Slaughterhouses and meat packing plants have been a major risk for covid-19 infection throughout the pandemic. 1 2Now these outbreaks are centre stage. 3 They affect whole communities, far reaching implications, require intensive public health interventions.In Germany, authorities grappling with huge outbreak in Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia.More than 1500 of 7000 workers tested positive covid-19, 640 000 residents two affected counties were returned to lockdown conditions. 4At one...

Abstract This scoping review compiled information concerning digital health technologies (DHTs) evolution to support primary care (PHC) during COVID-19 and lessons for the future of PHC. The identified literature was published peak years (2019–2021), retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, as well hand searched on internet. Predefined inclusion criteria were used, thematic analysis applied, reporting followed PRISMA Scoping Reviews. A total 46 studies included in final synthesis (40...

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has put unprecedented pressure on the hospital sector around world. It shown importance of preparing and planning in future for an outbreak that overwhelms every aspect a rapidly expanding scale. We conducted scoping review to identify, map, systemize existing knowledge about relationships between COVID-19 infrastructure adaptation capacity worldwide. searched Web Science, Scopus, PubMed hand-searched gray papers published English December 2019 2021. A total 106 were...

Background: The main purpose of this research is to describe the mathematical asymmetric patterns susceptible, infectious, or recovered (SIR) model equation application in light coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) skewness worldwide. Methods: modeled severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-COV-2) spreading and dissemination sensitivity by redesigning time series data extraction daily new cases terms deviation consistency concerning variables that sustain COVID-19 transmission. approach...

Background and Aims: To combat hepatitis C virus (HCV) achieve its elimination by 2030, the emphasis should be on public health policies. In this study, we investigated dynamics of epidemiology HCV in Romanian risk groups that are characterized higher occurrence densities with aid The Let’s End HepC (LEHC) project.
 Methods: LEHC project addressed modelling epidemiology, being applied several countries, one which is Romania. model comprised an integrated solution policies focused...

Demographic changes and financial limitations are spreading great concern among health sectors. Levels of future demand for support on rehabilitation services will be affected by population ageing, disability prevalence life expectancy. In Portugal in 2007, 617 outpatient providers divided between the public (15%) private sector (75%) were identified. Due to limitations, establish more equity distribution resources, Portuguese NHS is implementing new models drawing up contracts healthcare...

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Primary synovial sarcoma (SS) of the kidney is a rare neoplasm and its presenting features are similar to other common renal tumors, making early diagnosis difficult. To date, few cases have been reported in literature. SSs can exist either monophasic or biphasic pattern, former being more tending better prognosis than variant. Herein we describe case primary SS that was diagnosed based on histopathology immunohistochemistry after radical nephrectomy. Fusion gene product analysis also done...

There is growing focus on improving maternal-perinatal survival through health system strengthening (HSS). Despite such efforts, facility birth coverage often remains low in low-income settings. We explored factors influencing utilization during a national HSS initiative rural Guinea-Bissau. Using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods approach nested the Bandim Health Project's and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS), we conducted 258 structured 12 in-depth interviews with women who had...

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic forced health-related organizations to rapidly launch country-wide procedures that were easy use and inexpensive. Body temperature measurement with non-contact infrared thermometers (NCITs) is among the most common procedures, both in hospital settings many other entities. However, practical experiences have raised great doubts about procedure's validity. Aim: This study aimed evaluate validity of body measured using NCITs oncological transplant patients who...

Despite the fact that use of masks and respirators in adults has already reached a consensus almost all countries for situations which they are recommended, this is not case mask by children. This statement, regarding usage children, been jointly produced Association Schools Public Health European Region (ASPHER) Academy Paediatrics (EAP). It provides recommendations on size mask, material ergonomics children's masks. The authors also discuss psychological dimension children when asked to...

Background: The WHO has defined international targets toward the elimination of hepatitis C by 2030. Most countries cannot be on track to achieve this goal unless many challenges are surpassed. Let's End HepC (LEHC) tool aims contribute control C. innovation combines modelling public health policies (PHP) focused with epidemiological disease, obtaining a unique result that allows forecast impact policy outcomes. model was applied several countries, including Spain. Methods: To address stated...

Hepatitis C is a disease with strong social component, as its main transmission route via blood, making it associated lifestyle. Therefore, suitable to be worked on from the perspective of public health policy, which still has lot room explore and improve, contrary diagnoses treatments, are already very refined effective.An interactive gamified policy tool, designated Let's End HepC (LEHC), was created understand impact policies related hepatitis disease's epidemiology yearly basis until...

Recently, the director general of World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said "vaccines alone will not get any country out this crisis.Countries can-and must-prevent spread omicron with measures that work today.It's vaccines instead masks.It's distancing.It's ventilation or hand hygiene.Do it all.Do consistently.Do well."As pandemic progresses, we are understanding weaknesses each interventions have in armoury to combat covid-19.Some countries, including England, put all...

Abstract Aim The “APPEAL” toolkit was developed to address the challenges in diagnosing people who inject drugs (PWID) with hepatitis C (HCV) and engaging them healthcare systems. It introduces an ecosystemic approach based on health well-being literacy across awareness, prevention diagnosis dimensions of C’s care cascade (CC) for PWID. Subject methods framework incorporated a scoping review thematic analysis 54 studies, alongside contributions from 57 key opinion leaders seven countries. is...

Influenza represents a critical public health challenge, disproportionately affecting at-risk populations, including older adults and those with chronic conditions, often compounded by socioeconomic factors. Innovative strategies, such as gamification, are essential for augmenting risk communication community engagement efforts to address this threat.