Article
Immunology
Yuan-Pin Hung, Ching-Chi Lee, Jen-Chieh Lee, Chun-Wei Chiu, Po-Ren Hsueh, Wen-Chien Ko
Summary: Monkeypox virus is genetically closely linked to smallpox virus and has caused outbreaks in areas outside Africa; to prepare for the increase of cases in Europe and North America, vaccines are available for high-risk individuals instead of universal vaccination; medications that can inhibit virus activity are suggested for immunocompromised individuals at risk of severe diseases.
JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY IMMUNOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anna M. Mandra, Michael J. Superior, Sarah Anne J. Guagliardo, Elisabeth Hesse, Laura A. Pacha, Ralph A. Stidham, Debra C. Colbeck, David E. Hrncir, Noemi Hall, Brett W. Petersen, Agam K. Rao
Summary: This study investigated a cluster of myopericarditis cases following vaccination with ACAM2000 smallpox vaccine and found that the vaccine may be the cause of the disease. Considering the clinical morbidity and costs incurred by myopericarditis, vaccination campaigns for smallpox should be carefully considered.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2022)
Article
Public Administration
Robert B. Handfield, Andrea S. Patrucco, Zhaohui Wu, Christopher Yukins, Tanner Slaughter
Summary: Using primary and secondary data, we found that the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) was poorly designed for distributing personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 crisis. This led to shortages in many states and uncoordinated procurement responses due to federalism issues. To improve disaster preparedness, we recommend reforms such as incorporating industry experts, establishing an emergency production board, elevating political leadership, and enhancing federal-state supply chain governance for the SNS.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Kavita Batra, Manoj Sharma, Chia-Liang Dai, Jagdish Khubchandani
Summary: This study investigated hesitancy, confidence, literacy, and the role of the multi-theory model (MTM) constructs in COVID-19 booster uptake. The findings revealed that among the booster hesitant group, a significantly larger proportion of respondents were unvaccinated with the primary series, younger in age, single or never married, had lower education, and identified themselves as Republicans. This hesitant group had lower mean scores of vaccine literacy and confidence, and had lower odds of behavioral confidence. Effective multi-theory-model-based communication campaigns are needed to raise public awareness.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Paul Smereka, Rebecca Anthopolos, Larry A. Latson, Polly Kirsch, Bari Dane
Summary: This study found a correlation between unexpected lung base findings on abdominopelvic CT and the number of confirmed new cases of COVID-19 in NYC over the same time period. Patients with respiratory symptoms had higher ferritin levels and death rates. Abdominopelvic CT lung base findings may serve as a surrogate for future COVID-19 outbreaks.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Naomi C. Brownstein, Harika Reddy, Junmin Whiting, Monica L. Kasting, Katharine J. Head, Susan T. Vadaparampil, Anna R. Giuliano, Clement K. Gwede, Cathy D. Meade, Shannon M. Christy
Summary: This study focuses on intentions and behaviors related to COVID-19 vaccination among United States adults ages 18-45. Results showed associations between vaccination status/intentions and demographic variables, vaccine attitudes, and healthcare experiences. Vaccine attitudes and geographic region were also found to be associated with vaccination intentions.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Rahul Shekhar, Abu Baker Sheikh, Shubhra Upadhyay, Mriganka Singh, Saket Kottewar, Hamza Mir, Eileen Barrett, Suman Pal
Summary: In the survey, only 36% of respondents were willing to take the vaccine as soon as it became available, while 56% were undecided. Only 8% of healthcare workers do not plan to get vaccinated. Vaccine acceptance increased with age, education, and income level, with direct medical care providers showing higher acceptance rates.
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Rich Branson, Jeffrey R. Dichter, Henry Feldman, Asha Devereaux, David Dries, Joshua Benditt, Tanzib Hossain, Marya Ghazipura, Mary King, Marie Baldisseri, Michael D. Christian, Guillermo Domingiuez-Cherit, Kiersten Henry, Anne Marie O. Martland, Meredith Huffines, Doug Ornoff, Jason Persoff, Dario Rodriquez, Ryan C. Maves, Niranjan Tex Kissoon, Lewis Rubinson
Summary: The study evaluated ventilator requirements for COVID-19 patients, assessed the performance of current SNS ventilators, and compared the functionality of ordered ventilators. It found that while current SNS ventilators and ordered ventilators can support most COVID-19 patients, they may not be able to support all. Recommendations for next-generation SNS ventilator updates were provided to address technological, logistical, and educational challenges encountered.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Akshay Pandit, Deniz Berfin Karakoc, Megan Konar
Summary: The United States and China have a complex bilateral agri-food trade network that could have global implications if disrupted. This study estimates the bilateral agri-food trade between Chinese provinces and U.S. states and counties. Using a novel algorithm and various national and international databases, the researchers provide a detailed mapping of the US-China bilateral agri-food trade network, identifying core nodes and link-level connections. This information can inform decision-making and guide future research.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Toxicology
Shondra M. Neumeister, Joshua P. Gray
Summary: The Strategic National Stockpile serves to support the national health security response to CBRN incidents, with NIH and BARDA managing investigatory research portfolios to advance and support MCMs for inclusion in the SNS. While biological MCMs have been readily adopted, sustained investments are required for chemical MCMs.
TOXICOLOGY MECHANISMS AND METHODS
(2021)
Article
Economics
Osvaldo Rosales V
Summary: The article reviews China's rapid rise in the world economy over the last two decades and its implications for global economic governance, particularly regarding the growing tensions between China and the United States. It examines significant milestones, such as China's entry into the World Trade Organization, the subprime crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The article also documents the transition from a trade war between the two powers to a conflict for dominance of 21st-century technologies. It concludes with a reflection on the potential impacts of this conflict on the global economic scene.
TRIMESTRE ECONOMICO
(2022)
Review
Forestry
Christopher B. Edgar, David J. Nowak, Mark A. Majewsky, Tonya W. Lister, James A. Westfall, Nancy F. Sonti
Summary: The USDA Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program is initiating a strategic inventory of the nation's urban forests to provide timely and credible data on urban forests, meet an expanding need for information, and monitor the status and trends of trees in urban settings. The urban inventory will strengthen state, regional, and national urban forest assessments, provide information on urban forest change, and aid in setting policy for desirable outcomes. The program is a significant step towards addressing the challenges of urban expansion and connecting rural-urban monitoring and tree assessments.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Douglas Luchristt, David Sheyn, C. Emi Bretschneider
Summary: The objective of this analysis was to provide national estimates of rates and patterns of labiaplasty performance among all payers in the ambulatory surgery setting. The study found that the highest rate of labiaplasty cases occurred among adolescent and young women in the United States, with nearly 20% of all cases being performed in girls younger than age 18 years. Given the limited outcome data and potential long-term adverse events associated with this procedure, as well as the high rate of minors undergoing this procedure, more dedicated research assessing the prevalence and associated outcomes is warranted.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Economics
Rajeev K. Goel, James R. Jones, James W. Saunoris
Summary: This paper examines the determinants of vaccine hesitancy related to the COVID-19 pandemic using recent data on the unvaccinated population across US states. The findings indicate that states with higher prosperity, a larger elderly population, and more physicians tend to have lower vaccine hesitancy. There is some evidence of the significance of race, but factors such as internet access and history of other contagious diseases do not seem to play a role. States with centralized health systems and mask mandates generally have a lower percentage of unvaccinated populations. Moreover, the presence of Democrats in state legislatures tends to reduce vaccination hesitancies.
MANAGERIAL AND DECISION ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Angel Paternina-Caicedo, Adrian D. Smith, Jeanine Buchanich, Christian Garcia-Calavaro, Nelson Alvis-Guzman, Javier Narvaez, Lucia Helena de Oliveira, Fernando De la Hoz-restrepo
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the reduction in mortality from pneumococcal pneumonia and meningitis after the introduction of PCV7 and PCV13 in children in the United States. The results showed that the introduction of PCV7 and PCV13 was associated with a decrease in all-cause pneumonia and meningitis mortality in children aged 0-59 months in the United States.
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
(2023)