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Study suggests staffing shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic placed strain on nursing homes

In a recent study, researchers qualitatively examined staffing shortages in United States (US) nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 Aug 2023

Extroverts more hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine, study finds

Which types of personalities were more hesitant about COVID-19 vaccination during the pandemic's peak? Extroverts - according to a new study on more than 40,000 Canadians.

2 Aug 2023

CHLA expert offers update on the latest COVID-19 vaccine information and precautions

The coronavirus pandemic is no longer a national emergency, but the virus that causes COVID-19 isn't gone - and neither is the risk of getting the disease.

2 Aug 2023

The evolving emergence of alpha-gal syndrome in the United States

Researchers investigated alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) prevalence and geographic distribution.

2 Aug 2023

Genomic sequencing: A key tool for responding to pandemics

Many of the answers for effectively responding to a pathogen lie in its genome.

1 Aug 2023

Vision problems linked to increased risk of dementia

Losing the ability to see clearly, and losing the ability to think or remember clearly, are two of the most dreaded, and preventable, health issues associated with getting older.

1 Aug 2023

Lead exposure in early life may increase risk of adult criminality

An evaluation of 17 previously published studies suggests that exposure to lead in the womb or in childhood is associated with an increased risk of engaging in criminal behavior in adulthood - but more evidence is needed to strengthen understanding.

1 Aug 2023

Closure of Pittsburgh's biggest coal-processing plants linked to drop in heart-related ER visits

The closure in January 2016 of one of Pittsburgh's biggest coal-processing plants led to immediate and lasting declines in emissions of fossil fuel-related air pollutants.

1 Aug 2023

Moving to polluted areas can lead to weight gain in kids

A large natural experiment in Catalonia shows that moving to areas with higher levels of air pollution is associated with weight gain in young children.

1 Aug 2023

New £3 million research unit seeks to tackle dementia

Funded by a £3 million grant from The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the DeNPRU will produce research on prevention, diagnosis and treatment, care service, and workforce needs.

1 Aug 2023

Survey highlights substantial gaps in knowledge about maternal health

Most people know it isn't safe to smoke or drink alcohol while pregnant, and most know that how well a pregnant person takes care of their health affects the health of their baby.

1 Aug 2023

Computer algorithms could help track and diagnose periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is a growing public health issue in the United States as the nation's population ages, yet it's underdiagnosed and undertreated.

1 Aug 2023

Explicit inclusion of marginalized populations in medical research guarantees everyone's health and well-being

In the face of ongoing political threats to the rights and well-being of sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations, public health and health care institutions and practitioners must explicitly address the needs of marginalized populations while ensuring that those with multiple marginalized identities are well represented in research, according to a commentary in JAMA Network Open.

1 Aug 2023

Are wastewater surveillance metrics associated with high community case and hospitalization rates of COVID-19 across US counties?

Study aimed to understand whether the use of at-home COVID-19 tests impacted the determination of community-level incidence.

1 Aug 2023

How did trends in invasive bacterial diseases change during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Researchers analyzed the surveillance data submitted by the Invasive Respiratory Infection Surveillance Consortium.

1 Aug 2023

What are the COVID-19 vaccination rates in immigrant and refugee children and adolescents in Ontario, Canada?

Study determined COVID-19 vaccination rates for refugee, nonimmigrant, and immigrant children and adolescents

1 Aug 2023

Black women weigh emerging risks of ‘creamy crack’ hair straighteners

Deanna Denham Hughes was stunned when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last year. She was only 32. She had no family history of cancer, and tests found no genetic link. Hughes wondered why she, an otherwise healthy Black mother of two, would develop a malignancy known as a "silent killer."

1 Aug 2023

RSV vaccines for older adults: 2023 ACIP recommendations

A recent report published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report provided clinical guidance on Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines for adults ≥60 years.

1 Aug 2023

COVID-19 led to increased anxiety for families with children with neurodevelopmental conditions

A peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Global Health analyzed data from more than 6,600 families with a child with a neurodevelopmental condition (NDC) - autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, developmental language disorder, Down syndrome, Williams syndrome, and intellectual disability - from 70 countries, including the United States.

31 Jul 2023

Late diagnosis of cystic fibrosis leads to poorer long-term health outcomes, study finds

The Journal of Pediatrics has published a manuscript by Stacey Martiniano, MD, pulmonary specialist at Children's Hospital Colorado and associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado.

31 Jul 2023

Public Health News and Research

Study suggests staffing shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic placed strain on nursing homes

Extroverts more hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine, study finds

CHLA expert offers update on the latest COVID-19 vaccine information and precautions

The evolving emergence of alpha-gal syndrome in the United States

Genomic sequencing: A key tool for responding to pandemics

Vision problems linked to increased risk of dementia

Lead exposure in early life may increase risk of adult criminality

Closure of Pittsburgh's biggest coal-processing plants linked to drop in heart-related ER visits

Moving to polluted areas can lead to weight gain in kids

New £3 million research unit seeks to tackle dementia

Survey highlights substantial gaps in knowledge about maternal health

Computer algorithms could help track and diagnose periodontal disease

Explicit inclusion of marginalized populations in medical research guarantees everyone's health and well-being

Are wastewater surveillance metrics associated with high community case and hospitalization rates of COVID-19 across US counties?

How did trends in invasive bacterial diseases change during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic?

What are the COVID-19 vaccination rates in immigrant and refugee children and adolescents in Ontario, Canada?

Black women weigh emerging risks of ‘creamy crack’ hair straighteners

RSV vaccines for older adults: 2023 ACIP recommendations

COVID-19 led to increased anxiety for families with children with neurodevelopmental conditions

Late diagnosis of cystic fibrosis leads to poorer long-term health outcomes, study finds

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