Global & Public Health (all articles)
Volunteerism during humanitarian crises: a practical guide.
28 Jun, 2022 | 11:01h | UTCVolunteerism during humanitarian crises: a practical guide – Critical Care
Vaccinations may have prevented almost 20 million COVID-19 deaths worldwide.
27 Jun, 2022 | 11:46h | UTCNews Release: Vaccinations may have prevented almost 20 million COVID-19 deaths worldwide – Imperial College London
Original Study: Global impact of the first year of COVID-19 vaccination: a mathematical modelling study – The Lancet Infectious Diseases
Commentaries:
Covid-19 vaccines prevented nearly 20 million deaths in a year, study estimates – STAT
COVID-19 vaccines saved an estimated 20 million lives in 1 year – CIDRAP
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
🆕 @TheLancetInfDis
In the 1st year of Covid vaccinations, ~20 million deaths were prevented worldwide (data from 185 countries)
Another ~600,000 lives would have been saved if the @WHO 40% target been achievedhttps://t.co/BWig83xlnN @azraghani @imperialcollege @MRC_Outbreak pic.twitter.com/lF8biBJIlK— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) June 23, 2022
Systematic Review: Interventions to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene for preventing soil‐transmitted helminth infection.
23 Jun, 2022 | 10:09h | UTC
Commentary from the author on Twitter
Our Cochrane review assessed the impact of WASH interventions on soil-transmitted helminths and found a 29% reduction in odds (95%CI 0.54 to 0.94). OR:0.86 amongst RCTs (95%CI 0.74 to 1.01). So. Many Meta-regressions! Moderate effect, yet important! https://t.co/t7s7kTYurx
— Matthew Freeman (@MatthewCFreeman) June 21, 2022
M-A: Contemporary trends in global mortality of sepsis among young infants less than 90 days.
22 Jun, 2022 | 11:03h | UTC
Review: Health and clinical impacts of air pollution and linkages with climate change.
21 Jun, 2022 | 11:13h | UTCHealth and Clinical Impacts of Air Pollution and Linkages with Climate Change – NEJM Evidence
Editorial: Fossil-Fuel Pollution and Climate Change — A New NEJM Group Series
Commentary on Twitter
In this review article in the NEJM Group series on #ClimateChange, Keswani and colleagues review the linkages between climate change and #AirPollution and suggest strategies that clinicians may use to mitigate the adverse health impacts of air pollution. https://t.co/dp0YETCqkY pic.twitter.com/lE8i1BklpD
— NEJM Evidence (@NEJMEvidence) June 15, 2022
Review: Climate change, fossil-fuel pollution, and children’s health.
21 Jun, 2022 | 11:14h | UTCClimate Change, Fossil-Fuel Pollution, and Children’s Health – New England Journal of Medicine
Editorial: Fossil-Fuel Pollution and Climate Change — A New NEJM Group Series
Commentary: Extreme heat poses significant and growing health risk to babies and children, study shows – CNN
Commentary on Twitter
Climate change and air pollution, largely caused by the burning of fossil fuels, pose serious harms to children’s health. Children from communities of color and low-income communities are disproportionately harmed. https://t.co/v7yY4WMEza pic.twitter.com/hXxQj282mb
— NEJM (@NEJM) June 16, 2022
M-A: Benefits and risks of rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy in patients with HIV.
21 Jun, 2022 | 10:41h | UTC
Life expectancy by county, race, and ethnicity in the USA, 2000–19: a systematic analysis of health disparities.
21 Jun, 2022 | 10:28h | UTCLife expectancy by county, race, and ethnicity in the USA, 2000–19: a systematic analysis of health disparities – The Lancet (free registration required)
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
NEW Research—First comprehensive, county-level life expectancy estimates in the USA show disparities in life expectancy persist among racial and ethnic groups @IHME_UW @NIH https://t.co/oI4ODV6Oos pic.twitter.com/7qQqocEvpo
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) June 16, 2022
WHO Situation Update: Multi-country monkeypox outbreak.
20 Jun, 2022 | 10:45h | UTCMulti-country monkeypox outbreak: situation update – World Health Organization
Related:
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 report highlights urgent need to transform mental health and mental health care.
20 Jun, 2022 | 10:47h | UTCNews Release: WHO highlights urgent need to transform mental health and mental health care – World Health Organization
Report: World mental health report: Transforming mental health for all – World Health Organization
Commentary: Urgent Need to Transform Mental Health Care – WHO Says In Largest Review Ever – Health Policy Watch
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
WHO calls on all stakeholders to work together to deepen the value and commitment given to #MentalHealth, reshape the environments that influence mental health and strengthen the systems that care for people’s mental health: WHO #WorldMentalHealthReport https://t.co/J856BrylBB
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) June 17, 2022
M-A: Heat exposure and cardiovascular health outcomes.
20 Jun, 2022 | 01:00h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
New review out in @TheLancetPlanet on #heat from #climatechange and #cardiovascular #publichealth. Shows 1deg Celsius increases cardio mortality by 2.1%. https://t.co/RLsGU8dIS7
— Nicole Iroz Elardo (@NIrozElardo) June 14, 2022
Incubation period for monkeypox: Estimates from the Netherlands.
17 Jun, 2022 | 11:41h | UTCNews Release: Incubation period for monkeypox: Estimates from the Netherlands – European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
Original Study: Estimated incubation period for monkeypox cases confirmed in the Netherlands, May 2022 – Eurosurveillance
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Our early investigation from @rivm on the incubation period for #monkeypox is now available @Eurosurveillanc.https://t.co/Vr9AChIAOV
Main finding: the mean incubation period was 8.5 days (5th to 95th percentiles: 4.2 to 17.3 days).
Details, caveats, and a few thoughts ⬇️🧵1/
— Fumi Miura (@FuminariMiura) June 16, 2022
Perspective | Viruses that were on hiatus during Covid are back — and behaving in unexpected ways.
16 Jun, 2022 | 11:06h | UTCViruses that were on hiatus during Covid are back — and behaving in unexpected ways – STAT
‘Discriminatory and stigmatizing’: Scientists push to rename monkeypox viruses.
15 Jun, 2022 | 11:25h | UTC‘Discriminatory and stigmatizing’: Scientists push to rename monkeypox viruses – STAT
See also: Rename monkeypox strains to remove geographic stigma, researchers say – Science
Related:
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
Editorial: Inhaled anesthesia and analgesia contribute to climate change.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:50h | UTCInhaled anaesthesia and analgesia contribute to climate change – The BMJ
News Release: Set targets to cut inhaled anaesthesia greenhouse gas emissions – BMJ Newsroom
Related:
Working Toward the Triple Bottom Line in Surgery – NEJM Catalyst
Effects Of Surgery On A Warming Planet: Can Anesthesia Go Green? – NPR
Anaesthetic gases, climate change, and sustainable practice – The Lancet Planetary Health
Greenhouse gases: the choice of volatile anesthetic does matter – Canadian Journal of Anesthesiology
Commentary on Twitter
Clear, measurable targets are needed to cut potent greenhouse gas emissions from inhaled anaesthesia and minimise their impact on climate change, argue @GreeningDoc and Brian B Chesebro https://t.co/dxGjVCldtW
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) June 9, 2022
In a study of US blood donations, the combined SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence from infection or vaccination reached 94.7%.
14 Jun, 2022 | 11:10h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
In this study of US blood donations, the combined seroprevalence from #SARSCoV2 infection or vaccination reached 94.7% by December 2021. https://t.co/OiHICuWDo4
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) June 13, 2022
African researchers lead campaign for equity in global collaborations.
14 Jun, 2022 | 10:36h | UTCAfrican researchers lead campaign for equity in global collaborations – Nature
M-A: Trampoline center injuries in children and adolescents.
14 Jun, 2022 | 10:41h | UTCNews Release: Serious injuries more likely for kids using trampoline centers than home trampolines – British Medical Journal
WHO Interim Guidance: Clinical management and infection prevention and control for monkeypox.
13 Jun, 2022 | 10:49h | UTCRelated:
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 Guidance | Walking and cycling: latest evidence to support policy-making and practice.
13 Jun, 2022 | 08:06h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Evidence shows that investments in promoting safe cycling and walking can play a key role in shaping health and mitigating climate change and improving the environment, says new WHO report 👉 https://t.co/KJetzwqojl#ECEH #THEPEP pic.twitter.com/HdS7VEfr32
— WHO/Europe (@WHO_Europe) June 6, 2022
Canada to require a warning be printed on every cigarette.
13 Jun, 2022 | 07:58h | UTCCanada to require a warning be printed on every cigarette – Associated Press
Comparison of strategies to conserve iodinated intravascular contrast media for computed tomography during a shortage.
10 Jun, 2022 | 11:21h | UTCComparison of Strategies to Conserve Iodinated Intravascular Contrast Media for Computed Tomography During a Shortage – JAMA (free for a limited period)
News Release: Amid Global Shortage, Study Shows How to Cut Contrast Dye Use 83% – University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Commentary on Twitter
This modeling study estimated that intravenous contrast use for CT scans could be reduced by approximately 80% by using a combination of dose-reduction strategies. https://t.co/hlnvkdEECS
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) June 9, 2022
Systematic review: educational interventions to improve the menstrual health of young adolescent girls.
10 Jun, 2022 | 10:59h | UTC
Covid-19: US hospitals continued to perform unnecessary surgeries during pandemic.
9 Jun, 2022 | 11:22h | UTCCovid-19: US hospitals continued to perform unnecessary surgeries during pandemic – The BMJ
Original Report: Lown Institute. Hospital overuse during covid. 17 May 2022
Effects of hospital facilities on patient outcomes after cancer surgery: an international, prospective, observational study.
9 Jun, 2022 | 10:42h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Global impact of hospital facilities on patient outcomes after cancer surgery from @globalsurg 3, published in @LancetGH
For every 100 #cancer operations, one to three early surgical deaths could be saved with improvements to hospital resources worldwidehttps://t.co/Qiv5dSZPzb pic.twitter.com/EbSInePjI4
— Steve Knight (@sr_knight1) May 30, 2022
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