Region-stratified overdose-attributed MRRs comparing pre-COVID-19 pandemic and during pandemic years. Credit: The American Journal on Addictions (2024). DOI:…
1. IntroductionPandemics have far-reaching impacts on various socioeconomic factors and quality of life. Global poverty, for instance, has increased for the first time in a generation. Survey data show that income losses were…
1. IntroductionDuring the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a clear need to adopt telework, either fully or partially. This aimed to reduce the spread of the virus and its effects . Telework was deemed feasible when the…
1. IntroductionBoth Canada and the United States are experiencing overdose crisis from opioids and other drugs. In 2016, Canada declared the opioid crisis a national public health concern, while British Columbia declared a public health…
Transmission between bird and mammal species has been observed, particularly in fur animal farms, where outbreaks have been re- ported. While transmission from infected birds to humans is rare, there have been instances of exposure to…
The report examines intrinsic drivers related to virus characteristics or host susceptibility. It also discusses extrinsic drivers which may increase exposure of mammals and humans to avian influenza viruses, thereby stimulating mutation…
1. IntroductionSince the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, studies characterizing the profound impacts of the pandemic on daily routines have steadily emerged. While the acute period of severe lockdowns and precautions may be over, the…
Healthcare, Vol. 12, Pages 764: Individualized Prediction of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Mexico City Municipality during the First Six Waves of the Pandemic
Healthcare doi: 10.3390/healthcare12070764
Authors:
Mariel Victorino-Aguilar…
Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 288: How Is Job Insecurity Related to Workers’ Work–Family Conflict during the Pandemic? The Mediating Role of Working Excessively and Techno-Overload
Behavioral Sciences doi:…
4.2. The Impact of COVID-19 on Heritage Sites and Associated AdjustmentsThe COVID-19 pandemic impacted both visitor counts and annual revenues of heritage sites. Private and non-profit entities experienced a sharper decrease in their…
1. IntroductionInfectious diseases, including SARS-CoV-2, have been and continue to be a major social problem, but more importantly, a health problem—both physically and mentally. Even if we do not become infected, we are nevertheless…
1. IntroductionTelecommuting, remote work, teleworking, and flexible work have been used in the literature as synonyms . These different terms make it difficult to evaluate prior research and related findings. Therefore, to give a…
1. IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has been a major challenge for citizens, health systems, and health professionals. The effort to reduce the transmission of the virus and control the pandemic involved a series of stringent measures…
1. IntroductionCOVID-19 affected individuals in diverse and profound ways across the globe. Declared a worldwide pandemic on 11 March 2020, response protocols aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus were implemented globally .…
1. IntroductionRegular physical activity provides multiple physical and mental health benefits. Evidence has found that physical activity is influenced not only by personal factors, such as motivation and confidence, but also by…
Today, CDC is releasing two new reports in MMWR that provide important insights on the health and well-being of children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first report looked at pediatric emergency department visits. The…
Nearly 7,000 excess deaths from tuberculosis occurred in the WHO European Region in the three years of the pandemic from 2020 - 2022, compared to what experts had expected based on pre-2020 estimates. This increased mortality was a…
1. IntroductionThe global prevalence of clinical depression among young people (≤18 years) during COVID-19 (25.2%) almost doubled the pre-COVID-19 estimate of 12.9% . COVID-19-related lockdowns disrupted daily routines, restricted…
1. IntroductionOn 11 March 2020, the WHO classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a global pandemic . In consequence, many countries took steps to prevent the importation and subsequent local transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus , resulting…
March 20, 2024 -- Since its rollout, the Shingrix vaccine has been hailed as a breakthrough in preventing shingles. But its path to widespread adoption has been strewn with obstacles, from pandemic-related disruptions to insurance…
There is increasing evidence of the gendered outcomes and secondary effects of epidemics and pandemics. Women make up a disproportionate share of the healthcare workforce, absorb much of the additional unpaid labor during!--a>!-->!-->…
1. IntroductionNon-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) are mitigation strategies which have been employed since the late Middle Ages and the Modern Age to control the spread of communicable diseases, epidemics, and pandemics . They…
1. IntroductionHepatitis A is caused by a nonenveloped, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA virus (HAV) with a 7.5 kb genome, represented by one serotype and seven genotypes . It is globally prevalent and remains the most common form of…
PHSMs refer to non-pharmaceutical measures implemented in community settings to abate the spread of infectious disease. These constituted the primary public health response during the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, notably…
The Global Fund and the WHO Pandemic Agreement
19 March 2024
With investments of over US$5 billion per year in HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria programs and…
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against two companies – Biz2Credit and Womply – that made false promises to small businesses seeking to take part in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), delaying and sometimes preventing…
Rampant gang violence has created a humanitarian crisis in the Caribbean country, whose Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, resigned last week.UN children’s agency UNICEF reported that on Saturday, one of its containers was looted at the main…
1. IntroductionSurveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is an essential element of infection control programs and is important in order to quickly detect and initiate local interventions against infections . Few…
1. IntroductionInfluenza is a common illness that affects a great number of people around the globe. Historical accounts of influenza pandemics date back to ancient times, with Hippocrates and Livy mentioning them as early as 412 B.C. .…
Reported cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States decreased during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, but most resurged by the end of that year. Ultimately, reported cases of gonorrhea, syphilis,…
1. IntroductionSince early 2020, countries and governments worldwide have engaged in numerous communication strategies to update the public on the rapidly changing situation relating to the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic.…
COVID, Vol. 4, Pages 409-428: A Case Study of Consumer’s Attitudes towards Agro-Food Markets in Danube Microregion in COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID doi: 10.3390/covid4030027
Authors:
Dario Iljkić
Olgica Klepač
Dubravka Užar…
As of 20 May 2022, more than 6.27 million deaths worldwide have been registered involving Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), with global excess mortality estimated at 14.9 million deaths . Furthermore, the World Health Organization…
1. IntroductionSince the World Health Organization confirmed COVID-19 as a global pandemic, countries around the world have gradually made various efforts to inhibit its infection or co-exist with the virus. Nurses are critical members…
1. IntroductionAn investigation into the effects of global issues, including the pandemic and wars, on energy policies is crucial to understanding the relationship between the supply shock and the energy sector’s green transitions .…
1. IntroductionThe Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic became a major life-threatening encounter. The disease’s emergence prompted a few modifications in the education system in numerous regions of the world, influencing the…
1. IntroductionFollowing its initial outbreak in Wuhan, China, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) virus rapidly swept over the world . To restrict the virus’s spread, strict public health measures (e.g., lockdowns, hygiene…
1. IntroductionIn January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a state of a “public health emergency of international concern” due to the rapid global spread of COVID-19, an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2…
Washington, D.C., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On behalf of clients Jeanna Norris, Kraig Ehm, and D’Ann Rohrer, the New Civil Liberties Alliance has petitioned the Supreme Court to hear Norris, et al. v. Stanley, et al.…
This report describes ivermectin prescription fill rates among United States. active component service members over time during the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. Information about the unsubstantiated benefits of ivermectin for…
This report describes ivermectin prescription fill rates among U.S. active component service members over time during the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. Information about the unsubstantiated benefits of ivermectin for…
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute, the oldest national trade association representing the beer industry, released the following statement after Reps. Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Steven Horsford…
1. IntroductionAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is marked by a gradual decline in functional capacity and increased morbidity from respiratory infections due to a progressive loss of muscle strength . Limitations caused by these…
Anniversaries are usually festive occasions, marked by celebration and joy. But there’ll be no popping of corks for this one.
March 11 2024 marks four years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic.…
Variation in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)-Associated Postpartum Medicaid Eligibility Change Among 21 Sample States. Credit: JAMA Health Forum…