Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) have accelerated microbial threats to human health in the last decade. Many genes can confer resistance, but evaluating the relative health risks of ARGs is complex. Factors such as the abundance, propensity for lateral transmission and ability of ARGs to be expre...
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic highlighted the challenges of effective emergency risk communication (ERC) to protect public health, including the difficulty in tackling the spread of inaccurate information. This study aimed to understan
Students who use dating apps take more risks with their sexual health, research finds In May, the WHO raised the alarm over the rise in the incidence of sexually transmitted illnesses (STIs) in many regions of the world, currently running at more than a million new cases per day. Among ...
Benefits of Mobile Technology Trends in Healthcare 1. Reduced Risk of Errors 2. Streamlining Clinical Processes 3. A Healthy Lifestyle Final Thoughts FAQs Share this article Like most other industries, healthcare is also evolving at lightning speed. Undoubtedly, the global COVID-19 pandemic has ...
2. Seafarers’ mental health and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic In the context of an increased awareness about the importance of mental health and well-being at work, issues related to psychosocial risks experienced by seafarers have recently gained more traction. Unfortunately, empirical evid...
urban practices; public health; COVID-19; triangulated study; policy1. Introduction The increasing rate of urbanization has raised concerns about urban areas’ environmental and health conditions. The challenges emphasize the need for safe distancing and precautionary measures in cities during and after...
This survey study examines the prevalence of depression symptoms among US adults during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic compared with
Current approaches to mitigation of wildfire smoke health risks are projected to have ‘modest and unequal benefits’ (Burke et al. 2022). Wildfire smoke exposure has a range of impacts; from those that seem minor or nuisances such as upper respiratory, ear-nose-throat symptoms, or scratchy ...
COVID-19 and its related restrictions have had a notable effect on people with pre-existent mental health conditions. Public health restrictions have contributed to increased levels of social isolation, loneliness, and reduced opportunities for people to connect with others. Reduced access to health ...
A systematic review of using population-level human mobility data to understand SARS-CoV-2 transmission Large-scale data on human mobility metrics have been used to gain insights into COVID-19 transmission dynamics, but best practices for use of these datasets have not been established. Here, ...