging the co-benefits of investments in health and climate can be best achieved by moving away from isolated financing approaches and adopting co-financing strategies, which aim to improve the outcomes of both sectors. We propose a framework for studying co-financing for health and climate that considers the degree of integration between sector funding, and whether arrangements are 'passive', when cross-sectoral goals are indirectly affected, or 'strategic', when they are pre-emptively supported to build resilience and sustainability. We conducted a rigorous, evidence-focused review to describe co-financing mechanisms according to a framework, including the context in which they have been employed, and to identify enablers and barriers to implementation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAbdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) represents a signif i cant global health issue with a high risk of rupture, resulting in substantial mortality rates. Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) has emerged as the preferred treatment method due to its minimally invasive nature. However, the procedure carries a risk of acute kidney injury (AKI), particularly post-contrast acute kidney injury (PC-AKI), which can adversely af f ect patient outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) increases with age. Elective intervention for AAA is critical to prevent rupture associated with very high mortality among older males.
Methods: The aim of this study was to address the impact of post-contrast acute kidney-PC-AKI injury among patients treated with endovascular repair of ruptured AAA-EVAR on outcomes such as new onset chronic kidney disease-CKD and mortality among patients within a two-year trial.