Latest Articles for Public Health

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)Combatting Pneumococcal Disease: The Vaccine Solution

Learn about pneumococcal disease and the vital role of vaccines.

Laura M King, Kristin L Andrejko, Miwako Kobayashi

2025-02-27T22:04:35+00:00 ― 5 min read

Health Informatics Transforming Respiratory Health Through Digital Tools

Digital health tools promise to improve respiratory health in South and Southeast Asia.

Laura Evans, Jay Evans, Adina Abdullah

2025-02-27T17:27:10+00:00 ― 6 min read

Sexual and Reproductive Health Empowering Girls Through Peer Education on Sexual Health

Peer-led groups enhance young girls' knowledge about condoms and sexual health.

Nebiyou Fasil, Alemayehu Worku, Lemessa Oljira

2025-02-27T12:49:45+00:00 ― 6 min read

Public and Global Health COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in Cameroon: A Challenge

A study reveals low vaccine acceptance rates in Cameroon amidst ongoing efforts.

Fabrice Zobel Lekeumo Cheuyem, Adidja Amani, Iyawa Clarisse Alma Nkodo

2025-02-27T08:12:20+00:00 ― 6 min read

Epidemiology Understanding Lassa Fever: A Silent Threat

Lassa fever poses serious health risks, affecting thousands annually in West Africa.

Sean M. Moore, Erica Rapheal, Sandra Mendoza Guerrero

2025-02-27T03:34:55+00:00 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)Fighting Lymphatic Filariasis: A New Test Emerges

New testing methods offer hope in the fight against lymphatic filariasis.

Benoit Dembele, Mohamed Salieu Bah, Abdulai Conteh

2025-02-26T18:20:05+00:00 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)How Dairy Products Help Track H5N1 Virus

Retail dairy sampling reveals crucial insights on zoonotic disease monitoring.

Andrew J. Lail, William C. Vuyk, Heather Machkovech

2025-02-26T13:42:40+00:00 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)The Hidden Threat of Strongyloidiasis: A Global Concern

Learn about strongyloidiasis and its impact on health worldwide.

Adama Kazienga, Luc E. Coffeng, Sara Roose

2025-02-26T09:05:15+00:00 ― 7 min read

Microbiology The Growing Threat of Antibiotic Resistance

A closer look at how bacteria outsmart antibiotics.

Sayed Golam Mohiuddin, Pouria Kavousi, Diego Figueroa

2025-02-26T04:29:15+00:00 ― 5 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)Chlamydia Pneumoniae: A Rising Concern in Respiratory Infections

Chlamydia pneumoniae cases surge, particularly among children, highlighting respiratory infection trends.

Sophie Edouard, Rayane Attamna, Matthieu Million

2025-02-26T04:27:50+00:00 ― 4 min read

Analysis of PDEs The Vaccination Challenge: A Game of Strategy

A look at the competition over vaccinations amid skepticism and health efforts.

Mauro Garavello, Elena Rossi, Abraham Sylla

2025-02-25T21:40:50+00:00 ― 7 min read

Transplantation Fragmented Care: The Hidden Risks for Kidney Transplant Patients

High fragmentation in healthcare impacts kidney transplant survival rates in Colombia.

Luis Manuel Barrera, Daniela Sánchez-Santiesteban, Giancarlo Buitrago

2025-02-25T14:35:35+00:00 ― 5 min read

Physics and Society The Social Dynamics of Vaccination Decisions

How social interactions shape our choices about vaccination during epidemics.

Alfonso de Miguel-Arribas, Alberto Aleta, Yamir Moreno

2025-02-25T11:25:50+00:00 ― 8 min read

Public and Global Health The Changing Face of Alcohol Consumption in the UK

Alcohol consumption patterns shift amid pandemic and economic crises.

Colin Angus, Jonas Schöley

2025-02-25T05:20:45+00:00 ― 5 min read

Public and Global Health Life Expectancy in Hong Kong: Pandemic Effects

COVID-19 dramatically impacted life expectancy in Hong Kong, especially among the elderly.

Alexandra H. T. Law, Anne M. Presanis, Justin K. Cheung

2025-02-25T00:43:20+00:00 ― 6 min read

Sexual and Reproductive Health Rising Resistance of Gonorrhea in Scotland

Scotland reports ceftriaxone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae cases, raising public health concerns.

Martin P McHugh, K. Aburajab, A. Maxwell

2025-02-24T15:28:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Ecology Deermice and Their Role in Disease Spread

Research highlights health risks posed by North American deermice.

Beckett Sterner, A. Finkbeiner, A. Khatib

2025-02-24T13:50:09+00:00 ― 5 min read

General Economics Shining a Light on Slums

Research reveals the gaps in understanding slum conditions and populations.

Katharina Henn, Michaela Lestakova, Kevin Logan

2025-02-24T06:32:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Addiction Medicine Recent Trends in Smoking Cessation in the US

Examining methods and demographics of adults quitting smoking recently.

Floe Foxon, R. Niaura

2025-02-23T20:58:50+00:00 ― 5 min read

Hematology The Impact of Anemia on Diabetic Patients

Discover the connection between anemia and diabetes, and how to manage both.

Leonard Tedong, Maï-Pamela Tumchou Mekieje, Melisa Mene Djeukamgang

2025-02-23T11:44:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Epidemiology Vaccination Disparities in Sub-Saharan Africa

Vaccination rates vary widely among children in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Sancho Pedro Xavier, Manuel Mahoche, Patrícia Helen Rondó

2025-02-22T21:51:45+00:00 ― 6 min read

Health Economics The Financial Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination in Canada

COVID-19 vaccines save lives and money in Canada’s health system.

Alison E. Simmons, Rafael N. Miranda, Michael W.Z. Li

2025-02-22T17:14:20+00:00 ― 7 min read

Genetic and Genomic Medicine Genetics and Statins: A Heart Health Connection

Exploring how APOE gene impacts statin effectiveness in heart disease.

Innocent G. Asiimwe, Andrea L. Jorgensen, Munir Pirmohamed

2025-02-22T12:36:55+00:00 ― 6 min read

Social and Information Networks Drought's Hidden Impacts: A New Approach

Connecting social media insights to drought impacts for better understanding.

Lanyu Shang, Bozhang Chen, Shiwei Liu

2025-02-22T03:27:54+00:00 ― 5 min read

Quantitative Methods Navigating Pandemics and Wars: Health at Risk

A look at how health systems cope during pandemics and wars.

Adi Shuchami, Teddy Lazebnik

2025-02-21T16:36:48+00:00 ― 6 min read

Genetic and Genomic Medicine Genetics and Statins: A Heart Health Connection

New research reveals how genes impact statin effectiveness for heart health.

Innocent G. Asiimwe, Andrea L. Jorgensen, Munir Pirmohamed

2025-02-21T08:52:25+00:00 ― 7 min read

Human-Computer Interaction Unlocking Insights: The Power of Topic Modeling

Discover the role of topic modeling in social media research.

Amandeep Kaur, James R. Wallace

2025-02-21T06:36:00+00:00 ― 7 min read

Statistical Mechanics Simplifying Complex Systems: Network Renormalization

Learn how network renormalization helps analyze complex systems through simplification.

Andrea Gabrielli, Diego Garlaschelli, Subodh P. Patil

2025-02-21T06:19:28+00:00 ― 6 min read

Neurology Understanding Variably Protease-Sensitive Prionopathy

A deep dive into VPSPr, a rare prion disease with unique challenges.

Yuan Lian, Keisi Kotobelli, Stacey Hall

2025-02-20T23:37:35+00:00 ― 8 min read

Genetic and Genomic Medicine The Link Between Alcohol Use Disorder and Obesity

Research highlights shared genetic factors between alcohol use disorder and obesity.

Joshua C Gray, S. G. Malone, C. N. Davis

2025-02-20T14:22:45+00:00 ― 6 min read

Health Systems and Quality Improvement Leveraging Health Research for Better Outcomes in Tanzania

This study analyzes the use of health research evidence in Tanzania's health planning.

Pius Kagoma, Richard Mongi, Albino Kalolo

2025-02-20T05:07:55+00:00 ― 7 min read

Microbiology The Silent Threat of Influenza A

Influenza A virus poses continuous risks to human health and requires urgent research.

Jordan T. Becker, Clayton K. Mickelson, Lauren M. Pross

2025-02-19T23:24:09+00:00 ― 5 min read

Immunology The Surprising Link Between Lungs, Cancer, and Viruses

Discover how lung infections impact cancer growth and treatment.

Ana Farias, Victoria Bridgeman, Felipe S. Rodrigues

2025-02-19T20:38:30+00:00 ― 8 min read

Epidemiology RSV: Battling a Stubborn Virus

New vaccines and strategies are changing the fight against RSV.

Chelsea L. Hansen, Lawrence Lee, Samantha J. Bents

2025-02-19T10:38:15+00:00 ― 5 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)The Rising Threat of STIs in Sub-Saharan Africa

Curable STIs are on the rise in SSA, highlighting urgent health needs.

Julia Michalow, Lauren Hall, Jane Rowley

2025-02-19T06:00:50+00:00 ― 5 min read

Health Informatics Data Anonymization: Balancing Privacy and Research

Learn how researchers protect privacy while sharing valuable data.

Paul Francis, Gregor Jurak, Bojan Leskošek

2025-02-19T01:23:25+00:00 ― 8 min read

Microbiology E. coli in Ibadan: A Hidden Health Risk

Investigation reveals alarming levels of antibiotic-resistant E. coli in local water.

Ifeoluwa Akintayo, Jesutofunmi S. Odeyemi, Olumuyiwa S. Alabi

2025-02-18T22:33:18+00:00 ― 6 min read

Machine Learning Optimizing Wastewater Treatment with Machine Learning

Using machine learning to enhance nitrogen removal in wastewater treatment plants.

Eivind Bøhn, Sølve Eidnes, Kjell Rune Jonassen

2025-02-18T20:49:12+00:00 ― 6 min read

Probability Understanding Infection Spread Through Networks

Explore how infections travel through networks using mathematical models.

Benedikt Jahnel, Lukas Lüchtrath, Anh Duc Vu

2025-02-18T03:12:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)The Fight Against COVID-19: XBB.1.5 Vaccine Insights

New XBB.1.5 vaccine shows promise but effectiveness wanes over time.

Nelson Lee, Lena Nguyen, Sharifa Nasreen

2025-02-18T02:16:20+00:00 ― 6 min read