Tag: COVID-19
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NL Health Services Updates Masking Requirements in Health-Care Facilities
Overview of the Masking Requirement NL Health Services has issued a temporary masking mandate across all clinical areas in health-care facilities starting Monday, November 3, at 8:00 a.m. This measure aims to protect patients, healthcare workers, and visitors as health officials monitor respiratory illnesses and hospital capacity. The directive applies to inpatient wards, outpatient clinics,…
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COVID During Pregnancy Raises Autism and Speech Delay Risk in Children
New Findings Link COVID Infection in Pregnancy to Developmental Risks A recent United States study found that children born to mothers who had COVID-19 during pregnancy face a higher risk of developmental disorders, including autism and speech delays, by the age of three. The research adds to growing evidence about how maternal health during pregnancy…
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Study Finds Higher Autism and Speech Delay Risk in Children Born to Mothers Infected with Covid During Pregnancy
New Findings Tie Maternal Covid Infection to Developmental Risks for Children A large U.S. study has found that children born to mothers who contracted Covid-19 during pregnancy face a higher likelihood of developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and speech delays, by the time they reach age three. The research highlights potential consequences for early…
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Covid During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Autism and Speech Delay Risk in Children
Overview: Covid Infection in Pregnancy and Developmental Risk A new study from the United States highlights a concerning link between maternal Covid-19 infection during pregnancy and an increased risk of developmental issues in offspring. Researchers followed children born to mothers who tested positive for Covid-19 during pregnancy and tracked developmental outcomes up to age three.…
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Household crowding and mortality before and during the COVID-19 pandemic among adults in Limpopo, South Africa: Findings from longitudinal population surveillance
Introduction Household crowding has long been recognized as a determinant of health, influencing respiratory infections, chronic disease management, and overall mortality. In South Africa’s rural and peri-urban areas of Limpopo, crowded living conditions are common and can shape exposure to pathogens, access to resources, and psychosocial stress. This article summarizes findings from longitudinal population surveillance…
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Household Crowding and Mortality in Limpopo During COVID-19
Introduction Household crowding has long been recognized as a determinant of health, influencing respiratory infections, chronic disease outcomes, and overall mortality. In rural and peri-urban parts of Limpopo, South Africa, the dynamics of living space, family size, and household composition intersect with access to healthcare, sanitation, and socioeconomic conditions. This article summarizes findings from longitudinal…
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COVID-19 Pandemic Dents Public Trust in Childhood Vaccines: A Call to Restore Confidence
Overview: The Pandemic’s Ripple Effect on Childhood Vaccination The COVID-19 pandemic has ripple effects that extend beyond infections and hospitalizations. An international study led by Bar-Ilan University’s Azrieli Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee reveals a concerning trend: diminished public trust in childhood vaccines in the aftermath of the pandemic. Published in Vaccine, the peer-reviewed…
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COVID-19’s Shadow on Childhood Vaccines: Trust Erosion Fuels Measles Resurgence
Introduction: A Growing Vaccine Confidence Gap The COVID-19 pandemic did more than strain health systems; it appears to have weakened public trust in routine childhood vaccines. A new international study led by the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee at Bar-Ilan University, published in Vaccine, shows a noticeable decline in coverage for core childhood…
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Remdesivir During COVID-19 Hospitalization Linked to Lower Long-Term Mortality in Survivors: Real-World Evidence
Overview: Remdesivir and long-term outcomes after COVID-19 hospitalization Remdesivir (RDV) has been evaluated for short-term benefits in both hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients with COVID-19. However, its impact on long-term outcomes, particularly for patients who survive the initial hospitalization, has been less clear. A real-world study across three health systems in Colorado and Utah examined whether…
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COVID-19 Pandemic Erodes Public Confidence in Childhood Vaccines, Threatening Herd Immunity
Pandemic-Affected Trust Spurs Declines in Childhood Vaccination A new international study led by the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee at Bar-Ilan University shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a sustained erosion of public trust in childhood vaccines. Published in the peer-reviewed Vaccine journal, the research surveyed 2,047 parents in Israel and…