All Public Health articles – Page 2
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NewsKenya achieves elimination of human African trypanosomiasis as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness as a public health problem, making it the tenth country to reach this important milestone.
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NewsNew network to address malaria among school-aged children in sub-Saharan Africa
A new network aims to improve malaria prevention among school-aged children in sub-Saharan Africa. The new partnership will unite researchers, policymakers, healthcare practitioners and other stakeholders across multiple countries to better understand and address the burden of malaria in children.
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NewsNovel immunologic surveillance study provides new insights into post-pandemic return of respiratory viruses
Non-pharmaceutical interventions such as masking and distancing targeted towards SARS-CoV-2 during the pandemic also decreased circulation rates of and population immunity to common respiratory pathogens in children, a new study shows.
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NewsNational study urges expanded vaccine screening in emergency departments
About 49% of people are unaware of one or more vaccines recommended for them. Further, 86% have not received one or more of these vaccines, according to the first national comprehensive vaccine surveillance study conducted in emergency departments.
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NewsNew European toolkit launched by EU agencies to help eliminate viral hepatitis B and C in prisons
The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have jointly produced a European toolkit for the elimination of viral hepatitis in prisons.
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NewsStudy finds gaps in evidence for air cleaning technologies designed to prevent respiratory infections
A new study finds that although many technologies claim to clean indoor air and prevent the spread of viruses like COVID-19 and the flu, most have not been tested on people and their potential risks are not yet fully understood.
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NewsRegional differences in antibiotic use in newborns
There are relatively large regional differences in Sweden in the proportion of newborns receiving antibiotics for suspected sepsis, according to a study. The researchers want to call attention to overuse as well as highlight good examples.
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NewsStatistical modeling can help tackle neglected tropical diseases among migrant populations
A study of migrants in Italy has shown how statistical modelling can help improve the identification of Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) infections.
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NewsStudy highlights the severity of acute necrotizing encephalopathy in kids with the flu
For a small subset of children, influenza can trigger a rare but serious complication called influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE). Now, findings of a multicenter study suggest that ANE is often fatal in these children — despite intensive treatment.
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NewsEconomic evaluation of wastewater surveillance for COVID-19 testing in long-term care settings
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed enormous pressure on healthcare systems and economies around the world, with particularly severe impacts on vulnerable groups like residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs). One key lesson from the pandemic is that early detection and treatment can lower hospitalization and death rates while also cutting ...
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NewsStudies confirm influence of country of origin on trust in COVID-19 vaccines
During the pandemic, a preference for domestic vaccines or those from countries such as the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom was observed for the first time. This phenomenon is known in marketing as the country of origin effect.
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NewsEconomically disadvantaged patients at greater risk for long COVID
A study found that people with social risk factors including economic instability and food insecurity at the time of COVID-19 infection were at greater risk for long COVID.
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NewsNew study in Ukraine indicates significant lifetime exposure and ongoing transmission of hepatitis B and C viruses among the general population
A nationwide study in Ukraine has found evidence of significant exposure to hepatitis B and C viruses and substantial ongoing circulation among the population, highlighting need for immunisation and regular screening.
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NewsResearch reveals STIs during pregnancy linked to adverse birth complications
Common sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy have been linked to a higher risk of significant birth complications including preterm birth, stillbirth and babies born smaller than expected.
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NewsInappropriate prescriptions for antibiotics, glucocorticoids and opioids common at urgent cares
Urgent care visits commonly result in inappropriate prescriptions of antibiotics, glucocorticoids or opioids, researchers have warned.
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NewsHow AI can enhance early detection of emerging viruses: study
Coupling wastewater surveillance and a newly developed AI algorithm can help public health organizations more quickly predict potential outbreaks, a new study suggests.
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NewsData-driven detection of concerning SARS-CoV-2 variants months in advance
The CoVerage web platform for genomic surveillance of the SARS-CoV-2 virus enables a rapid, computational identification and characterization of potential Variants of Interest (pVOIs), with a lead time of almost three months before their WHO designation as a VOC.
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NewsStudy proposes first toxicity-based exposure limits proposed for indoor airborne fungi
A new study provides the first species-specific health risk estimates for indoor airborne microbes based on animal toxicity data. This is the first study to estimate human health risks from indoor microbes using benchmark doses derived from animal toxicity data.
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NewsFirst global-to-local study reveals stark health inequalities from COVID-19 in 2020–2021
An international research team has conducted the first comprehensive global-to-local assessment of the direct health burden of COVID-19, spanning 920 locations worldwide and revealing pronounced and widespread disparities in COVID-19 outcomes across and within areas.
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NewsVaccination could mitigate climate-driven disruptions to malaria control
Tropical cyclones in Madagascar lead to sharp spikes in malaria infections – particularly in children – due to interruptions in control efforts, according to a new study. However, newly introduced long-lasting vaccines can help to mitigate these gaps.