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A new study published in the journal Current Psychiatry Reports has shed light on the impact of school reopening on child and youth mental health following the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers from the University of California Santa Barbara conducted a review of global research on the topic, summarizing the available data
Coronaviruses
A crisis is unfolding in Scotland's emergency healthcare services, as new figures reveal over a third of ambulances are left waiting outside hospitals for more than an hour, highlighting the "dangerous incompetence" of the Scottish Government. The unsettling trend has been escalating since 2020, with hospital
Coronaviruses
A systematic review by researchers from the Ministry of Health & Medical Education in Iran has identified effective strategies for reducing the effects of mental health issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare providers. The study, published in BMC Health Services Research, analyzed 20 studies and categorized interventions into
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According to a recent population-based cohort study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, the COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with an increased risk of preterm birth and certain pregnancy complications. The study, which analyzed data from January 2020 to December 2020, found that pregnant women who gave
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The Pathway to Excellence program, operated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recognizes healthcare organizations globally for fostering optimal work environments for nurses. A new study examined the longitudinal association between Pathway status and patient satisfaction during and after the pandemic. Researchers found that Pathway hospitals had a protective effect
Vaccines
Researchers from KTO Karatay University in Turkey have made a significant advancement in mRNA vaccine development, designing a novel vaccine that incorporates a valine-enhanced lipid nanoparticle-coated mRNA targeting the SARS-CoV-2 S-RBD antigen. This innovative vaccine demonstrates improved stability and comprehensive characterization, paving the way for further development and testing. Key
Vaccines
A team of researchers from the University College Dublin has launched a scathing critique of the European Commission's centralized procurement approach for COVID-19 vaccines, highlighting transparency deficits, accountability gaps, and anticompetitive practices by vaccine producers that undermine equitable access. The study proposes a novel framework, FACER, which integrates
Communicable diseases
As the summer wave of the coronavirus recedes and flu season looms on the horizon, many are left wondering when and how to get their shots. Two infectious diseases experts, Caitlin Rivers and Andrew Pavia, share their approaches and offer valuable insights on vaccination strategy. Rivers, a 35-year-old mother of
Communicable diseases
As the summer wave of the coronavirus recedes and flu season looms on the horizon, many are left wondering when and how to get their shots. Two infectious diseases experts, Caitlin Rivers and Andrew Pavia, share their approaches and offer valuable insights on vaccination strategy. Rivers, a 35-year-old mother of
Vaccines
Research by the University of Michigan has shed new light on the "last-mile logistics" of vaccine infrastructure in the US. By examining the early phases of COVID-19 vaccination distribution among older adults in Florida, the study reveals the complexities of distributing vaccines to their intended end-consumers. The research
COVID-19
A recent study published in Klinische Padiatrie sheds light on the severity and incidence of COVID-19 in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The research, conducted at Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkiye, aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on pediatric CKD patients. The study involved 220 patients, of which
Vaccines
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital public health tools emerged as alternatives to traditional paper records, aiming to limit the spread of disease. The Washington State Department of Health launched 'WA Verify,' a QR code-based vaccine verification system, in November 2021. However, concerns about privacy, surveillance,
