COVID-19
A study published in The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries has shed light on the clinical severity and risk factors associated with mortality in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Mexico City. The research revealed that the first and second epidemiological waves of the pandemic presented a unique behavior in
Pediatrics
A scoping review aims to map existing pain assessment tools for children with cancer, with a focus on pediatric cancer-related pain screening and assessment tools. Despite the availability of various pain assessment scales, few studies have summarized the existing assessment tools, making it challenging to select a suitable scale. The
COVID-19
A new study published in the Microorganisms journal has revealed insights into the effectiveness of wastewater surveillance for tracking the spread of COVID-19 on a university campus. The research, conducted by a team of investigators from the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, monitored the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in
Pediatrics
Paenibacillus infections have been on the rise in recent years, with neonatal infections becoming increasingly common. A new study conducted by researchers at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine aimed to review the epidemiology of Paenibacillus infections in pediatric and adult patients. The study, published in the Pediatric Infectious
Pediatrics
New research conducted by the School of Medicine at Huzhou University reveals crucial insights into the clinicopathological features and survival outcomes of nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) in children and adolescents. The study utilized the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database to analyze demographic and clinicopathological variables of pediatric patients diagnosed with
COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted healthcare utilization, particularly among non-COVID-19 patients, revealing persistent inequalities in healthcare access and utilization. A new study, published on medrxiv.org, analyzes electronic health records of millions of patients across the United States between 2019 and 2022, highlighting the impact of the pandemic on healthcare
Pediatrics
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have been investigating the complexities of allergic disorders, shedding light on the underlying biological mechanisms and basis for these conditions. Through a series of longitudinal cross-sectional studies, they have reported on the epidemiological trends contributing to the development of pediatric asthma and allergic disease.
Pediatrics
A systematic review has been conducted to evaluate the current evidence on the diagnosis, management, and outcomes of pediatric pulmonary embolism (PE) across varying severity classifications. The study, published in BMC Pediatrics, found that pediatric PE requires tailored risk stratification and management strategies to optimize outcomes. The research also highlighted
Epidemiology
Brazilian Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating polio from the country. In celebration of World Polio Day on October 24, the Ministry launched a nationwide awareness campaign to emphasize the importance of immunization, epidemiological surveillance, and laboratory testing in
Epidemiology
A new study published in the journal Vaccines sheds light on the origins and spread of monkeypox, a zoonosis with African roots. According to the study, the first epidemiological accounts of mpox date back to the early 1980s, yet it only emerged as a pandemic threat in 2022-2023. Researchers at
Dengue fever
The number of dengue fever cases in Malaysia has declined to 1,765 in the 35th Epidemiological Week, marking a decrease from the previous week's 1,980 cases. Although the cumulative number of dengue fever cases reported up to the current week is 96,572, a significant increase
Epidemiology
The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has confirmed that it is currently monitoring five suspected cases of monkeypox (Mpox) in the region. Despite this, health officials have stated that this is not a cause for alarm. Dr. Eugenia Mercedes Canal, the head of the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance
