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A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. During a pandemic, transmission can be anticipated in the workplace, not only from patient to workers in health care settings, but also among co-workers in general work settings. A pandemic would cause high levels of illness, death, social disruption, and economic loss. Everyday life would be disrupted because so many people in so many places become seriously ill at the same time. Impacts could range from school and business closings to the interruption of basic services such as public transportation and food delivery.

Low-carbohydrate diets as strategies for improving glycemic control in diabetic patients

Researchers evaluated the impact of low-carbohydrate diets on glycemic regulation among individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2.

30 Aug 2023

Comparative mortality rates of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza in France before and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers investigate the contribution of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza to hospitalizations and mortality to inform future vaccination and treatment policies.

30 Aug 2023

How frequent are hospital-onset SARS-CoV-2 infections and what hospital characteristics are associated with rates of hospital-onset SARS-CoV-2 infections?

Researchers investigated the frequency of hospital-onset COVID-19 cases and the hospital characteristics related to hospital-onset infections by SARS-CoV-2 in US.

30 Aug 2023

How did COVID-19 pandemic–related experiences vary by caregiver education level, child life stage, and urban vs. rural residence?

The study aimed to examine the varying experiences of children and caregivers in the United States during coronavirus disease 2019.

30 Aug 2023

A rise in all-cause mortality in China following termination of the Zero COVID Policy

After China abandoned its zero COVID policy in December 2022, a significant surge in excess deaths occurred, totaling an estimated 1.87 million within two months. The figures starkly surpassed China's official estimate of 60,000 COVID-19 deaths, pointing to the potential impact of limited immunity in the population.

29 Aug 2023

Recurrent fevers in children may be more common than previously thought, study suggests

An uptick in fevers detected among children at more than two dozen hospitals in North America during COVID-19 highlights the question whether there are normally more autoinflammatory disorders such as recurrent fevers among children going overlooked in non-pandemic times, according to a new study by researchers including a CDI physician-scientist.

29 Aug 2023

Native American COVID-19 patients more likely to develop severe disease, study finds

A study of COVID-19 patients at a New Mexico hospital finds that the virus hit American Indian patients particularly hard - even though Native American patients had fewer other illnesses or conditions than non-native patients.

29 Aug 2023

Produce prescriptions linked to improved health outcomes for people at risk of cardiovascular disease

People at increased risk for cardiovascular disease who participated in produce prescription programs increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables, which was associated with improved body mass index (BMI), blood sugar and blood pressure levels, as well as a decrease in food insecurity.

29 Aug 2023

Omicron's dominance amidst immune escape sparks debate: should it be classified as a separate serotype?

Distinct serotypes for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-related coronaviruses (CoVs).

29 Aug 2023

Can childhood traumas affect pandemic resilience? Study investigates connection between adverse experiences and mental, physical health during COVID-19

Researchers investigated whether changes in sleep quality, physical health, and mental health reported across the initial COVID-19 were related to ACEs.

29 Aug 2023

Study unveils previously unknown urinary biomarkers, revolutionizing early detection and treatment of viral infections like COVID-19

This recent study identifies new urinary biomarkers for detecting acute COVID-19 using spectroscopic analysis. The findings reveal that these biomarkers could offer valuable tools for early diagnosis, understanding the severity of the disease, and possibly contribute to endogenous immunological defense mechanisms against SARS-CoV-2.

29 Aug 2023

Could automated, saliva-based PCR testing be the future of COVID-19 surveillance?

In a large-scale study funded by Kings College London, researchers successfully implemented an automated PCR-based testing program for SARS-CoV-2 using saliva samples from asymptomatic students and staff. The system achieved 85% sensitivity and 100% specificity, provided rapid results within eight hours, and offered a cost-effective and scalable approach to community surveillance of COVID-19.

28 Aug 2023

Using community-based digital intervention to protect Tanzanian children from preventable infections

Jan Ostermann, associate professor of health services policy and management, is leading a new project to increase vaccination uptake among children in rural and underserved areas.

28 Aug 2023

Unlocking ACE2: The enzyme that links COVID-19, heart disease, and diabetes

A recent study in the Journal of Biomedical Science examines the critical role of ACE2, an enzyme involved in blood volume and electrolyte balance, in chronic diseases like cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, and COVID-19. The research suggests that ACE2 could serve as both a disease severity biomarker and a therapeutic target.

28 Aug 2023

Experts warn of unintended consequences of using GLP-1RAs to treat childhood obesity

A team of clinicians, exercise scientists, pharmaceutical scholars, ethicists and behavioral experts at the University of California, Irvine, outlined their concerns that the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) to treat childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes may have unintended and adverse consequences for children's health.

28 Aug 2023

Hackensack Meridian Health study finds vaccination critical to preventing severe COVID-19

The SARS-CoV-2 virus swept across the globe at the beginning of 2020, and one of the earliest and hardest-hit areas of the United States was New Jersey.

28 Aug 2023

Acoramidis shows potential to be effective, safe treatment for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

Acoramidis improves outcomes in patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) compared with placebo, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.

28 Aug 2023

Indigenous women living "off reserve" face many disparities in health care access

Indigenous females living "off reserve" face many disparities in health care access, use and unmet needs, found new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.221407.

28 Aug 2023

Influenza and pneumonia vaccinations associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Flu (influenza) and pneumonia vaccinations are associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2020.

28 Aug 2023

Study finds that MRI is more sensitive than PSA test for detecting prostate cancer

The recent BMJ Oncology study finds that using MRI screenings based on age can effectively identify prostate cancer risks independent of traditional PSA levels. The findings suggest that an MRI-based approach could be a more accurate alternative for prostate cancer screening, particularly for men with PSA levels lower than 3.0 ng/mL.

27 Aug 2023

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Low-carbohydrate diets as strategies for improving glycemic control in diabetic patients

Comparative mortality rates of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza in France before and after the COVID-19 pandemic

How frequent are hospital-onset SARS-CoV-2 infections and what hospital characteristics are associated with rates of hospital-onset SARS-CoV-2 infections?

How did COVID-19 pandemic–related experiences vary by caregiver education level, child life stage, and urban vs. rural residence?

A rise in all-cause mortality in China following termination of the Zero COVID Policy

Recurrent fevers in children may be more common than previously thought, study suggests

Native American COVID-19 patients more likely to develop severe disease, study finds

Produce prescriptions linked to improved health outcomes for people at risk of cardiovascular disease

Omicron's dominance amidst immune escape sparks debate: should it be classified as a separate serotype?

Can childhood traumas affect pandemic resilience? Study investigates connection between adverse experiences and mental, physical health during COVID-19

Study unveils previously unknown urinary biomarkers, revolutionizing early detection and treatment of viral infections like COVID-19

Could automated, saliva-based PCR testing be the future of COVID-19 surveillance?

Using community-based digital intervention to protect Tanzanian children from preventable infections

Unlocking ACE2: The enzyme that links COVID-19, heart disease, and diabetes

Experts warn of unintended consequences of using GLP-1RAs to treat childhood obesity

Hackensack Meridian Health study finds vaccination critical to preventing severe COVID-19

Acoramidis shows potential to be effective, safe treatment for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

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