COVID-19
Research by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has revealed the far-reaching consequences of COVID-19 on cancer-related healthcare appointments and perceived quality of healthcare among cancer survivors. A study, published in the Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing, found that disruptions in cancer screening, lower socioeconomic status,
COVID-19
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, India's healthcare sector has witnessed a seismic shift, expanding career opportunities beyond traditional MBBS routes. Students who did not clear NEET now have diverse options in allied health, public health, mental wellness, and health tech. The industry has transitioned from a
COVID-19
A new study from Uppsala University in Sweden has shed light on the experiences and knowledge of 7- to 11-year-old children regarding the COVID-19 pandemic through their drawings. The research analyzed drawings from 454 children, along with their accompanying texts, from various Swedish municipalities with different socio-economic profiles. The study
COVID-19
Academic medical libraries in China played a vital role in providing health information services during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they faced significant challenges in accessing and disseminating accurate health information to the public and healthcare professionals. These challenges were exacerbated by the limited integration of health information resources, inadequate customisation
COVID-19
Research conducted at the Penn State College of Medicine has revealed a strong link between COVID-19 and acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study aimed to use large electronic health records (EHR) and machine learning algorithms to predict the incidence of AKI and CKD during the
Epidemics
Five years into the US national Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) plan, it is a critical time to examine what has been learned and what still needs to be studied to achieve its 2030 goals of reducing new HIV infections by 90%. The EHE plan has made significant progress, with
Epidemics
A new study on implementing evidence-based HIV interventions in the United States has highlighted the challenges and opportunities for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the country. Conducted by researchers from Yale University School of Public Health, the study leveraged a unique capacity-building model that has been instrumental in improving implementation
COVID-19
A federal investigation has determined that Battle Ground Public Schools complied with federal regulations regarding the use of grant money from the Federal Communications Commission's Emergency Connectivity Fund, despite a 2023 state audit finding that the district lacked proper records for how the money was allocated. The district
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
Scientists in Nigeria are leading a pioneering research study into the deadly Lassa fever, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of the variation in disease symptoms and how these compare to malaria and other worrisome infections in the region. Led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and local study
Epidemics
Despite a significant reduction in reported yellow fever, diphtheria, and cholera cases, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned of an imminent surge in Lassa fever cases during the upcoming season. The disease control agency has intensified preparedness efforts to mitigate the impact of the expected surge, citing
Avian influenza viruses
As the largest supermarket chains in Australia have restricted egg sales due to an ongoing bird flu outbreak, concerns are growing that a potentially more lethal strain of the virus, H5N1, could resurface and cause a major crisis. The current outbreak, which started in May, has already led to the
COVID-19
A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), commissioned by Senators Bernie Sanders and Sheldon Whitehouse, reveals that federal pandemic assistance significantly decreased credit card debt among working-class Americans. The report found that the $1,737 average credit card balance in April 2020 decreased to $1,529 in December
