Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yenan Zhu, Chi-Fang Wu, Anna R. Giuliano, Maria E. Fernandez, Ana P. Ortiz, Cecilia Ganduglia Cazaban, Ruosha Li, Ashish A. Deshmukh, Kalyani Sonawane
Summary: The study found that the bundling approach of administering HPV and Tdap vaccines has increased in recent years in the USA. Young and female adolescents are more likely to receive bundled vaccines. Adolescents who receive their first HPV vaccine bundled with the Tdap vaccine are more likely to complete the full series.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jeffrey F. Scherrer, Joanne Salas, Timothy L. Wiemken, Christine Jacobs, John E. Morley, Daniel F. Hoft
Summary: The study found that Tdap vaccination was associated with a 42% lower risk of dementia in two cohorts with different clinical and sociodemographic characteristics, suggesting that certain vaccine types are linked to decreased dementia risk.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine Kortsmit, Titilope Oduyebo, Regina M. Simeone, Katherine E. Kahn, Hilda Razzaghi, Romeo R. Galang, Sascha Ellington, Nan Ruffo, Wanda D. Barfield, Lee Warner, Shanna Cox
Summary: This study examined influenza and tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination coverage during pregnancy among women in the United States. The results showed that in 2020, 84.9% of women were offered or told to get the influenza vaccine, and 60.9% received it. The overall Tdap vaccination coverage was 72.7% among women.
PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Theophile Baissas, Florence Boisnard, Inmaculada Cuesta Esteve, Marta Garcia Sanchez, Christine E. Jones, Thierry Rigoine de Fougerolles, Litjen Tan, Olivier Vitoux, Christina Klein
Summary: The study identified key interventions that contributed to high vaccine coverage rates among pregnant women in Spain, the UK, and the US. These interventions included national immunisation programmes, vaccine reimbursement, mobilisation of health authorities, involvement of healthcare professionals and scientific societies, vaccination inclusion in antenatal medical guidance, provision of educational material to healthcare professionals, and heightened disease awareness due to recent pertussis outbreaks.
Article
Immunology
Katiuscia Araujo de Miranda Lopes, Paulo Neves Baptista, Renata de Medeiros Nascimento, Analiria Pimentel, Ricardo Arraes de Alencar Ximenes
Summary: The study described the morbidity and mortality variables of pertussis cases in infants under 6 months before and after the introduction of Tdap vaccine in pregnant women. The results showed that Tdap vaccination helped reduce the disease severity and complication rates of pertussis in infants, and decreased the occurrence of deaths.
Review
Immunology
Maiya Callender, Eric T. Harvill
Summary: Antepartum maternal vaccination provides protection to vulnerable newborns and helps safeguard them against viruses before they can receive their own vaccines. Current recommendations include flu and Tdap vaccines during pregnancy. However, limited understanding of vaccines and maternal transfer of immunity challenges our comprehension of their effectiveness. This review examines the example of pertussis to explore the mechanisms involved in the transfer of protection to offspring and its impact on their response to pertussis exposure.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Can Chen, Xiaoxiao Liu, Danying Yan, Yuqing Zhou, Cheng Ding, Lu Chen, Lei Lan, Chenyang Huang, Daixi Jiang, Xiaobao Zhang, Zhou Guan, Xiaofang Fu, Yuxia Du, Yushi Lin, Changtai Zhu, Jie Wu, Lanjuan Li, Shigui Yang
Summary: The global influenza vaccination rates are generally low, especially in the general population. High-income countries/regions have significantly higher vaccination rates compared to middle-income countries/regions. Factors such as free vaccination policies, perception of vaccine efficacy, healthcare workers' recommendations, and vaccination history positively influence vaccine uptake.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Justin Gomme, Nasamon Wanlapakorn, Hoang Thi Thu Ha, Elke Leuridan, Sereina Annik Herzog, Kirsten Maertens
Summary: Vaccinating in the second and early third trimester results in the highest antibody levels at birth, with equal benefits for both term and preterm born infants.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Fangjun Zhou, Megan C. Lindley, James T. T. Lee, Tara C. Jatlaoui
Summary: A retrospective analysis showed a positive and significant association between influenza vaccination during pregnancy and infant influenza vaccination. Infants born to vaccinated mothers had higher vaccination coverage compared to infants born to non-vaccinated mothers. Increasing influenza vaccination coverage among pregnant individuals may also increase infant vaccination coverage.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Joseph G. Giduthuri, Vidula Purohit, Abhay Kudale, Juerg Utzinger, Christian Schindler, Mitchell G. Weiss
Summary: The study found high acceptance but not strong demand for AIV in the community of Pune. Clinicians' advice was identified as the most important determinant of community vaccine acceptance. After the survey, clinicians showed increased awareness of AIV policy, but were more skeptical about the severity of maternal influenza.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Rachel C. Egan, Sarina R. Chaiken, Kelli Derrah, Uma Doshi, Alyssa Hersh, Claire H. Packer, Aaron B. Caughey
Summary: This study evaluates the cost effectiveness of Tdap vaccination in pregnant patients in the United States, showing that it reduces infant morbidity and mortality compared with no vaccination during pregnancy. The findings suggest that Tdap vaccination is cost effective and highlight the importance of public health strategies to encourage greater uptake of the vaccine.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Fiona P. Havers, Tami H. Skoff, Marcia A. Rench, Monica Epperson, Gowrisankar Rajam, Jarad Schiffer, Susan Hariri, Laurie S. Swaim, Carol J. Baker, C. Mary Healy
Summary: This study found that the transplacental anti-pertussis antibody concentrations in infants born to women vaccinated with Tdap during pregnancy were affected by the type of childhood vaccine the women received.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Andrew M. Parker, Samer Atshan, Matthew M. Walsh, Courtney A. Gidengil, Raffaele Vardavas
Summary: This survey study examines the differences in COVID-19 vaccination based on previous influenza vaccination patterns and investigates whether influenza vaccination changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Auladell, Hoang Vu Mai Phuong, Le Thi Quynh Mai, Yeu-Yang Tseng, Louise Carolan, Sam Wilks, Pham Quang Thai, David Price, Nguyen Thanh Duong, Nguyen Le Khang Hang, Le Thi Thanh, Nguyen Thi Hong Thuong, Tran Thi Kieu Huong, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep, Vu Thi Ngoc Bich, Arseniy Khvorov, Luca Hensen, Tran Nhu Duong, Katherine Kedzierska, Dang Duc Anh, Heiman Wertheim, Scott D. Boyd, Kim L. Good-Jacobson, Derek Smith, Ian Barr, Sheena Sullivan, H. Rogier van Doorn, Annette Fox
Summary: Recent prior influenza A infection enhances antibody responses to subsequent influenza vaccination and broadens the reactivity to different strains. Immunological memory induced by prior infection plays an important role in vaccine responses.
Article
Immunology
Wei-Chun Chen, Yen-Pin Lin, Chao-Min Cheng, Ching-Fen Shen, Alex Ching, Ting-Chang Chang, Ching-Ju Shen
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on the antibody binding ratio for different variants of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnant women and neonates. The results showed that pregnant women who received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had a higher antibody binding ratio compared to those who received only one dose. Additionally, the timing of vaccination and the administration of other vaccines also influenced the antibody binding ratio.
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Denise J. Jamieson, Sonja A. Rasmussen
Summary: Physiological, mechanical, and immunologic changes in pregnancy may affect susceptibility to and severity of COVID-19. Pregnancy is a risk factor for severe disease, with pregnant individuals more likely to experience adverse outcomes. Intrauterine transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is rare, possibly due to low viral levels and reduced expression of necessary receptors in the placenta. COVID-19 and its impact on healthcare systems have also had negative effects on pregnancy outcomes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
S. A. Rasmussen, D. J. Jamieson
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Kamini Doraivelu, Anjum Mandani, Anandi N. Sheth, Jennifer F. Kawwass, Sophia A. Hussen
JANAC-JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF NURSES IN AIDS CARE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sophia A. Hussen, Kamini Doraivelu, Daniel M. Camp, Shamia J. Moore, Ameeta S. Kalokhe, Ryan Wade, Traci Leong, Mohammed K. Ali, Eugene W. Farber
Summary: This study found that mental health comorbidities were prevalent among young Black gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (YB-GBMSM) living with HIV. Unemployment, substance use, and HIV stigma emerged as particularly salient correlates of psychological morbidity in this population.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tatyana A. Johnson, Denise J. Jamieson, Franklyn H. Geary, Kaitlyn K. Stanhope, Sheree L. Boulet
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rates of obstetric procedures and severe maternal morbidity (SMM) at an urban safety net institution. The results showed that the rates of obstetric interventions and SMM remained constant during the pandemic period, indicating that the rapid implementation of measures to reduce viral transmission did not significantly affect routine clinical management or rates of serious maternal complications.
WOMENS HEALTH ISSUES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniel M. Camp, Shamia J. Moore, Drew Wood-Palmer, Kamini Doraivelu, Nancy M. Holbrook, Rosalind N. Byrd, Ameeta S. Kalokhe, Mohammed K. Ali, Eugene W. Farber, Sophia A. Hussen
Summary: YB-GBMSM expressed support for integrating HIV and mental health services but had varying preferences regarding the degree and implementation of integration. Improving integration and tailoring service delivery to individual preferences has the potential to enhance overall well-being and HIV care engagement in this population.
AIDS PATIENT CARE AND STDS
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Kamini Doraivelu, Shamia J. Moore, Eugene W. Farber, Mohammed K. Ali, Daniel M. Camp, Drew K. Wood-Palmer, Ameeta S. Kalokhe, Sophia A. Hussen
Summary: This study explored the experiences and perspectives of providers on mental health care for young Black gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men living with HIV in comprehensive HIV primary care centers. The findings highlighted the high levels of mental health service needs and barriers to accessing these services, such as mental health stigma, under-recognition of symptoms, and confidentiality concerns.
AIDS CARE-PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-MEDICAL ASPECTS OF AIDS/HIV
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Jennifer Jao, Deborah Kacanek, Carly Broadwell, Denise L. Jacobson, Ellen G. Chadwick, Paige L. Williams, Kathleen M. Powis, Lisa B. Haddad, Lynn Yee, Pediat HIV AIDS Cohort Study
Summary: This study evaluated gestational weight gain (GWG) in pregnant individuals with HIV. The results showed that the type of antiretroviral treatment (ART) was not associated with excessive GWG overall. However, among overweight/obese pregnant individuals initiating ART during pregnancy, those on integrase inhibitor-based ART had higher weekly GWG in the second and third trimesters compared to other ART classes. Further research is needed to understand the long-term implications of increased GWG in overweight/obese pregnant individuals on maternal and child health.
Article
Immunology
Sophia A. Hussen, Kamini Doraivelu, Madeleine H. Goldstein, Neeta Shenvi, Kirk A. Easley, Brian C. Zanoni, Andres Camacho-Gonzalez, Carlos del Rio
Summary: This prospective study aimed to assess healthcare outcomes for HIV patients during the transition from pediatric to adult care. The study found that while most patients successfully linked to adult care, retention rates declined over the 24-month follow-up period. The proportion of patients with viral suppression remained relatively stable in adult care.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Michael G. Curtis, Marcus Reed, Antonio Newman, Kamini Doraivelu, Shivani A. Patel, Natalie D. Crawford, David P. Holland, Sophia A. Hussen
Summary: Research has shown that socioeconomic instability plays a significant role in the use of methamphetamine among young Black American gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. Factors such as homelessness and food insecurity directly contribute to engagement in survival sex, which in turn indirectly predicts an increase in methamphetamine use. Therefore, addressing socioeconomic instability and survival sex engagement is crucial for intervention and prevention programs targeting methamphetamine use.
JANAC-JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF NURSES IN AIDS CARE
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Stefany Hong, Marina Alessandra Pereira, Carolina Ribeiro Victor, Joao Vitor Antunes Gregorio, Bruno Zilberstein, Ulysses Ribeiro Junior, Luiz Augusto Carneiro D'Albuquerque, Marcus Fernando Kodama Pertille Ramos
Summary: Preoperative chemotherapy improves surgical and oncological outcomes in gastric cancer patients and leads to increased overall survival.
ABCD-ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS DE CIRURGIA DIGESTIVA-BRAZILIAN ARCHIVES OF DIGESTIVE SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Eleazar Chaib, Joao Luiz Erbs Pessoa, Claudio Jose Struchiner, Luiz Augusto Carneiro D'Albuquerque, Eduardo Massad
Summary: This study analyzed the correlation between mortality of patients on the liver transplant waiting list and the MELD score. The results showed that the best MELD score for patients on the waiting list in Sao Paulo State was 26, which minimized the mortality in both non-transplanted and transplanted patients.
ABCD-ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS DE CIRURGIA DIGESTIVA-BRAZILIAN ARCHIVES OF DIGESTIVE SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Stefany Hong, Marina Alessandra Pereira, Andre Roncon Dias, Ulysses Ribeiro Jr, Luiz Augusto Carneiro D'albuquerque, Marcus Fernando Kodama Pertille Ramos
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the rate of failure to rescue (FTR) after gastrectomy and investigate the factors associated with its occurrence. The results showed that the FTR rate was 33.3%. Advanced age, worse performance, and nutritional parameters were associated with FTR. Clinical complications had a higher mortality rate, with pulmonary complications and infections being the most lethal. Patients with major complications grade III/IV had worse survival than those without complications.
ABCD-ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS DE CIRURGIA DIGESTIVA-BRAZILIAN ARCHIVES OF DIGESTIVE SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Igor Lepski Calil, Francisco Tustumi, Jorge Henrique Bento de Sousa, Bruno Martins Tomazini, Ruy Jorge Cruz, Gustavo Niankowski Saliba, Rafael Antonio Arruda Pecora, Luiz Augusto Carneiro D'Albuquerque
Summary: Ischemia-reperfusion injury is a significant event after abdominal organ transplantation, and heat shock proteins may play a role in mitigating the damage.
EINSTEIN-SAO PAULO
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Paulo Herman, Gilton Marques Fonseca, Fabricio Ferreira Coelho, Jaime Arthur Pirola Kruger, Fabio Ferrari Makdissi, Vagner Birk Jeismann, Flair Jose Carrilho, Luiz Augusto Carneiro D'Albuquerque, Sergio Carlos Nahas
Summary: This study evaluated the outcomes of liver resection in a single center over the past two decades, with a focus on colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The results showed that in the more recent era, there was a preference for minimally invasive surgeries, higher BMI in patients, reduced blood transfusion requirements, and shorter hospital stays. The mortality and morbidity rates did not differ significantly between the two eras for both CRLM and HCC.