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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted healthcare utilization, particularly for populations with chronic diseases, including diabetes. A recent study conducted by researchers from East Carolina University analyzed data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) to examine the impact of the pandemic on emergency department (ED) visits among adults with
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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted healthcare systems globally, with a significant impact on individuals with chronic conditions such as diabetes mellitus (DM). A recent study published in Health Science Reports investigated the indirect impact of the pandemic on all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD) diagnoses, and healthcare utilization among people with
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Research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, a peer-reviewed scientific journal, has shed light on the growing trend of psychological distress and mental health service use in Japan before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. According to nationally representative data from the Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions (2013-2022), the prevalence
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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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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
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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
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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
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Telemedicine adoption in Nigeria's healthcare system was significantly spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country witnessing major disruptions in antenatal care, immunization coverage, tuberculosis and HIV services, and in-facility deliveries. Researchers from Kwara State University conducted a review of the impacts of the COVID-19 and Ebola outbreaks
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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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A comprehensive analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on major depressive disorder (MDD) among women of childbearing age (WCBA) has revealed a pronounced female predominance in MDD, contributing significantly to disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) among WCBA. The research, conducted by the Department of Gastroenterology, used data from the Global
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A study conducted in Lima, Peru, reveals that during the COVID-19 pandemic, 77% of healthcare workers surveyed developed skin lesions (SLs) while using personal protective equipment (PPE). The most common types of SLs reported were erythema, comedones, and erosions, often located on the nasal bridge and cheeks. The research emphasizes
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Adolescents with diabetes mellitus (DM) faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, with poorer glycemic outcomes and lower adherence to self-management regimens compared to other age groups. Researchers from NOVA Southeastern University conducted a scoping review of peer-reviewed literature to examine self-management regimens and outcomes among adolescents aged 10-17 years
