Mitigating the environmental effects of healthcare: the role of the endocrinologist.

Human health depends on planetary health, and yet healthcare provision can have unintended consequences for the health of the planet. Emissions from the healthcare sector include greenhouse gases, air pollution and plastic pollution, alongside chemical contamination. Chemical pollution resulting in endocrine disruption has been associated with plastics, which are a source of concerning additives such as phthalates, bisphenols, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and flame retardants (all routinely found in healthcare products).

Neuroprotection in traumatic brain injury: effects of alpha-asarone and Acorus calamus extract in mice using weight drop model.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant public health concern characterized by severe neurological consequences. The management of TBI remains a formidable challenge, necessitating a multifaceted approach aimed at reducing secondary injury and promoting neuroprotection. This study assessed the neuroprotective potential of Alpha-asarone (AA) at 12.

Chronicity of disease mandates quality-of-life prioritization - a role for digital health and patient-reported outcome measures.

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Bones, Stones, and Hematuria - Connecting the Dots.

We report a 12 yr old boy who presented with recurrent gross hematuria, polyuria and rickets with growth failure. Investigations showed bilateral renal calculi with small kidneys on ultrasonography along with hypercalciuria; hypomagnesemia and reduced kidney function. His younger sibling also had nephrocalcinosis hypomagnesemia.