Omics-based profiles and biomarkers of respiratory infections: are we there yet?
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From the influenza pandemic of 1918–1919 to the most recent COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory infections remain a leading cause of mortality worldwide [1, 2]. Concurrently, the development of high-throughput omics technologies has revolutionised research about host responses to known and emerging respiratory pathogens [3], accelerating our understanding of highly prevalent pulmonary diseases [4]. Notably, omics technology-based characterisation of pathogens and host pathophysiology have critically supported diagnostic and therapeutic global health efforts during both the influenza A H1N1 and SARS-CoV-2 pandemics...
Source: European Respiratory Journal - March 7, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Pantaleon Garcia, J., Evans, S. E. Tags: Editorials Source Type: research
The 1919-21 influenza pandemic in Greenland
Int J Circumpolar Health. 2024 Dec;83(1):2325711. doi: 10.1080/22423982.2024.2325711. Epub 2024 Mar 6.ABSTRACTIn Alaska, the 1918-20 influenza pandemic was devastating, with mortality rates up to 90% of the population, while in other arctic regions in northern Sweden and Norway mortality was considerably lower. We investigated the timing and age-patterns in excess mortality in Greenland during the period 1918-21 and compare these to other epidemics and the 1889-92 pandemic. We accessed the Greenlandic National Archives and transcribed all deaths from 1880 to 1921 by age, geography, and cause of death. We estimated monthly ...
Source: International Journal of Circumpolar Health - March 6, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mathias M ølbak Ingholt Lone Simonsen Svenn-Erik Mamelund Paneeraq Noahsen Maarten van Wijhe Source Type: research
The 1919-21 influenza pandemic in Greenland
Int J Circumpolar Health. 2024 Dec;83(1):2325711. doi: 10.1080/22423982.2024.2325711. Epub 2024 Mar 6.ABSTRACTIn Alaska, the 1918-20 influenza pandemic was devastating, with mortality rates up to 90% of the population, while in other arctic regions in northern Sweden and Norway mortality was considerably lower. We investigated the timing and age-patterns in excess mortality in Greenland during the period 1918-21 and compare these to other epidemics and the 1889-92 pandemic. We accessed the Greenlandic National Archives and transcribed all deaths from 1880 to 1921 by age, geography, and cause of death. We estimated monthly ...
Source: International Journal of Circumpolar Health - March 6, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mathias M ølbak Ingholt Lone Simonsen Svenn-Erik Mamelund Paneeraq Noahsen Maarten van Wijhe Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 294: A Co-Created Tool to Help Counter Health Misinformation for Spanish-Speaking Communities in the San Francisco Bay Area
Conclusion: We have co-created a targeted checklist for Spanish-speaking communities to identify and counter health misinformation. Such specialized tools are essential for populations that are more susceptible to misinformation, enabling them to differentiate between credible and non-credible information. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 2, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Luc ía Abascal Miguel Andres Maiorana Gustavo Santa Roza Saggese Chadwick K. Campbell Beth Bourdeau Emily A. Arnold Tags: Article Source Type: research
News at a glance: Moon landing, scientific bounty hunters, and postdocs facing hunger
PLANETARY SCIENCE
Early end for private Moon lander
The first private spacecraft to land on the Moon was shut down this week because of dwindling power, ahead of schedule. On 22 February, Intuitive Machines’s Odysseus lander, built with $118 million from NASA, became the first U.S. spacecraft (pictured during descent) since 1972 to touch down there, near the lunar south pole. Measuring 4.3 meters tall, Odysseus tipped on its side, which reduced the light reaching its solar panels and blocked several antennas. Although the tilt limited operation of its scientific instruments, all of its payloads wer...
Source: Science of Aging Knowledge Environment - February 29, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Digital health and the promise of equity in maternity care: A mixed methods multi-country assessment on the use of information and communication technologies in healthcare facilities in Latin America and the Caribbean
CONCLUSION: Digital health for maternity care provision relied on commonly available technology and did not necessitate highly sophisticated systems, making it a sustainable and replicable strategy. However, disparities in access to digital health remain and many facilities in rural and remote areas lacked connectivity. Use of ICTs in maternity care depended on countries' long-term commitments to achieving universal health and digital coverage.PMID:38412170 | PMC:PMC10898739 | DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0298902 (Source: Rural Remote Health)
Source: Rural Remote Health - February 27, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Ariadna Capasso Mercedes Colomar Dora Ram írez Suzanne Serruya Bremen de Mucio Source Type: research
Digital health and the promise of equity in maternity care: A mixed methods multi-country assessment on the use of information and communication technologies in healthcare facilities in Latin America and the Caribbean
ConclusionDigital health for maternity care provision relied on commonly available technology and did not necessitate highly sophisticated systems, making it a sustainable and replicable strategy. However, disparities in access to digital health remain and many facilities in rural and remote areas lacked connectivity. Use of ICTs in maternity care depended on countries ’ long-term commitments to achieving universal health and digital coverage. (Source: PLoS One)
Source: PLoS One - February 27, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Ariadna Capasso Source Type: research
Missed Healthcare Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study
CONCLUSION: Findings reveal that anxiety was consistently associated with missed visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not sociodemographic or health characteristics. Results can inform future public health initiatives to reduce absenteeism by considering patients' emotional state during times of uncertainty.PMID:38400555 | PMC:PMC10893833 | DOI:10.1177/21501319241233869 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - February 24, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jethel Hernandez Stephanie Batio Rebecca Mullen Lovett Michael S Wolf Stacy C Bailey Source Type: research
Missed Healthcare Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study
CONCLUSION: Findings reveal that anxiety was consistently associated with missed visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not sociodemographic or health characteristics. Results can inform future public health initiatives to reduce absenteeism by considering patients' emotional state during times of uncertainty.PMID:38400555 | PMC:PMC10893833 | DOI:10.1177/21501319241233869 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - February 24, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jethel Hernandez Stephanie Batio Rebecca Mullen Lovett Michael S Wolf Stacy C Bailey Source Type: research
Missed Healthcare Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study
CONCLUSION: Findings reveal that anxiety was consistently associated with missed visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not sociodemographic or health characteristics. Results can inform future public health initiatives to reduce absenteeism by considering patients' emotional state during times of uncertainty.PMID:38400555 | PMC:PMC10893833 | DOI:10.1177/21501319241233869 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - February 24, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jethel Hernandez Stephanie Batio Rebecca Mullen Lovett Michael S Wolf Stacy C Bailey Source Type: research
Spanish-Speaking Mothers' Experiences of School-Based Speech Therapy
DISCUSSION: The results are discussed in the context of equity. Through understanding the experiences of Spanish-speaking mothers, SLPs can work to ensure service levels comparable with those of monolingual children and support bilingual acquisition.PMID:38394224 | DOI:10.1044/2024_LSHSS-23-00043 (Source: Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools)
Source: Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools - February 23, 2024 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Carlos D Irizarry-P érez Lindsey M Bell Monique N Rodriguez Vanessa Viramontes Source Type: research
Spanish-Speaking Mothers' Experiences of School-Based Speech Therapy
DISCUSSION: The results are discussed in the context of equity. Through understanding the experiences of Spanish-speaking mothers, SLPs can work to ensure service levels comparable with those of monolingual children and support bilingual acquisition.PMID:38394224 | DOI:10.1044/2024_LSHSS-23-00043 (Source: Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools)
Source: Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools - February 23, 2024 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Carlos D Irizarry-P érez Lindsey M Bell Monique N Rodriguez Vanessa Viramontes Source Type: research
Spanish-Speaking Mothers' Experiences of School-Based Speech Therapy
DISCUSSION: The results are discussed in the context of equity. Through understanding the experiences of Spanish-speaking mothers, SLPs can work to ensure service levels comparable with those of monolingual children and support bilingual acquisition.PMID:38394224 | DOI:10.1044/2024_LSHSS-23-00043 (Source: Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools)
Source: Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools - February 23, 2024 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Carlos D Irizarry-P érez Lindsey M Bell Monique N Rodriguez Vanessa Viramontes Source Type: research
