COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of young people in Germany, with a new study suggesting that the pandemic has exacerbated post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) among children and adolescents. Researchers at the University of Hildesheim analyzed claims data from a representative sample of children
Epidemiology
Lassa fever, a viral disease, has taken a toll on Nigeria, with the latest update from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirming 145 deaths related to the disease. This significant increase in fatalities has raised concerns over the spread of the disease, with a case fatality
Diseases
Researchers have conducted a study to assess the periodontal status, prevalence of oral mucosal lesions, and oral habits among seafood industry employees in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 162 participants, using the WHO oral health questionnaire for adults and the oral health assessment form for
Diseases
A new report published in Geohealth highlights the challenges posed by unprecedented demographic shifts toward an aging population to global healthcare systems. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from Wenzhou Medical University, utilized prevalence data for 85 types of age-related diseases to calculate the global heterogeneity of disease
Diseases
Research published in the Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) has revealed that patients with Parkinson's disease are more likely to experience complications from distal radial fractures, including higher mortality rates, reoperations, pain, mobility issues, and difficulties carrying out daily activities. The study, conducted by researchers from the
COVID-19
Research published in the journal Viruses has revealed significant changes in the epidemiology of seasonal influenza viruses in Shenzhen, China, following the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The study, led by Weiyu Peng of the Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, analyzed influenza-like illness samples from six influenza seasons spanning 2018 to
Epidemiology
The US is experiencing a significant surge in measles cases, with over 1,270 confirmed cases this year, surpassing the previous record of 1,274 cases set in 2019. This alarming trend has led experts to warn that the country may lose its measles-elimination status if cases linked to the
Diseases
A recent spike in community-acquired Legionnaires' disease (LD) cases has been recorded in Hong Kong, with five cases reported between June 29 and July 5. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) is conducting epidemiological investigations to identify potential sources of infection and high-risk exposure. As of July 5, a
COVID-19
Rural schools in the Philippines have resorted to Modular Distance Learning (MDL) during the COVID-19 pandemic, due to limited access to technology and internet connectivity. This mode of instruction has been a critical way to ensure learners have access to education despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. However, MDL
COVID-19
A recent study published in the International Journal of General Medicine reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the epidemiology of emergency department (ED) presentations, including those for self-harm and poisoning, in a Taiwanese hospital. The research team found that the pandemic led to a delayed COVID-19 outbreak in Taiwan,
Epidemiology
Nigeria continues to struggle with the Lassa fever outbreak, with 766 confirmed cases and 145 deaths reported in 2023 across 18 states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a latest situation report, highlighting the alarming fatality rate of 18.9 per cent, a significant increase
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 145 deaths from Lassa fever as of 2025 Epidemiological Week 25, with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 18.6 per cent. This marks an increase from 17.6 per cent reported for the same period in 2024. The
