Latest Articles for Public Health

Populations and Evolution The Surprising Dynamics of Infectious Disease Strains

New research reveals unexpected interactions between infectious disease strains and immunity.

Nir Gavish

2025-03-23T00:27:28+00:00 ― 7 min read

Methodology Understanding Multivariate Geometric Extremes

A clear look at studying extreme events across multiple variables.

Ryan Campbell, Jennifer Wadsworth

2025-03-22T17:10:33+00:00 ― 5 min read

Methodology Harnessing Data: Uncovering Mortality Trends

Discover how advanced models decode hidden trends in mortality data.

Carlo G. Camarda, María Durbán

2025-03-22T07:00:11+00:00 ― 6 min read

Image and Video Processing Advancements in Stroke Care: New Insights

Deep learning methods improve stroke recovery predictions and patient care.

Zeynel A. Samak, Philip Clatworthy, Majid Mirmehdi

2025-03-22T05:51:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)Eye on AHC: The Viral Outbreak in Kenya

A look at the recent outbreak of Acute Haemorrhagic Conjunctivitis in Kenya.

Arnold W. Lambisia, John Mwita Morobe, Edidah Moraa

2025-03-21T11:55:15+00:00 ― 6 min read

Public and Global Health Dengue Spread: Beyond the Home

Study reveals how non-home locations influence dengue infections through human movement.

Victor Hugo Pena-Garcia, B. N. Ndenga, F. M. Mutuku

2025-03-21T07:17:50+00:00 ― 5 min read

Health Economics Willingness to Pay for COVID-19 Vaccine in Bangladesh

Research reveals factors affecting Bangladeshi willingness to pay for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Mohammad Bellal Hossain, Md. Zakiul Alam, Md. Syful Islam

2025-03-20T17:25:35+00:00 ― 6 min read

Machine Learning Optimizing Health Interventions with WHIRL

A new system improves maternal health support through smart resource allocation.

Gauri Jain, Pradeep Varakantham, Haifeng Xu

2025-03-20T11:50:06+00:00 ― 8 min read

Public and Global Health Empowering Communities: The HEKA Research Initiative

Communities lead HIV research, shaping outcomes through collaboration and data ownership.

Nancy Tahmo, Anthony Noah, Byron Odhiambo

2025-03-20T08:10:45+00:00 ― 8 min read

Epidemiology Chikungunya Virus Surge in Brazil: What You Need to Know

Brazil faces a rise in chikungunya cases, prompting urgent public health actions.

Cecília Artico Banho, Maisa Carla Pereira Parra, Olivia Borghi Nascimento

2025-03-19T22:55:55+00:00 ― 6 min read

Epidemiology The Hidden Struggle of ME/CFS: A Call for Awareness

Millions suffer from ME/CFS, often undiagnosed. Awareness is key.

Mariah S. Wood, Nicole Halmer, Jeanne Bertolli

2025-03-19T18:18:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Physics and Society Mobility and the Spread of Disease

How our movement patterns influence disease outbreaks.

Pablo Valgañón, Antonio Brotons, David Soriano-Paños

2025-03-19T17:37:16+00:00 ― 7 min read

Epidemiology HIV Care in Ontario: The Shift to Virtual Health

Examining the impact of virtual care on HIV treatment in Ontario.

Nadia Rehman, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Dominik Mertz

2025-03-18T14:34:00+00:00 ― 7 min read

Epidemiology The Push for Transparency in Epidemiological Research

Epidemiological studies are striving for clearer practices and data sharing.

Timo Roettger, Adrian Dahl Askelund, Viktoria Birkenæs

2025-03-18T09:56:35+00:00 ― 7 min read

Epidemiology Bacteria in Your Mouth: The Hidden Helpers

Learn how oral bacteria impact your health and wellbeing.

Anil K. Chaturvedi, Emily Vogtmann, Jianxin Shi

2025-03-17T10:49:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Physics and Society Connecting Through Similarity: The Role of Homophily

Explore how people cluster based on shared traits and interests.

Abbas K. Rizi, Riccardo Michielan, Clara Stegehuis

2025-03-17T10:41:22+00:00 ― 7 min read

Econometrics The Ripple Effects of Networks

How isolated nodes impact network influence and spillover effects.

Bora Kim

2025-03-17T01:51:27+00:00 ― 5 min read

Social and Information Networks Misinformation in the Age of Social Media

How social media dynamics influence the spread of misinformation during COVID-19.

Caleb Stam, Emily Saldanha, Mahantesh Halappanavar

2025-03-17T01:10:39+00:00 ― 8 min read

Epidemiology Innovative Strategies to Combat Tuberculosis

Using technology to fight TB and improve detection in rural communities.

Xiaolin Wei, Dabin Liang, Zhitong Zhang

2025-03-16T16:19:50+00:00 ― 6 min read

Microbiology Typhoid Fever: The Battle Within

Uncover the fight against typhoid fever and the body's defense mechanisms.

Salma Srour, Mohamed ElGhazaly, Daniel O’Connor

2025-03-16T11:27:36+00:00 ― 7 min read

Genetic and Genomic Medicine Genetic Insights into Atrial Fibrillation

Study uncovers genetic links to atrial fibrillation severity.

Mahmud Arif Pavel, Hanna Chen, Michael Hill

2025-03-16T07:05:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Methodology Confronting Missing Data in Health Research

Missing data threatens accuracy in health studies. Learn how researchers can address this issue.

Akshat Choube, Rahul Majethia, Sohini Bhattacharya

2025-03-16T03:29:52+00:00 ― 7 min read

Occupational and Environmental Health Addressing Healthcare Waste: A Growing Concern

Managing hospital waste is vital for health and safety.

Michel Franck Edzamba, Fabrice Zobel Lekeumo Cheuyem, Paule Sandra Djomo Sime

2025-03-15T21:50:10+00:00 ― 6 min read

Public and Global Health Laos Combats Cervical Cancer with HPV Vaccination

HPV vaccination initiative aims to improve health for young girls in Laos.

Thet Lynn, Vanphanom Sychareun, Kongmany Chaleunvong

2025-03-14T13:28:15+00:00 ― 7 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)Fighting Bacteria: New Strategies Ahead

Scientists are finding ways to combat antibiotic resistance using viruses.

Zainab Dere, N. G. Cogan, Bhargav R. Karamched

2025-03-14T04:13:25+00:00 ― 7 min read

Public and Global Health Shifting Smoking Habits in the UK

Examining smoking trends across generations in Britain from 1946 to 2001.

Liam Wright, Loren Kock, Harry Tattan-Birch

2025-03-12T19:51:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Microbiology The Critical Role of Pyrazinamide in Fighting Tuberculosis

Discover how Pyrazinamide enhances tuberculosis treatment through immune system interaction.

Nicholas A. Dillon, Elise A. Lamont, Muzafar A. Rather

2025-03-12T13:35:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Public and Global Health Empowering Village Doctors in TB Care

Informal providers could transform TB management in India with proper support.

Poshan Thapa, Padmanesan Narasimhan, John J. Hall

2025-03-12T10:36:40+00:00 ― 7 min read

Microbiology Fighting Malaria: The Battle Within

Malaria's life cycle reveals new targets for treatment, offering hope for millions.

María Pía Alberione, Yunuen Avalos-Padilla, Gabriel W Rangel

2025-03-12T08:04:12+00:00 ― 6 min read

Applications Understanding Multimorbidity: A New Approach

A fresh method to analyze multiple health issues and improve patient care.

Kieran Richards, Kelly Fleetwood, Regina Prigge

2025-03-12T07:56:34+00:00 ― 6 min read

Epidemiology Scrub Typhus: A Hidden Health Threat

Learn about scrub typhus and its rising impact on public health.

SK Farhat, M Nataraj, Sujit Kumar Behara

2025-03-12T05:59:15+00:00 ― 6 min read

Microbiology The Complex World of Klebsiella pneumoniae

Uncovering the hidden risks of a common bacterium.

Samriddhi Gupta, Alexandre Almeida

2025-03-12T05:18:33+00:00 ― 7 min read

Genomics The Resilient Mosquito: Anopheles funestus and Malaria

Anopheles funestus poses major challenges in malaria control across sub-Saharan Africa.

Marilou Boddé, Joachim Nwezeobi, Petra Korlević

2025-03-12T02:32:54+00:00 ― 7 min read

Populations and Evolution Managing Pandemics: A Balancing Act

Navigating the challenges of disease spread and public health policies.

Alexander F. Siegenfeld, Asier Piñeiro Orioli, Robin Na

2025-03-12T00:30:58+00:00 ― 5 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)Understanding the FY.4 Variant: What You Need to Know

FY.4 variant brings new challenges in COVID-19 fight.

Sebastian Musundi, Mike J. Mwanga, Arnold W. Lambisia

2025-03-11T16:07:00+00:00 ― 7 min read

Occupational and Environmental Health Protecting Our Healthcare Heroes: Addressing Exposure Risks

Healthcare workers face serious exposure risks to blood-borne fluids daily.

Fabrice Zobel Lekeumo Cheuyem, Christian Mouangue, Brian Ngongheh Ajong

2025-03-11T06:52:10+00:00 ― 5 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)New COVID Variant BA.2.86 Raises Concerns

BA.2.86 variant shows mutations that may evade vaccine protection.

Luka Čičin-Šain, N. Bdeir, T. Lüddecke

2025-03-11T02:14:45+00:00 ― 5 min read

Health Systems and Quality Improvement Income Inequality and Colorectal Cancer Survival in Colombia

A study reveals income impacts survival rates for colorectal cancer among workers in Colombia.

Daniela Sánchez-Santiesteban, Andrés Felipe Patiño-Benavidez, Giancarlo Buitrago

2025-03-10T21:37:20+00:00 ― 7 min read

Public and Global Health Addressing the Opioid Crisis: User Experiences in Saskatchewan

Exploring harm reduction programs in Regina and their impact on users.

Olasehinde Ben Adebayo, T. Innis

2025-03-10T07:45:05+00:00 ― 11 min read

Epidemiology Winter Illnesses Strain UK Healthcare Workers

Healthcare workers face rising respiratory illnesses during winter, impacting their health and workload.

Sarah Foulkes, Katie Munro, Dominic Sparkes

2025-03-10T03:07:40+00:00 ― 6 min read