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A new study by researchers from Fudan University in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, highlights the significant risks of nosocomial infections during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, published in the International Journal For Quality In Health Care, aimed to provide insights for developing improved in-hospital management strategies for
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline healthcare workers faced numerous challenges that affected their job satisfaction and resilience. Researchers at the College of Health and Human Services conducted a study to determine the drivers of job satisfaction and resilience among these workers. The study aimed to identify factors associated with job
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Research published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing has highlighted the growing concern of job burnout among primary health workers in China, who have been working tirelessly on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study of 785 primary health workers revealed that 18.7% experienced high emotional exhaustion,
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Researchers from Konkuk University Medical Center and other institutions have conducted a retrospective analysis of heart failure patients admitted to emergency departments in South Korea before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found a 13.7% decline in heart failure-related emergency department visits and a 6.0% reduction in
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A recent study published in Resuscitation Plus, conducted by researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, investigated the effectiveness of online cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training on the knowledge and practice of Red Crescent Student Association Volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aimed to determine the impact of online CPR
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According to a recent study published in Social Science & Medicine, the COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on the lives of foreign-born individuals in the United States. The research, conducted by a team of scholars at the University of Helsinki, examined the effect of the pandemic on life expectancy
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Researchers have investigated changes in descriptive and prescriptive gender norms concerning housework and child care in 15 countries following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, which included 8,343 participants, found that descriptive norms about unpaid domestic work have been affected by the pandemic, with individuals perceiving mothers&
Ebola virus
A new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed the lives of at least 15 people, including four health care workers, the country's health ministry announced on Thursday. The outbreak, confirmed in the southern Kasai province, marks the central African nation'
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A new study by researchers from Pancasila University highlights the importance of managing infectious and medical waste during pandemics like COVID-19. The study emphasizes the need for governments to be better prepared to handle the challenges of managing medical waste, particularly in developing countries where existing waste management laws often
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A recent study has shed light on the current research interest, culture, and capacity among NHS staff in Scotland, revealing key drivers and facilitators for improving the quality of care in health settings. The research concluded that addressing structural and professional differences, providing protected time, and increasing visibility of research
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The COVID-19 pandemic's social isolation measures significantly curtailed physical activity, potentially accelerating motor decline in individuals with Parkinson's Disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. Researchers have found that regular physical activity plays a key role in managing symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia. A systematic review
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers investigated the relationship between sedentary activities, fruit and vegetable consumption, and nutritional status among adolescents in Samarinda, Indonesia. A study conducted by Mulawarman University revealed that over 18% of adolescents had inadequate nutritional status. The research aimed to explore the link between sedentary activities, fruit
