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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.

Study indicates widespread SARS-CoV-2 exposure in wildlife

In a recent study posed to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers at Virginia Tech University investigated wildlife exposure to SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2).

8 Nov 2022

Research estimates the changing burden of COVID-19 in Austin, Texas

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers estimated the time-varying burden of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by ZIP codes and individual age in Austin, Texas.

8 Nov 2022

Higher dose of pneumococcal vaccine improves antibody response in patients receiving rituximab for ANCA-associated vasculitis

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, showed that a higher dose of pneumococcal vaccine safely and effectively improved antibody response in patients receiving rituximab for ANCA-associated vasculitis.

8 Nov 2022

Rheumatoid arthritis patients taking opioids have twice the risk of venous thromboembolism

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found that adult RA patients starting opioids had twice the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared to patients starting nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

8 Nov 2022

Most echocardiography screenings for fetal congenital heart block fail to follow guidelines

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found that most echocardiography screening for fetal congenital heart block in anti-Ro- and anti-La-positive pregnancies did not follow recommended guidelines in one academic medical center.

8 Nov 2022

Hybrid immunity from vaccination and Omicron BA.1 or BA.5 breakthrough infections exhibits cross-reactive efficacy against BA.2.75

Researchers recently measured the neutralizing antibody titers against the wild-type strain of SARS-CoV-2 and the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants in healthcare workers fully vaccinated with three doses of the Comirnaty vaccine who experienced breakthrough Omicron infections.

8 Nov 2022

Italian study examines the experiences of expectant mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers from Italy performed a qualitative study on the lived experiences of women who were pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic to understand the adverse physical and mental health outcomes associated with experiencing pregnancy and childbirth during the pandemic-enforced restrictions.

8 Nov 2022

Study highlights the need for early and timely diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents

If children and young people have already developed metabolic imbalances (diabetic ketoacidosis) at the time of diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (T1D), this can result in complications such as extended stays in hospital, poorer long-term control of blood sugar levels, brain edema, or even a higher mortality rate.

8 Nov 2022

Long-term administration of IV iron benefits adults with heart failure and iron deficiency

Long-term treatment with iron administered intravenously improved symptoms and reduced recurrent hospitalizations among people with heart failure and iron deficiency, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2022.

7 Nov 2022

U.S. COVID-19 vaccine safety surveillance results for the over 65s

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, researchers conducted near real-time safety monitoring in the United States (US) elderly population for 14 safety outcomes weekly following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination

7 Nov 2022

People living in the United States more likely to share COVID-19 misinformation online, study finds

People living in the United States are more than three times more likely to share misinformation and conspiracy theories about COVID-19 than people in four other English-speaking countries, including Canada, a Simon Fraser University study has found.

7 Nov 2022

COVID-19 amplifies damage to the central nervous system in Alzheimer's disease

In a recent study published in the journal Annals of Diagnostic Pathology, researchers in the United States evaluated the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on central nervous system (CNS) damage in Alzheimer's disease (AD).

7 Nov 2022

New ‘guard rails’ could significantly bolster high quality care using telehealth

Today's telemedicine providers are only scratching the surface of what's possible in providing high-quality healthcare to people who need it most - and especially to older adults who benefit greatly from its accessibility, according to researchers and clinical experts from West Health.

7 Nov 2022

Vaccine confidence declined significantly since the start of the pandemic, study suggests

A new study suggests that, despite the success of the COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, vaccine confidence has declined significantly since the start of the pandemic.

7 Nov 2022

Phylodynamic analysis of the monkeypox virus genome suggests low genetic variation and evolutionary rates

Researchers explored the genetic variability among the monkeypox virus genomes of Clade IIb lineage B.1 using a phylodynamic and genetic survey to confirm the epidemic cluster in the clade and understand the evolution of the virus.

7 Nov 2022

Multinational consensus to end COVID-19 pandemic

A new study recommended specific actions to end the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

7 Nov 2022

Thrombocytopenia may increase the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women with COVID-19

A new study describes that COVID-19 may increase the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women with low blood platelet count (thrombocytopenia).

7 Nov 2022

Influenza hospitalizations at highest level in ten years, predicting a severe U.S. flu season

Influenza infection and hospitalization rates continue to increase at an alarmingly fast and early rate this year.

6 Nov 2022

Exercising in the afternoon or at night best for blood sugar control

The impact of breaks in sedentary time and timing of physical activity with insulin resistance and liver fat content.

6 Nov 2022

Research reveals direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on the mortality of hemodialysis patients

New research has revealed elevated risks of death during the COVID-19 pandemic for both COVID-19–positive and other patients on hemodialysis compared with hemodialysis patients treated in 2019. The findings will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2022 November 3–November 6.

6 Nov 2022

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Study indicates widespread SARS-CoV-2 exposure in wildlife

Research estimates the changing burden of COVID-19 in Austin, Texas

Higher dose of pneumococcal vaccine improves antibody response in patients receiving rituximab for ANCA-associated vasculitis

Rheumatoid arthritis patients taking opioids have twice the risk of venous thromboembolism

Most echocardiography screenings for fetal congenital heart block fail to follow guidelines

Hybrid immunity from vaccination and Omicron BA.1 or BA.5 breakthrough infections exhibits cross-reactive efficacy against BA.2.75

Italian study examines the experiences of expectant mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Study highlights the need for early and timely diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents

Long-term administration of IV iron benefits adults with heart failure and iron deficiency

U.S. COVID-19 vaccine safety surveillance results for the over 65s

People living in the United States more likely to share COVID-19 misinformation online, study finds

COVID-19 amplifies damage to the central nervous system in Alzheimer's disease

New ‘guard rails’ could significantly bolster high quality care using telehealth

Vaccine confidence declined significantly since the start of the pandemic, study suggests

Phylodynamic analysis of the monkeypox virus genome suggests low genetic variation and evolutionary rates

Multinational consensus to end COVID-19 pandemic

Thrombocytopenia may increase the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women with COVID-19

Influenza hospitalizations at highest level in ten years, predicting a severe U.S. flu season

Exercising in the afternoon or at night best for blood sugar control

Research reveals direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on the mortality of hemodialysis patients

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