A5051939135- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Travel-related health issues
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Poisoning and overdose treatments
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Potassium and Related Disorders
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects
- Palliative and Oncologic Care
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2013-2025
Trinity College Dublin
2024
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
2009-2024
World Health Organization
2022
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2022
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
2022
National Influenza Center
2022
Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
2012
Emory University
2011
University of Southern California
1969-1990
The formulation of accurate clinical case definitions is an integral part effective process public health surveillance. Although such should, ideally, be based on a standardized and fixed collection defining criteria, they often require revision to reflect new knowledge the condition involved improvements in diagnostic testing. Optimal also need have balance sensitivity specificity that reflects their intended use. After 2009-2010 H1N1 influenza pandemic, World Health Organization (WHO)...
Background Scant data are available about global patterns of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spread and epidemiology early confirmed cases COVID-19 outside mainland China. We describe the SARS-CoV-2 characteristics clusters before characterisation as a pandemic.Cases reported between Dec 31, 2019, March 10, 2020 (ie, prepandemic period), were identified daily from official websites, press releases, conference transcripts, social media feeds national ministries...
Abstract The emergence of a novel strain influenza virus A (H1N1) in April 2009 focused attention on surveillance capabilities worldwide. In consultations before the outbreak subtype H1N1, World Health Organization had concluded that world was unprepared to respond an pandemic, due part inadequate global and response capacity. We describe sentinel system could enhance quality epidemiologic laboratory data strengthen country’s capacity for seasonal, novel, pandemic detection prevention. Such...
School closure is a proposed strategy for reducing influenza transmission during pandemic. Few studies have assessed how families respond to closures, or whether other interactions could reduce this strategy's effect. Questionnaires were administered 220 households (438 adults and 355 children) with school-age children in North Carolina county an B virus outbreak that resulted school closure. Closure was considered appropriate by 201 (91%) households. No missed work solely provide childcare,...
Influenza vaccination remains the most effective tool for reducing seasonal influenza disease burden. Few Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) have robust, sustainable annual national programs. The Partnership Vaccine Introduction (PIVI) was developed as a public-private partnership to support LMICs develop sustain programs through time-limited vaccine donations technical support. We review first 5 years of experience with PIVI, including concept, country progress toward sustainability,...
Despite considerable global burden of influenza, few low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have national influenza vaccination programs. This report provides a systematic assessment barriers to activities that support initiating or expanding programs from the perspective in-country public health officials. Public officials in LMICs were sent web-based survey provide information on initiating, expanding, maintaining The primarily included Likert-scale questions asking respondents rank five...
Background An accurate estimate of the total number cases and severity illness an emerging infectious disease is required both to define burden epidemic determine disease. When a novel pathogen first appears, affected individuals with severe symptoms are more likely be diagnosed. Accordingly, will underestimated overestimated. This problem manifest in current influenza A/H1N1. Methods Results We used simple approach leverage measures incident A/H1N1 among relatively small well observed group...
International travel is a potential risk factor for the spread of influenza. In United States, approximately 5%-20% population develops an influenza-like illness annually. The purpose this study was to describe knowledge, attitude, and practices US travelers Asia regarding seasonal influenza H5N1 avian (AI) prevention measures.We surveyed waiting at departure lounges 38 selected flights four international airports in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco. Of 1,301 who completed...
This study was initiated to evaluate, for the first time, performance and quality of influenza-like illness (ILI) surveillance system in Tunisia. The evaluation covered period 2012–2015 used different data sources measure indicators related completeness, representativeness, timeliness, simplicity, acceptability, flexibility, stability utility. During period, 485.221 ILI cases were reported among 6.386.621 outpatients at 268 sentinel sites. To conserve resources, only enrolled tested...
Safe and convenient access to healthy foods for all populations is a fundamental transportation environmental justice concern. Emerging evidence suggests that residents of lower income communities have less food choices than those in higher areas. Most studies date rely on an as- sumed level quality generalized across different types outlets (e.g., grocery versus convenience stores) mapped space. The current study includes detailed audit offered 302 establishments four the Atlanta Region...
To better define infectious diseases of concern in Thailand, trends the mortality rate during 1958-2009 were analyzed by using data from public health statistics reports. From 1958 to mid-1990s, disease-associated deaths declined 5-fold (from 163.4 deaths/100,000 population 29.5/100,000 1997). This average annual reduction 3.2 was largely attributed declines related malaria, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and gastrointestinal infections. However, 1998-2003, increased (peak 70.0 2003), coinciding...
While vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza infection and adverse outcomes, despite WHO recommendations vaccinate pregnant persons, access seasonal vaccines remains low. We explored knowledge, attitudes, practices of persons about inform actions improve vaccine uptake among this priority population.
Although healthcare personnel (HCP) are targeted for influenza vaccination they typically underutilize vaccines especially in low- and middle-income countries. We explored knowledge, attitudes, practices of HCP about seasonal (SIV) to identify factors associated with modifiable barriers SIV uptake.
Abstract Background Inactivity is a correlate of adverse health. Adults with an intellectual disability (ID) are more inactive than the general population and often present complex health issues. Self‐reported activity questionnaires such as International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form (IPAQ‐SF) Rapid Assessment (RAPA) questionnaire predominant source information because their low cost, non‐invasive nature, ease administration interpretation results. Methods Correlates...
Outpatient prescriptions at the Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center have been processed through computer terminals since 1967 as a part drug dispensing function. The is staffed by over 700 full-time physicians, most whom are interns and residents. In order to evaluate prescribing practices, definition for inappropriate was developed include quantities single prescription, amounts individual drugs in possession patient result multiple prescriptions, concurrent...
Abstract Background Influenza surveillance helps time prevention and control interventions especially where complex seasonal patterns exist. We assessed influenza sustainability in Africa activity varies external funds for have decreased. Methods surveyed African Network Surveillance Epidemiology ( ANISE) countries about 2011‐2017 system characteristics. Data were summarized with descriptive statistics analyzed univariate multivariable analyses to quantify sustained or expanded capacity...