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Medicine, General & Internal
R. L. Atmar, K. E. Lyke, M. E. Deming, L. A. Jackson, A. R. Branche, H. M. El Sahly, C. A. Rostad, J. M. Martin, C. Johnston, R. E. Rupp, M. J. Mulligan, R. C. Brady, R. W. Frenck, M. Backer, A. C. Kottkamp, T. M. Babu, K. Rajakumar, S. Edupuganti, D. Dobrzynski, R. N. Coler, C. M. Posavad, J. Archer, S. Crandon, S. U. Nayak, D. Szydlo, J. A. Zemanek, C. P. Dominguez Islas, E. R. Brown, M. S. Suthar, M. J. McElrath, A. B. McDermott, D. C. Montefiori, A. Eaton, K. M. Neuzil, D. S. Stephens, P. C. Roberts, J. H. Beigel
Summary: This study investigated the efficacy of homologous and heterologous booster vaccines in adults who had completed a primary Covid-19 vaccine regimen. The results showed that both types of booster vaccines were safe and immunogenic.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ibtihal Ferwana, Lav R. Varshney
Summary: Social capital is associated with health outcomes and behaviors during pandemics, with different facets of social capital having varying effects on public health behaviors such as vaccination, face masking, and physical distancing. These findings suggest that different aspects of social capital can play a significant role in pandemic control planning.
Article
Immunology
Pranav Mirpuri, Richard A. Rovin
Summary: The COVID-19 vaccination rates in US counties amongst those aged 65 or older generally exceeded historical influenza vaccination rates, but there were some counties, mainly in the Southern region and politically considered red, where the influenza vaccination rate was higher than the COVID-19 vaccination rate. These counties also had a significantly higher non-Hispanic Black resident population, highlighting potential disparities in vaccination rates based on demographic and political factors. Interventions to improve uptake should consider these nuances and address vaccine access and confidence issues.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ophir Freund, Alma Harish, Anna Breslavsky, Ori Wand, Nadav Zacks, Natalya Bilenko, Amir Bar-Shai
Summary: The humoral response to the first two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine can predict the response to the booster vaccine. In this study, low antibody levels 1 month after the second vaccine and a rapid decline in antibodies were independent predictors of low antibody response to the booster vaccine.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Li-Lin Liang, Hsu-Sung Kuo, Hsiu J. Ho, Chun-Ying Wu
Summary: The study found that an increase in COVID-19 vaccine coverage is associated with a reduction in the case fatality ratio, especially in countries with more effective governments and higher transport infrastructure quality. There is a dose-dependent relationship between vaccine coverage and reduction in case fatality ratio.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine M. Jia, William P. Hanage, Marc Lipsitch, Amelia G. Johnson, Avnika B. Amin, Akilah R. Ali, Heather M. Scobie, David L. Swerdlow
Summary: Using a simple method based on national data, we estimated that at least 232,000 deaths among unvaccinated adults in the US could have been prevented from May 30, 2021 to September 3, 2022 if they had been vaccinated. While uncertainties exist, this rapid assessment on vaccine-preventable deaths has significant public health implications and can be applied to future emergencies.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Roy L. Soiza, Chiara Scicluna, Emma C. Thomson
Summary: The safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in older people are crucial for their success, but there is currently a lack of data. While some Phase III trials have made efforts to recruit older people, those with co-morbidities and frailty have still been largely excluded. Older people, their carers, and healthcare professionals will need to make decisions on vaccination acceptance based on limited evidence.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Felix Werner, Nikoletta Zeschick, Thomas Kuehlein, Philipp Steininger, Klaus Ueberla, Isabelle Kaiser, Maria Sebastiao, Susann Hueber, Lisette Warkentin
Summary: This study aimed to compare the side effects of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines with established vaccines. The results showed that participants in the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine group reported more local and systemic reactions than those in the comparator group after 2 weeks of vaccination. However, there were no higher odds of medical consultations in either of the two groups during the further course.
Article
Immunology
Chung-Jong Kim, Ji-Yun Bae, Kang-Il Jun, Jihee Kim, Hee-Jung Son, Hae-Sun Chung, Soo-Kyung Kim, Soohyun Kim, Dohsik Minn, Hee-Jung Choi
Summary: This study investigates the efficacy of different COVID-19 booster vaccines and finds that booster vaccination after two prior vaccinations significantly increases serum antibody levels, regardless of the type of vaccine administered.
Article
Immunology
Eva S. L. Pedersen, Maria Christina Mallet, Yin Ting Lam, Sara Bellu, Isabelle Cizeau, Fiona Copeland, Trini Lopez Fernandez, Michele Manion, Amanda L. Harris, Jane S. Lucas, Francesca Santamaria, Myrofora Goutaki, Claudia E. Kuehni
Summary: Individuals with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) showed high willingness and speed of uptake for COVID-19 vaccination, with mild side effects being the most common concern for hesitancy. Post-vaccination, a majority of participants changed their social behavior, indicating the impact of PCD support groups in informing about COVID-19 vaccination.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pol Campos-Mercade, Armando N. Meier, Florian H. Schneider, Stephan Meier, Devin Pope, Erik Wengstrom
Summary: Research suggests that modest monetary incentives can increase COVID-19 vaccination rates. Compared to behavioral nudges, monetary rewards have a more significant impact on boosting vaccination rates.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Li-Ying Huang, Chun-Chi Chiang, You-Ling Li, Hung-Yin Lai, Yi-Ching Hsieh, Ying-Hsuen Wu, Yi-Yu Tsai
Summary: Corneal adverse events can occur after COVID-19 vaccination, including acute corneal graft rejection, herpes zoster ophthalmicus, and herpes simplex keratitis. Timely treatment with steroids or antiviral agents leads to mild events and good visual outcomes in most cases.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maja Graso
Summary: This study examines the association between overestimating negative consequences of COVID-19 and support for the "new normal" measures. The findings show that people tend to overestimate the risks of COVID-19 to children and healthy individuals, and these overestimations are related to stronger support for continuing restrictions. Even when information is not accurate, individuals are more likely to support ongoing measures. This relationship holds regardless of political ideology, statistics literacy, and belief in conspiracy theories.
Article
Immunology
Andrea Maugeri, Martina Barchitta, Antonella Agodi
Summary: In this article, the authors evaluate the use of Google Trends data in monitoring COVID-19 vaccination trends and interest in vaccination among pregnant women. They find that Google Trends data can accurately predict the number of vaccine doses administered and that the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines has affected the search interest for vaccination in pregnancy.
Article
Virology
Diego C. Carneiro, Jessica D. Sousa, Joana P. Monteiro-Cunha
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant social and economic disruptions, prompting a global effort to develop effective vaccines. Designing and developing vaccines involves multiple stages, including selecting appropriate platforms, conducting clinical trials, and scaling up production. The world is facing various challenges in combating the pandemic, requiring collaborative efforts to overcome them.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mohammed Alsuhaibani
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abdulmalek Alsharidah, Yahya Mahli, Nayef Alshabyli, Mohammed Alsuhaibani
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Takaaki Kobayashi, Holly Meacham, Mohammed Alsuhaibani, Stephanie Holley, Alexandre R. Marra, Michael B. Edmond, Daniel J. Diekema, Patrick G. Hartley, Jorge L. Salinas
INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mohammed A. Alsuhaibani, Mohammed A. Alzunitan, Kyle E. Jenn, Michael B. Edmond, Angelique M. Dains, Stephanie A. Holley, Mary E. Kukla, Oluchi J. Abosi, Holly M. Meacham, Daniel J. Diekema, Jorge L. Salinas
INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Mohammed Alsuhaibani, Egab Aldosari, Khawla A. Rahim, Saeed Alzabli, Dayel Alshahrani
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mansour Alsoghair, Mohammad Almazyad, Tariq Alburaykan, Abdulrhman Alsultan, Abdulmajeed Alnughaymishi, Sulaiman Almazyad, Meshari Alharbi, Wesam Alkassas, Abdulaziz Almadud, Mohammed Alsuhaibani
Summary: The study found that Saudi Arabian medical students showed good knowledge and preventive behaviors regarding COVID-19, but had an average level of risk perception. Younger medical students need to improve their COVID-19 knowledge and risk perception, as they are a potential source of health information in their communities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aqeel Alaqeel, Abdulaziz Almushaigeh, Muna Almijmaj, Raghad Almesned, Mohammed Alsuhaibani
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mohammed Alsuhaibani, Alanoud Aljarbou, Sahar Althawadi, Abdulrahman Alsweed, Sami Al-Hajjar
Summary: S. maltophilia bacteremia is a severe infection with high mortality rates among hospitalized children, especially when associated with risk factors like ICU admission and neutropenia. Susceptibility testing shows trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) and levofloxacin as effective treatment options.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mohammed A. Alsuhaibani, Takaaki Kobayashi, Alexandra Trannel, Stephanie Holley, Oluchi J. Abosi, Kyle E. Jenn, Holly Meacham, Lorinda Sheeler, William Etienne, Angelique Dains, Mary E. Kukla, Emily Ward, Bradley Ford, Michael B. Edmond, Melanie Wellington, Daniel J. Diekema, Jorge L. Salinas
Summary: Assessing the likelihood of infectiousness in patients admitted for reasons unrelated to COVID-19 using clinical history, RT-PCR Ct values, and serology may aid in determining the discontinuation of isolation and resource conservation. The prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 was low among patients admitted for reasons unrelated to COVID-19.
INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mohammed A. Alsuhaibani, Angelique Dains, Takaaki Kobayashi, Lorinda L. Sheeler, Alexandra Trannel, Stephanie Holley, Alexandre R. Marra, Oluchi J. Abosi, Kyle E. Jenn, Holly Meacham, William Etienne, Mary E. Kukla, Bill Millard, Melanie Wellington, Daniel J. Diekema, Jorge L. Salinas
Summary: This study described the epidemiology of bat intrusions into hospitals and emphasized the need for surveillance systems and protocols to handle bats, manage exposure incidents, and mitigate intrusions.
INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aqeel Alaqeel, Muna Almijmaj, Abdulaziz Almushaigeh, Yasser Aldakheel, Raghad Almesned, Husam Al Ahmadi
Summary: The study revealed a high prevalence of depression among T1D children and adolescents in the Saudi Arabia-Qassim region, with female sex, uncontrolled HbA1c level, and longer diabetes duration being significant risk factors for depression. Early detection of depression is crucial for improving diabetes control and quality of life.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mohammed Alsuhaibani, Takaaki Kobayashi, Chad McPherson, Stephanie Holley, Alexandre R. Marra, Alexandra Trannel, Angelique Dains, Oluchi J. Abosi, Kyle E. Jenn, Holly Meacham, Lorinda Sheeler, William Etienne, Mary E. Kukla, Melanie Wellington, Michael B. Edmond, Daniel J. Diekema, Jorge L. Salinas
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the IPC program at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, leading to a 500% increase in consultation requests, a rise in healthcare-associated infection rates, and challenges faced by team members.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2022)