Global and Humanitarian Medicine
Update on the Monkeypox outbreak.
15 Aug, 2022 | 12:24h | UTCUpdate on the Monkeypox Outbreak – JAMA
Author Interview: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Monkeypox – JAMA
Related:
WHO Declares Global Public Health Emergency Over Monkeypox Virus Outbreak – Health Policy Watch
Monkeypox: A Contemporary Review for Healthcare Professionals – Open Forum Infectious Diseases
M-A | Prevalence of occult hepatitis B virus infection in adults.
15 Aug, 2022 | 11:59h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
New Article online — a systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of occult #HBV infection in adults — FREE to read https://t.co/oaa1HHfQo0@dryuriim @leithdamien @chipsliverlover @GeYueqi @gndow @maud_lemoine #LiverTwitter #IDtwitter #viralhepatitis #hepatitisB pic.twitter.com/liMf9CBAzK
— The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (@LancetGastroHep) August 10, 2022
RCT | Safety and immunogenicity of a typhoid conjugate vaccine among children aged 9 months to 12 years in Malawi.
15 Aug, 2022 | 11:55h | UTCCommentaries:
New TCV data from Malawi highlight longer-term immune response – Coalition Against Typhoid
Related:
Randomized Trial: Efficacy Analysis of a Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine
Supplement | Evidence for global health care interventions for preterm or low birth weight infants.
12 Aug, 2022 | 15:16h | UTCHomepage: Evidence for Global Health Care Interventions for Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants – Pediatrics
Early Enteral Feeding for Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Responsive Feeding for Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Age–sex differences in the global burden of lower respiratory infections and risk factors, 1990–2019: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.
12 Aug, 2022 | 14:58h | UTCInvited Commentary: Trends in the global burden of lower respiratory infections: the knowns and the unknowns – The Lancet Infectious Diseases
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
New Research: Age–sex differences in the global burden of lower respiratory infections and risk factors, 1990–2019: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 https://t.co/rhV7lRaZvc (1/2) pic.twitter.com/I0INjaMh4I
— The Lancet Infectious Diseases (@TheLancetInfDis) August 12, 2022
Systematic Review | Implementation research on noncommunicable disease prevention and control interventions in low- and middle-income countries.
4 Aug, 2022 | 14:01h | UTC
M-A | The global burden of sore throat and group A Streptococcus pharyngitis.
4 Aug, 2022 | 13:33h | UTC
Burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and its attributable risk factors in 204 countries and territories, 1990-2019: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.
2 Aug, 2022 | 12:37h | UTCNews Release: Chronic lung disease remains major public health problem – BMJ Newsroom
Commentary on Twitter
New research finds that despite the decreasing burden of COPD, this disease remains a major public health problem, especially in countries with a low sociodemographic index https://t.co/uUkQYCSmBY
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) July 30, 2022
Review | Massive Open Online Courses (MOCCs) for health worker education in low- and middle-income countries.
2 Aug, 2022 | 12:21h | UTC
Global trends and age-specific incidence and mortality of cervical cancer from 1990 to 2019: an international comparative study based on the Global Burden of Disease.
1 Aug, 2022 | 12:09h | UTC
Monkeypox virus infection in humans across 16 countries — April–June 2022.
25 Jul, 2022 | 13:09h | UTCCommentary: Largest monkeypox study to date highlights new symptoms – CIDRAP
Related: WHO Declares Global Public Health Emergency Over Monkeypox Virus Outbreak – Health Policy Watch
Commentary on Twitter
In this report, 528 cases of monkeypox across 16 countries are described. Rash, mucosallesions, fever, lethargy, and lymphadenopathy were common clinical findings. Few patients were hospitalized. https://t.co/SPTVK1vBRl pic.twitter.com/PNWDuAb7AG
— NEJM (@NEJM) July 21, 2022
WHO declares global public health emergency over Monkeypox virus outbreak.
25 Jul, 2022 | 13:11h | UTCWHO Declares Global Public Health Emergency Over Monkeypox Virus Outbreak – Health Policy Watch
Measuring contraceptive method mix, prevalence, and demand satisfied by age and marital status in 204 countries and territories, 1970–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.
25 Jul, 2022 | 13:07h | UTCCommentary: Global Study Shows Contraception Needs Often Unmet for Young Women – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
NEW—160 million women worldwide have unmet #contraception needs.
Study reveals large differences in types of contraceptives used across regions and age groups: https://t.co/bIcDBxcLMf pic.twitter.com/o95QCUUFPX
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) July 21, 2022
Cohort Study | Taiwan’s nationwide Hepatitis B vaccination and antiviral therapy program reduced end-stage liver disease burden.
25 Jul, 2022 | 12:54h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
This cohort study found the nationwide implementation of hepatitis B vaccination (1984) and antiviral treatment programs (2003) was followed by dramatic reductions in the burden of end-stage liver disease in Taiwan. https://t.co/Qnei2abi85
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) July 18, 2022
Systematic Review | Patient-level interventions to reduce alcohol-related harms in low- and middle-income countries.
21 Jul, 2022 | 12:43h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
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A very productive course on systematic reviews at @DukeGHI resulted in a study that summarized findings on the effectiveness of interventions to reduce alcohol-related harms in LMICs. Check it out!
➡️https://t.co/LtQhCx6Kh3 pic.twitter.com/WksDicEqpy— GEMINI Research Center (@GEMINI_Research) April 12, 2022
M-A | Costs of multimorbidity.
20 Jul, 2022 | 12:06h | UTCCosts of multimorbidity: a systematic review and meta-analyses – BMC Medicine
Related:
Systematic review of high-cost patients’ characteristics and healthcare utilization – BMJ Open
Multimorbidity: a priority for global health research – The Academy of Medical Sciences
The global burden of multiple chronic conditions: A narrative review – Preventive Medicine Reports
Redesigning Care for High-Cost, High-Risk Patients – Harvard Business Review
Multimorbidity: clinical assessment and management – NICE Guideline
Richard Smith: The challenge of high need, high cost patients – The BMJ Blogs
Better Care for People with Complex Needs – Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Who to vaccinate first? A peek at decision-making in a pandemic.
19 Jul, 2022 | 13:40h | UTCWho to vaccinate first? A peek at decision-making in a pandemic – Nature
A pandemic treaty for equitable global access to medical countermeasures: seven recommendations for sharing intellectual property, know-how and technology.
19 Jul, 2022 | 13:38h | UTC
WHO | COVID-19 pandemic fuels largest continued backslide in vaccinations in three decades.
18 Jul, 2022 | 11:45h | UTCCommentaries:
WHO, UNICEF sound alarm over childhood immunization slide – CIDRAP
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
1⃣8⃣ million children did not receive a single vaccine in 2021 – the largest ↘️ in 29 years, due to:
? #COVID19-related disruptions
? emergencies
? misinformation undermining vaccine acceptance & demandWHO & @UNICEF sound the alarm ?
? data on global vaccine coverage ⬇️
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) July 14, 2022
Burden of diabetes and hyperglycemia in adults in the Americas, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.
18 Jul, 2022 | 10:54h | UTC
Randomized trials in maternal and perinatal health in low and middle-income countries from 2010 to 2019: a systematic scoping review.
15 Jul, 2022 | 12:22h | UTC
The Global Retinoblastoma Outcome Study | A prospective, cluster-based analysis of 4,064 patients from 149 countries.
14 Jul, 2022 | 12:16h | UTCInvited Commentary: Retinoblastoma as a lens for correctable disparities worldwide – The Lancet Global Health
Ghana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease.
11 Jul, 2022 | 12:44h | UTCGhana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease – World Health Organization
Commentary on Twitter
Ghana has announced the preliminary finding of two cases of #Marburg virus disease and if confirmed these would the first such infections recorded in the country
➡️ https://t.co/GrjuK7itmw pic.twitter.com/SiariKqRI3— WHO African Region (@WHOAFRO) July 7, 2022
How contagious is monkeypox — and should you get a vaccine? Here’s the latest.
11 Jul, 2022 | 12:31h | UTCHow contagious is monkeypox—and should you get a vaccine? Here’s the latest. – National Geographic
Related:
Prevention and Treatment of Monkeypox – Drugs
Monkeypox soars in Europe, with more than 4,000 cases – CIDRAP
No room for complacency – World Health Organization
Multi-country monkeypox outbreak: situation update – World Health Organization
Monkeypox Genital Lesions – New England Journal of Medicine
Monkeypox vaccination begins — can the global outbreaks be contained? – Nature
Incubation period for monkeypox: Estimates from the Netherlands.
‘Discriminatory and stigmatizing’: Scientists push to rename monkeypox viruses – STAT
Rename monkeypox strains to remove geographic stigma, researchers say – Science
2022 Monkeypox and Orthopoxvirus Outbreak Global Map – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
As monkeypox threat grows, scientists debate best vaccine strategy – Science
Monkeypox is a new global threat. African scientists know what the world is up against – Science
Experts highlight sexual aspect of monkeypox spread – CIDRAP
What to Know About Monkeypox – JAMA
Multi-country monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries: Update – World Health Organization
Monkeypox outbreaks: 4 key questions researchers have – Nature
Study reports first use of antivirals in monkeypox patients – Lancet
Surveillance, case investigation and contact tracing for Monkeypox – World Health Organization
Laboratory testing for the monkeypox virus: Interim guidance – World Health Organization
A Novel International Monkeypox Outbreak – Annals of Internal Medicine
EU health agency warns monkeypox could become endemic in Europe if outbreak continues – STAT
Monkeypox cases increase across Europe, North America – CIDRAP
Multi-country monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries – World Health Organization
Monkeypox goes global: why scientists are on alert – Nature
Monkeypox: What do we know about the outbreaks in Europe and North America? – The BMJ
Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster – STAT
Monkeypox: Time to worry or one to ignore? – BBC
UK, Spain, Portugal report more monkeypox cases – CIDRAP
U.S. monkeypox case reported, as Spain, Portugal report infections in growing outbreak – STAT
Monkeypox – United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – World Health Organization
Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates – UK Health Security Agency
Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster – Health Policy Watch
European outbreak of monkeypox: what you need to know – The Conversation
Rare monkeypox outbreak in U.K., Europe and U.S.: What is it and should we worry – NPR
Monkeypox cases under investigation in Canada as outbreak spreads in Europe, U.S. – CBC News
WHO Guideline | Fortification of wheat flour with vitamins and minerals as a public health strategy.
7 Jul, 2022 | 13:02h | UTC