Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Brianna Osetinsky, Guenther Fink, August Kuwawenaruwa, Fabrizio Tediosi
Summary: This study analyzed the long-term cost associated with expanding public health insurance coverage in Tanzania, finding that the average cost per beneficiary for insurance claims was $38.58. The findings suggest that even without expansion, financing requirements for insurance will triple by 2050, and increasing coverage would require substantial additional funding support.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ihoghosa Iyamu, Oralia Gomez-Ramirez, Alice X. T. Xu, Hsiu-Ju Chang, Sarah Watt, Geoff Mckee, Mark Gilbert
Summary: Digital public health integration faces challenges in ethics, policy and governance, health equity, resource gaps, and evidence quality, as well as technical challenges such as fragmented systems and lack of clear standards. Strategies to overcome these challenges include securing political commitment, intersectoral collaboration, economic investments, standardized ethical and legal frameworks, adaptive research and evaluation, health workforce capacity building, and transparent communication and public engagement.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amalia Hasnida, Maarten Olivier Kok, Elizabeth Pisani
Summary: This study investigated the political and economic factors that drive production and trade of poor-quality medicines in Indonesia. The expansion of universal health coverage has reduced revenues for physicians and pharmaceutical manufacturers, leading to market factors, such as shortages and physician-promoted irrational demand, which can drive markets for substandard and falsified medicines. Policy-makers must consider the potential impact on medicine quality when formulating rules governing health financing, procurement, taxation and industry to protect progress towards UHC.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jai Prashar
Summary: Long Covid has had a significant impact on public services, economies, and population health worldwide, but there is no proven effective public health approach for its management. This essay synthesizes existing literature on public health policy in long Covid and discusses the challenges and opportunities it presents for the public health profession. The essay examines the utility of specialist clinics and community care, as well as outstanding issues related to evidence generation, health inequality, and defining long Covid, and proposes a conceptual model based on this information.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
B. R. Roberts, M. P. White, S. M. C. Davison, O. McMeel, C. Eatock, P. Kellett, J-B Calewaert, L. E. Fleming
Summary: The European Union acknowledges the importance of the blue economy for employment and economic growth, emphasizing the significance of sustainable development. A study investigating public perceptions of maritime activities, environmental protection and public health across 14 European countries found substantial differences in policy preferences among nations.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Daniel Kopasker, Anna Pearce, Alastair H. Leyland, Mikael Rostila, Matteo Richiardi
Summary: Government policies on taxation and social security have significant impacts on population health outcomes and health inequalities. However, there is a lack of evidence on the health consequences of these policies. The Health Equity and Its Economic Determinants project aims to use computer-based simulations to assess the potential impacts of taxation and social security policies across Europe on population health and health inequalities.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Arunima S. Mukherjee, Sundeep Sahay, Rajesh Kumar, Rashi Banta, Neha Joshi
Summary: A living lab is a new emerging concept that develops digital innovations through co-produced design and development in real-life contexts. However, limited research exists on the establishment process of such labs and the scaling of digital innovations to other contexts. In low- and middle-income countries, particularly in public health contexts, the concept of a living lab has not been widely applied. This article investigates the challenges of building appropriate digital solutions for local public health challenges and scaling them through ongoing empirical work in India.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ana-Catarina Pinho-Gomes, Amy Vassallo, Cheryl Carcel, Sanne Peters, Mark Woodward
Summary: The study found that gender equality had a more significant impact on men's life expectancy than on women's in EU member states, especially in the domains of health, money, and knowledge. With the increase in gender equality, men experienced a faster growth in life expectancy, resulting in a narrowing of the gender gap in life expectancy.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lauren Copeland, Hannah J. Littlecott, Danielle Couturiaux, Pat Hoddinott, Jeremy Segrott, Simon Murphy, Graham Moore, Rhiannon E. Evans
Summary: This qualitative study examines the experiences of researchers and stakeholders in funding, conducting, and reporting adaptation research. The study identifies the complexities and challenges involved in intervention adaptation, such as stakeholder involvement, selecting interventions, and decision-making in the re-evaluation process. The study also highlights the importance of using adaptation frameworks and provides recommendations for future guidance development and refinement.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kelsy N. Areco, Tulio Konstantyner, Paulo Bandiera-Paiva, Rita C. X. Balda, Daniela T. Costa-Nobre, Adriana Sanudo, Carlos Roberto V. Kiffer, Mandira D. Kawakami, Milton H. Miyoshi, Ana Silvia Scavacini Marinonio, Rosa M. V. Freitas, Liliam C. C. Morais, Monica L. P. Teixeira, Bernadette Waldvogel, Maria Fernanda B. Almeida, Ruth Guinsburg
Summary: This study describes the steps to ensure the adequacy of a secondary data set for a specific use, with data understanding and data preparation identified as the most critical steps, accounting for about 70% of the challenges. Understanding these challenges and taking appropriate actions may contribute to planning health research effectively.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marie Nabbe, Helmut Brand
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought attention to the EU's health mandate, leading to discussions on the establishment of a European Health Union (EHU). However, the specific nature of the EHU remains unclear. This paper suggests that the EU's focus on health for all could form the basis of a common definition for the EHU. Key drivers for the development of an EHU include surveillance and monitoring, crisis preparedness, funding, political will, public health expenditure vision, population awareness and interest, and global health. The paper also outlines five scenarios for the development of the EHU, highlighting the importance of coordination and addressing cross-border health threats, while emphasizing the role of political choices made by EU Member States.
Article
Information Science & Library Science
S. E. Galaitsi, Jeffrey C. Cegan, Kaitlin Volk, Matthew Joyner, Benjamin D. Trump, Igor Linkov
Summary: During the pandemic, there were issues such as data gaps, inconsistent definitions, ambiguous timing, data access problems, and changing interpretations from scientific institutions, posing challenges for decision makers. Therefore, effective data collection mechanisms and meaningful data provision are needed to avoid data pitfalls in public health responses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Paul K. Whelton, Robert M. Carey, Giuseppe Mancia, Reinhold Kreutz, Joshua D. Bundy, Bryan Williams
Summary: The 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association and 2018 European Society of Cardiology/European Society of Hypertension guidelines for managing high blood pressure have significant influence. While there are differences in the recommended blood pressure cut points and treatment approach, overall there is substantial agreement between the two guideline-writing committees. Harmonization of future guidelines would enhance the commonality of their core recommendations and encourage better prevention, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension worldwide.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen, Jose Barrera-Gomez, Xavier Basagana, Marta Cirach, Carolyn Daher, Maria Foraster Pulido, Tamara Iungman, Antonio Gasparrini, Gerard Hoek, Kees de Hoogh, Sasha Khomenko, Haneen Khreis, Audrey de Nazelle, Ana Ramos, David Rojas-Rueda, Evelise Pereira Barboza, Marko Tainio, Meelan Thondoo, Cathryn Tonne, James Woodcock, N. Mueller
Summary: The European Urban Burden of Disease project aims to evaluate the health burden and determinants of current and future urban and transport planning practices in European cities. The project will use a comparative risk assessment methodology to quantify the health impacts of various exposures and assess the relationship between exposure levels, health impacts, and city characteristics. Additionally, the project will create a healthy city index and a knowledge translation hub for disseminating information to stakeholders.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rinette Badker, Kierste Miller, Chris Pardee, Ben Oppenheim, Nicole Stephenson, Benjamin Ash, Tanya Philippsen, Christopher Ngoon, Partrick Savage, Cathine Lam, Nita Madhav
Summary: The proliferation of composite data sources tracking the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for standardized compilation during large-scale infectious disease events. Challenges such as data dissemination, data elements, and epidemiological factors present obstacles to creating comprehensive spatiotemporal views of outbreaks. Efforts to reform the global health data ecosystem should focus on developing standards and best practices to address these challenges and ensure robust, transparent, and interoperable data.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paolo Emilio Santoro, Ivan Borrelli, Maria Rosaria Gualano, Ilaria Proietti, Nevena Skroza, Maria Francesca Rossi, Carlotta Amantea, Alessandra Daniele, Walter Ricciardi, Concetta Potenza, Umberto Moscato
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, prolonged usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) among healthcare workers led to an increase in dermatological reactions, especially among females and nurses or midwives. This study contributes to the assessment of the issue and aims to develop better prevention strategies to improve the well-being of healthcare workers and reduce the impact of dermatological adverse reactions to PPEs.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Ilaria Proietti, Ivan Borrelli, Nevena Skroza, Paolo Emilio Santoro, Maria Rosaria Gualano, Nicoletta Bernardini, Alessandra Mambrin, Ersilia Tolino, Anna Marchesiello, Federica Marraffa, Simone Michelini, Giovanni Rossi, Salvatore Volpe, Walter Ricciardi, Umberto Moscato, Concetta Potenza
Summary: The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) can cause various skin problems, including contact dermatitis, itching, erythema, and acne. Female gender, prolonged use of PPE, and previous history of skin diseases are significant risk factors for developing these skin problems.
DERMATOLOGIC THERAPY
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Giovanna Elisa Calabro', Elettra Carini, Alessia Tognetto, Irene Giacchetta, Ester Bonanno, Marco Mariani, Walter Ricciardi, Chiara de Waure
Summary: This study aims to provide a new value-based immunization approach and consolidate existing scientific evidence. The investigation of four value pillars (personal, allocative, technical, and societal) in the field of vaccination reveals that most studies only assessed a single pillar. Further research is needed to evaluate the overall value of vaccines and consider their broader impact on economic growth and society.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Rossella Tomaiuolo, Umberto Restelli, Francesco Cosimo Faggiano, Chiara Di Resta, Sami Al Bitar Nehme, Francesco Giuliani, Pietro Derrico, Walter Ricciardi, Giuseppe Banfi, Matteo Ritrovato
Summary: This study assessed the role of SARS-CoV-2 serological tests in vaccine administration strategies and proposed two different strategies: TEST&VACCINE strategy and VACCINE strategy. The results showed that the TEST&VACCINE strategy had advantages in terms of operational efficiency and economic considerations.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Carlotta Amantea, Maria Francesca Rossi, Paolo Emilio Santoro, Flavia Beccia, Maria Rosaria Gualano, Ivan Borrelli, Joana Pinto da Costa, Alessandra Daniele, Antonio Tumminello, Stefania Boccia, Walter Ricciardi, Umberto Moscato
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has put healthcare systems worldwide under strain, including European Union countries. To protect healthcare workers, new health laws and policies have been introduced. This study evaluated the medical liability system, focusing on the ten EU countries with the highest vaccination coverage. The results highlight a fragmented European scenario, calling for a common approach to address medical liability and related policies in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Flavia Beccia, Maria Francesca Rossi, Carlotta Amantea, Leonardo Villani, Alessandra Daniele, Antonio Tumminello, Luna Aristei, Paolo Emilio Santoro, Ivan Borrelli, Walter Ricciardi, Maria Rosaria Gualano, Umberto Moscato
Summary: The COVID-19 vaccination is effective in preventing the disease but can lead to legal actions against healthcare workers. Different countries have different medical liability systems, with the USA and Canada providing immunity. Some countries have established compensation funds to address vaccine-related issues.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fidelia Cascini, Flavia Beccia, Francesco Andrea Causio, Andriy Melnyk, Andrea Zaino, Walter Ricciardi
Summary: This article discusses the potential of using artificial intelligence tools to automate clinical trial processes, optimize patient selection, matching, and enrollment, and reduce treatment side effects. A scoping review was conducted, and although there is limited evidence on the application of AI in clinical trials, the studies reviewed presented encouraging results. Further research is needed to validate and promote the use of these AI-based tools.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Leonardo Villani, Maria Rosaria Gualano, Walter Ricciardi
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fidelia Cascini, Giovanna Failla, Cecilia Gobbi, Elena Pallini, Jin Hui, Wang Luxi, Leonardo Villani, Wilm Quentin, Stefania Boccia, Walter Ricciardi
Summary: This study compares and analyzes the effectiveness of containment measures in five European countries during the Covid-19 pandemic, and finds that different approaches have a significant impact on the effectiveness of these measures. The findings of this study can provide guidance for policymakers in deciding how to introduce or relax containment measures.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
F. Beccia, I Hoxhaj, C. Castagna, T. Strohaeker, C. Cadeddu, Walter Ricciardi, S. Boccia
Summary: There are multiple policies related to Personalized Medicine at both the European Union and member states level, aiming to improve public health, promote the implementation of Personalized Medicine, and focus on disease prevention and patient engagement. The establishment of an integrated regulatory framework is essential for realizing the opportunities of Personalized Medicine and promoting international collaboration.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Fidelia Cascini, Ana Pantovic, Yazan A. Al-Ajlouni, Giovanna Failla, Valeria Puleo, Andriy Melnyk, Alberto Lontano, Walter Ricciardi
Summary: Social media has the potential to shape attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination and can be used to address vaccine hesitancy.
Article
Primary Health Care
Peter Groenewegen, Johan Hansen, Nick Fahy, Alexander Haarmann, Sabrina Montante, Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Mircha Poldrugovac, Walter Ricciardi, Gianpaolo Tomaselli
Summary: The TO-REACH project identifies research priorities in primary care and explores the transferability of service and policy innovations between countries. Primary care is highlighted as a key priority, and the variation in primary care services across Europe presents an opportunity for cross-country learning.
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Fidelia Cascini, Flavia Beccia, Francesco A. Causio, Andrea Gentili, Andriy Melnyk, Stefania Boccia, Walter Ricciardi
Summary: The recent progress in genomics research has provided unprecedented insight into human genetic variance, susceptibility to disease, and risk stratification. It is predicted that a massive amount of genomic data will be produced in the future, and blockchain technology can address the accountability and transparency issues in genomic data sharing.
Article
Pediatrics
Floriana D'Ambrosio, Teresa Eleonora Lanza, Rosaria Messina, Leonardo Villani, Angelo Maria Pezzullo, Walter Ricciardi, Aldo Rosano, Chiara Cadeddu
Summary: Pediatric influenza vaccination coverage has been low in Italy over the past 11 years, with significant differences across regions and seasons. However, there has been a general increase in coverage in the 2020/21 season. Universal influenza vaccination for children should be prioritized due to the high incidence in this age group.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paolo Emilio Santoro, Ilaria Proietti, Ivan Borrelli, Maria Rosaria Gualano, Maria Francesca Rossi, Carlotta Amantea, Alessandra Daniele, Concetta Potenza, Walter Ricciardi, Umberto Moscato
SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK
(2022)
