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Exploring the Environmental Resistome and Bacterial Novelty in Marine Isolates from the North Portuguese Coast

Ofélia Godinho, Olga Maria Lage, Sandra Quinteira • Antibiotics (2026)

Background/Objectives: It is of the utmost importance to study environmental bacteria, as these microorganisms remain poorly characterized regarding their diversity, antimicrobial resistance, and impact on the global ecosystem. This knowled...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics15010110

First Report of Ciguatoxins in Two Starfish Species: Ophidiaster ophidianus and Marthasterias glacialis

Marisa Silva, Inés Rodriguez, Aldo Barreiro, Manfred Kaufmann et al. • Toxins (2015)

Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) is a syndrome caused by the ingestion of fish contaminated with Ciguatoxins (CTXs). These phycotoxins are produced mainly by dinoflagellates that belong to the genus Gambierdiscus that are transformed in more...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/toxins7093740

Dietary diversity among Sundarbans forest-dependent communities: Prevalence, determinants, and livelihood implications.

Md Tanvir Hossain, Tunvir Ahamed Shohel, Md Nasif Ahsan, Md Nazrul Islam • PLoS ONE (2026)

The resources of the Sundarbans mangrove forest have provided livelihoods for communities in Bangladesh and India that depend on it. However, the role of the Sundarbans in ensuring the household dietary diversity of Sundarbans mangrove fore...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0342800

Arylamine N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2) genetic diversity and traditional subsistence: a worldwide population survey.

Audrey Sabbagh, Pierre Darlu, Brigitte Crouau-Roy, Estella S Poloni • PLoS ONE (2011)

Arylamine N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2) is involved in human physiological responses to a variety of xenobiotic compounds, including common therapeutic drugs and exogenous chemicals present in the diet and the environment. Many questions rem...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0018507

<i>Escherichia coli</i> Phylogenetic and Antimicrobial Pattern as an Indicator of Anthropogenic Impact on Threatened Freshwater Mussels

Simone Varandas, Conceição Fernandes, Edna Cabecinha, Sónia Gomes et al. • Antibiotics (2023)

Freshwater bivalves are widely used as accumulation indicators and monitoring tools for assessing contaminant effects on different levels of biological integration. This pilot study aimed to explore the phylogenetic diversity of Escherichia...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12091401

Sedative-hypnotic drug use and risk of falls and fractures in elderly patients: a cross-sectional study

Mohammad Hossein Imani, Amir Hossein Imani, Amirhossein Saem, Maryam Niksolat • BMC Geriatrics (2025)

Abstract Background Falls are a leading cause of injury, hospitalization, and mortality among older adults. Sedative-hypnotic medications, especially benzodiazepines and Z-drugs, have been implicated as potential contributors to fall risk a...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12877-025-06624-y

Revisiting Mobility Limitations of Seniors in Singapore, 1995 to 2011

Soon-Hock Kang Phd, Vanessa Yong PhD, Angelique Chan PhD, Yasuhiko Saito PhD • Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine (2016)

Singapore’s life expectancy at birth and at age 65 continues to improve. Although this is a positive development, it is necessary to understand how much of this increased life expectancy is spent with and without mobility limitations. This ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1177/2333721416645034

The burden and determinants of cognitive impairment among individuals with chronic diseases in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Addisu Getie, Melaku Bimerew, Mihretie Gedfew, Baye Tsegaye Amlak et al. • Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus (2025)

Introduction: Cognitive impairment is a medical condition caused by neurodegeneration, marked by a gradual decline in neurological, motor, psychological, and cognitive domain functions, as well as daily activities. It primarily affects indi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.aggp.2025.100171

Nutritional status, literacy, and risk factors of malnutrition in the population over 50 years of age - findings from the SHARE project

Tereza Vágnerová, Olga Dvořáčková, Eva Topinková • Clinical Nutrition Open Science (2024)

Summary: Background &amp; Aims: The transition from middle age to old age (from adults aged 50–55 years to older seniors aged 75–80 years) represents a critical period in terms of changes in body composition, i.e., increase in body fat per...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.nutos.2024.01.006

Genetic impact of non-consanguineous marriages in Saudi Arabia.

Mohammed Alyahya, Taghrid Aloraini, Youseef Al-Harbi, Lamia Alsubaie et al. • Journal of Biochemical and Clinical Genetics (2022)

Background: Physicians and geneticists face challenges in making accurate diagnoses during clinical evaluations; affecting patients and clinicians. The aim of this study was to estimate the hit rate of the non-consanguineous population. Mor...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1664872492

Prevalence and factors associated with continual opioid use among patients attending methadone clinic at Mwananyamala Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Asha Shabani Ripanda, Bajarang Bal Lal Srivastava, Said Hamad Vuai, Azan A Nyundo • Forensic Science International: Reports (2019)

Trends of continual drug use while under treatment have been reported worldwide. This paper assesses opioid use among patients receiving treatment in a methadone clinic for opioid addiction. A total of 126 urine samples were analyzed using ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.fsir.2019.100037

Autism Spectrum Disorder and collective catering service: results of the pilot study FOOD-AUT

Maria Vittoria Conti, Sara Santero, Chiara Breda, Sara Basilico et al. • Frontiers in Nutrition (2024)

ObjectiveIndividuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often exhibit a low dietary diversity due to food selectivity that leads them to a marked preference for high-energy-density food, exposing them to risk of malnutrition. Despite these...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1298469

Lipid profile in elderly and centenarian subjects in Kazakhstan: a case-control study

Yu. Ganzhula, Zh. Borykbay, V. Tkachev, S. Urazova et al. • Central Asian Journal of Medical Hypotheses and Ethics (2024)

Introduction. The health of centenarians is a major focus in global studies. Dyslipidemia is directly linked to the risk of cardiovascular diseases, which pose a growing burden on healthcare due to the increasing elderly population. Studyin...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.47316/cajmhe.2024.5.3.04

Roles of loneliness and life satisfaction in the relationship between perceived friend social support, positive feelings about the future and loss of motivation

Yavuz Aslan, Orhan Koçak, Aysel Basmacı Kaya, Abdulmohsen Mohammed Abdullah Alkhulayfi et al. • Acta Psychologica (2025)

Purpose: University students often face psychological challenges, particularly loneliness and hopelessness, which are exacerbated by factors such as limited social interactions, economic uncertainty, lack of employment opportunities, and th...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105315

The effects of adapted physical education sessions on the empathy of female students with overweight

Oumayma Slimi, Santo Marsigliante, Vito Ciardo, Mourad Bahloul et al. • Frontiers in Psychology (2023)

The global prevalence of childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity increases rapidly. Physical activity plays a major role in the prevention of obesity. The present study aimed to analyze the effect of adapted basketball sessions acco...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1170446

Cooperation-Based Modeling of Sustainable Development: An Approach from Filippov’s Systems

Jorge A. Amador, Johan Manuel Redondo, Gerard Olivar‐Tost, Christian Erazo • Complexity (2021)

The concept of Sustainable Development has given rise to multiple interpretations. In this article, it is proposed that Sustainable Development should be interpreted as the capacity of territory, community, or landscape to conserve the noti...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1155/2021/4249106