The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Weakening Democracy Around the World, Report Finds
Governments around the world are using the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to restrict freedoms, punish independent news operations and attack minorities, according to a global survey by Freedom House, the U.S.-based nonprofit known for its annual assessment of global democracy. The report, published Friday, found that 91 countries have imposed new controls on news media because of the pandemic, and at least 72 have restricted free speech or criticism of the government. The measures extend from countries rated as “Free,” such as India, to those judged “Partly Free,” like the Philippines, to the &ldqu...
Source: TIME: Health - October 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Karl Vick Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 UnitedWeRise20Disaster Source Type: news

Media statement from Mayo Clinic regarding passing of Kuwait Emir Sheikh Sabah
Media statement from Mayo Clinic: We are deeply saddened at the passing of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and offer our sincerest condolences to Sheikh Sabah's family and the people of Kuwait. (Source: Mayo Clinic Minnesota News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Minnesota News - September 29, 2020 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

Roche presents new 2-year data for Evrysdi (risdiplam) in infants with Type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
Basel, 28 September 2020 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced new 2-year data from Part 1 of the pivotal FIREFISH study of Evrysdi ™ (risdiplam) in infants aged 2-7 months with symptomatic Type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The 2-year results in infants treated with the therapeutic dose of Evrysdi (17/21) showed that they continued to improve and achieve motor milestones. This exploratory analysis showed that an estimated 88% of infants were alive and required no permanent ventilation at two years. In addition, at two years, 59% (10/17 vs. 7/17 at 1-year) of infants were able to sit without support for...
Source: Roche Media News - September 28, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Roche presents new 2-year data for Evrysdi (risdiplam) in infants with Type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
Basel, 28 September 2020 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced new 2-year data from Part 1 of the pivotal FIREFISH study of Evrysdi ™ (risdiplam) in infants aged 2-7 months with symptomatic Type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The 2-year results in infants treated with the therapeutic dose of Evrysdi (17/21) showed that they continued to improve and achieve motor milestones. This exploratory analysis showed that an estimated 88% of infants were alive and required no permanent ventilation at two years. In addition, at two years, 59% (10/17 vs. 7/17 at 1-year) of infants were able to sit without support for...
Source: Roche Investor Update - September 28, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Prevalence of child abuse and its association with depression among first year students of Kuwait University: a cross-sectional study - Almazeedi H, Alkandari S, Alrazzuqi H, Ohaeri J, Alfayez G.
BACKGROUND: Child maltreatment occurs across all cultures and societies. Research in Kuwait is necessary to document its prevalence and related factors. Aims: To determine the prevalence of childhood abuse reported by first year students of Kuwait Univ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 10, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Patterns of suicide in Kuwait from 2014 to 2018 - Al-Waheeb S, Al-Kandery N, Al-Omair N, Mahdi A.
OBJECTIVES: Suicide is a public health problem in many countries around the world and is one of the top ten causes of death internationally. We performed a retrospective study from 2014 to 2018 to study the patterns of suicide in Kuwait. STUDY DESIGN: ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 3, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news

Citizens' adherence to COVID-19 social distancing measures depends on government response
(University of Colorado Denver) CU Denver researcher and Business School associate professor Jiban Khuntia, PhD, found while social distancing is an effective preventative measure in the fight against COVID-19, there are significant variations being observed in how and why individuals follow the restrictions in South Korea, North American and Kuwait. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - August 24, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Corrigendum to Violence against Kuwaiti women - No Author(s) Listed.
Alsaleh, A. (2020). Violence Against Kuwaiti Women. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260520916280 In the above-mentioned article, the citations of tables were misplaced and Tables 9 and 10 were r... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 22, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Violence and Weapons Issues Source Type: news

Cash-strapped U.S. hospitals say Kuwait owes them at least $677 million
The wealthy Persian Gulf nation has not paid its bills for medical care in the U.S. for three years, the hospitals contend. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - August 7, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lenny Bernstein Source Type: news

Protecting migrant workers in Kuwait: a Resident Coordinator ’s blog
In Kuwait, the UN has played an important role in countering xenophobic rhetoric, falsely blaming the spread of COVID-19 on migrant workers. In this opinion piece, Tarek Elsheikh, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the country, highlights the efforts being made to safeguard the rights of foreign residents.  (Source: UN News Centre - Health, Poverty, Food Security)
Source: UN News Centre - Health, Poverty, Food Security - July 3, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

COVID-19 tracing apps in Bahrain, Kuwait and Norway spark privacy concerns
In a new investigation by Amnesty International, the two Gulf states and Norway have released apps that reportedly operate as mass surveillance tools. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - June 19, 2020 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news

Traffic crashes cost estimation in Kuwait - Al-Rukaibi F, Alkheder S, AlOtaibi N, Almutairi M.
This study estimated the cost of road crashes in Kuwait for 2012 using human capital method, particularly, gross loss output method. Three cost components were considered: cost of personal loss, cost of vehicle crash and general crash-related cost. The ove... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 4, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Violence against Kuwaiti women - Alsaleh A.
The gendered patterns of violence against women are largely precipitated by dominant male gender roles that define masculinity. The purpose of this study was to understand women's encounter in abusive domestic relationships. Specifically, the research goal... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 16, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news

Singapore Was a Coronavirus Success Story —Until an Outbreak Showed How Vulnerable Workers Can Fall Through the Cracks
Since mid-March, Asadul Alam Asif has watched nervously as Singapore reported more and more COVID-19 cases in migrant workers’ dormitories like the one where he lives. The 28-year-old Bangladeshi technician counted himself lucky each day that nobody was infected in his housing block, where around 1,900 workers reside in cramped conditions that make social distancing impossible. To relieve congestion, Asif’s company rehoused some people, which left half of the 16 bunk-beds in his small room empty. But then, one day last week, seven people in Asif’s dorm tested positive. He received a text message instru...
Source: TIME: Health - April 29, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Hillary Leung Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 feature News Desk overnight Source Type: news

Extremely High Temperatures May Double or Triple Heart-Related Deaths Extremely High Temperatures May Double or Triple Heart-Related Deaths
Extreme heat is associated with two to three times the number of deaths from cardiovascular disease that occur on other days, a study of daily temperatures and death certificates in Kuwait suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 7, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news