Article
Infectious Diseases
Huzaifa Ahmad Cheema, Rustam Shariq Mujtaba, Amna Siddiqui, Laiba Imran Vohra, Abia Shahid, Jaffer Shah, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan, Natasha Howard
Summary: Dengue outbreaks have been a recurring issue in Singapore since 1901, affecting mainly children and with a recent shift in dominant strains. The country is also grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, with a significant number of cases reported. Singapore has implemented various policies and interventions, but more efforts are needed to address the dual threat of dengue and COVID-19. International collaboration, digitization, and research on dengue transmission in affected countries are crucial in combating the diseases.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Md Mamun Monir, Mohammad Tarequl Islam, Razib Mazumder, Dinesh Mondal, Kazi Sumaita Nahar, Marzia Sultana, Masatomo Morita, Makoto Ohnishi, Anwar Huq, Haruo Watanabe, Firdausi Qadri, Mustafizur Rahman, Nicholas Thomson, Kimberley Seed, Rita R. Colwell, Tahmeed Ahmed, Munirul Alam
Summary: In 2022, Bangladesh experienced a severe cholera outbreak, with the icddr,b Dhaka hospital treating more than 1300 patients and 42,000 diarrheal cases. The strains responsible for the outbreak belong to the BD-1.2 subclade, which clusters with the 7PET wave-3 global clade strains. These strains have been present in Bangladesh since 2016, but only became dominant in 2018 and are predominantly associated with endemic cholera. The recent shift in lineage and genetic attributes, including a change in serotype from Ogawa to Inaba, may explain the increasing number of cholera cases in Bangladesh.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Mathematical Methods
Soudeep Deb, Sougata Deb
Summary: An ensemble method based on three different types of models has been developed to predict a dengue outbreak well ahead of time. The method usually incurs a mean absolute error of less than 10 cases when predictions are made 8 weeks in advance, and consistently outperforms other candidate models in providing early prediction for a dengue epidemic.
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL STATISTICAL SOCIETY SERIES A-STATISTICS IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alice E. White, Kirk E. Smith, Hillary Booth, Carlota Medus, Robert Tauxe, Laura Gieraltowski, Elaine Scallan Walter
Summary: Hypothesis generation is crucial in foodborne outbreak investigations, but it is also challenging due to diverse pathogen sources and dispersed cases with no obvious epidemiologic link. Generating hypotheses can narrow down potential food vehicles and improve investigation efficiency.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rebecca F. Bodenham, Niwael Mtui-Malamsha, Wangeci Gatei, Mahlet A. Woldetsadik, Cynthia H. Cassell, Stephanie J. Salyer, Jo E. B. Halliday, Hezron E. Nonga, Emmanuel S. Swai, Selemani Makungu, Elibariki Mwakapeje, Jubilate Bernard, Charles Bebay, Yilma J. Makonnen, Folorunso O. Fasina
Summary: The study applied a novel Outbreak Costing Tool developed by the CDC to estimate the costs of investigating and responding to an anthrax outbreak in Tanzania. The total cost for the outbreak was estimated at 102,232 USD, with travel and transport identified as the highest cost category. Multisectoral investigation and response may become complex due to coordination challenges and a standardized framework for collecting and analyzing cost data is vital to understanding the nature of outbreaks and reducing time to intervention.
Article
Virology
Juraina Abd-Jamil, Noor-Syahida Azizan, Nurul-Asma-Anati Che-Mat-Seri, Che-Norainon Yaacob, Nur-Izyan Samsudin, Nur-Hidayana Mahfodz, Mulya-Mustika-Sari Zulkifli, Hooi-Sim Poh, Boon-Teong Teoh, Sazaly AbuBakar
Summary: The study showed that the implementation of dengue NS1-antigen rapid diagnostic test did not affect the confirmation rate of dengue, and highlighted the advantage of using this method. DENV-1 was predominantly circulating in 2008, while both DENV-1 and DENV-2 were dominant in 2015. Detection of dengue virus using RT-PCR remains a viable option for further confirmation of dengue in hospital settings, especially with the reducing cost of molecular detection tools.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Mayra R. Tocto-Erazo, Daniel Olmos-Liceaga, Jose A. Montoya
Summary: This study investigates the impact of daily local stay on the dynamics of dengue fever transmission in urban areas. Results show that transmission rates and local basic reproductive numbers in the north side are more likely to be greater than one, while the south side has a higher probability of lower transmission rates when considering human movement between patches.
APPLIED MATHEMATICAL MODELLING
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Max Carlos Ramirez-Soto
Summary: Monkeypox, caused by the Monkeypox virus, has historically been prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, recent outbreaks have occurred outside of Africa, spreading to over 100 non-endemic countries. Peru, Colombia, Chile, and Brazil have experienced high rates of Monkeypox cases in Latin America. The global impact of Monkeypox led to its declaration as an international Public Health Emergency by WHO. Vaccination is crucial for controlling and preventing Monkeypox, particularly among high-risk groups such as men who have sex with men and the HIV-infected population. This review focuses on the 2022 Peru outbreak, discussing its epidemiology, public health indicators, and prevention strategies to aid in disease control.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Victoria Elena Oliva Rapoport, Elmer Altamirano, Liz Senador, Milagros Wong, Catherine B. Beckhorn, Julia Coit, Stephanie D. Roche, Leonid Lecca, Jerome T. Galea, Silvia S. Chiang
Summary: This study examined the impact of isolation during TB treatment on adolescents in Lima, Peru and found that prolonged isolation led to educational setbacks and emotional trauma among these patients. The recommendations for isolation should be re-evaluated to align with data on TB transmission and patient-centered care principles.
Letter
Engineering, Biomedical
Kunming Cheng, Yongbin He, Cheng Li, Ruijie Xie, Yanqiu Lu, Shuqin Gu, Haiyang Wu
Summary: In this study, we engaged in a conversation with ChatGPT to explore its reflections and suggestions on the sudden outbreak of Mpox in 2022 from an AI perspective. The aim was to enhance our understanding of Mpox through the lens of AI and examine the potential for human-AI collaboration in future epidemic and pandemic prevention and containment efforts.
ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Claire Blackmore, Maciej Czachorowski, Elizabeth Farrington, Eamonn O'Moore, Emma Plugge
Summary: This paper describes the results of mass asymptomatic testing for COVID-19 in a male prison in England following an outbreak. The findings show that mass testing can rapidly identify additional cases, particularly asymptomatic cases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Claire Blackmore, Maciej Czachorowski, Elizabeth Farrington, Eamonn O'Moore, Emma Plugge
Summary: This paper presents an observational evaluation of mass asymptomatic testing for COVID-19 conducted in a male prison in England following an outbreak. The study provides novel data on the implementation of a mass testing regime within a prison during the pandemic.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Elana Kreiger-Benson, Bruce Gelb, Henry J. Neumann, Sarah Hochman, Jennifer Lighter, Sapna A. Mehta
Summary: By implementing a systematic approach during a large measles outbreak, the study successfully identified and protected at-risk SOT patients. Through education in outbreak areas and testing nonimmune patients, the risk of measles infection in transplant patients was effectively reduced.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Katherine Jennifer Kelly, Kim Mears, Sarah Doak, Gail Macartney, Margie Burns, Janet Loo, Laurie Michael, Bei Bei Jia, William Montelpare
Summary: This study aimed to identify, characterize, and map the existing knowledge about immunization support programs in Canada, as well as the barriers and facilitators to their delivery. It found that multicomponent approaches in immunization support programs can improve vaccine confidence and equitable access. These programs primarily focus on providing immunization information to the general public, and the study analyzed their characteristics, barriers, and facilitators.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Iris Ganser, Rodolphe Thiebaut, David L. Buckeridge
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of event-based surveillance (EBS) on a global scale and found that monitoring report frequency alone may not be sufficient for timely detection of infectious disease outbreaks. Low data quality and report frequency impair the sensitivity and timeliness of disease surveillance, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2022)
Letter
Parasitology
Edgar Marcelino Carvalho, Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas, Gustavo Adolfo Sierra Romero
REVISTA DA SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE MEDICINA TROPICAL
(2018)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Dalila Y. Martinez, Kristien Verdonck, Paul M. Kaye, Vanessa Adaul, Katja Polman, Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas, Jean-Claude Dujardin, Marleen Boelaert
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carol Zavaleta, Lea Berrang-Ford, James Ford, Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas, Cesar Carcamo, Nancy A. Ross, Guillermo Lancha, Mya Sherman, Sherilee L. Harper
Editorial Material
Dermatology
Maria C. Ferrufino-Schmidt, Francisco Bravo, Braulio M. Valencia, Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas, Andrea K. Boggild, Philip E. LeBoit
JOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
A. Llanos-Cuentas, M. V. G. Lacerda, T. T. Hien, I. D. Velez, C. Namaik-Iarp, C. S. Chu, M. F. Villegas, F. Val, W. M. Monteiro, M. A. M. Brito, M. R. F. Costa, R. Chuquiyauri, M. Casapia, C. H. Nguyen, S. Aruachan, R. Papwijitsil, F. H. Nosten, G. Bancone, B. Angus, S. Duparc, G. Craig, V. M. Rousell, S. W. Jones, E. Hardaker, D. D. Clover, L. Kendall, K. Mohamed, G. C. K. W. Koh, V. M. Wilches, J. J. Breton, J. A. Green
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2019)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
M. V. G. Lacerda, A. Llanos-Cuentas, S. Krudsood, C. Lon, D. L. Saunders, R. Mohammed, D. Yilma, D. Batista Pereira, F. E. J. Espino, R. Z. Mia, R. Chuquiyauri, F. Val, M. Casapia, W. M. Monteiro, M. A. M. Brito, M. R. F. Costa, N. Buathong, H. Noedl, E. Diro, S. Getie, K. M. Wubie, A. Abdissa, A. Zeynudin, C. Abebe, M. S. Tada, F. Brand, H. -P. Beck, B. Angus, S. Duparc, J. -P. Kleim, L. M. Kellam, V. M. Rousell, S. W. Jones, E. Hardaker, K. Mohamed, D. D. Clover, K. Fletcher, J. J. Breton, C. O. Ugwuegbulam, J. A. Green, G. C. K. W. Koh
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diamantina Moreno-Gutierrez, Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas, Jose Luis Barboza, Juan Contreras-Mancilla, Dionicia Gamboa, Hugo Rodriguez, Gabriel Carrasco-Escobar, Raphael Boreux, Marie-Pierre Hayette, Philippe Beutels, Niko Speybroeck, Angel Rosas-Aguirre
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gabriel Carrasco-Escobar, Marcia C. Castro, Jose Luis Barboza, Jorge Ruiz-Cabrejos, Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas, Joseph M. Vinetz, Dionicia Gamboa
Letter
Dermatology
A. C. Saavedra, B. M. Valencia, P. Tueros, X. Wortsman, A. Llanos-Cuentas, R. J. Lavarello
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Jason Rosado, Michael T. White, Rhea J. Longley, Marcus Lacerda, Wuelton Monteiro, Jessica Brewster, Jetsumon Sattabongkot, Mitchel Guzman-Guzman, Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas, Joseph M. Vinetz, Dionicia Gamboa, Ivo Mueller
Summary: The study showed that transmission intensity plays a key role in the antibody response to P. vivax, with P. vivax SEMs accurately identifying recent infections in low transmission settings but having reduced effectiveness in high transmission settings.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Liliana Lopez, Fiorela Alvarez, Ana Pilar Ramos, Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas, Juan Echevarria, Ivan Velez, Marina Boni, Joelle Rode, Juliana Quintero, Alejandra Jimenez, Yulied Tabares, Claudia Mendez, Byron Arana
Summary: The combination of thermotherapy (TT) plus a short course of miltefosine (MLT) has shown to be significantly better than TT alone for the treatment of uncomplicated cutaneous leishmaniasis in the New World, with higher cure rates and improved efficacy.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Jason Rosado, Gabriel Carrasco-Escobar, Oscar Nolasco, Katherine Garro, Hugo Rodriguez-Ferruci, Mitchel Guzman-Guzman, Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas, Joseph M. Vinetz, Narimane Nekkab, Michael T. White, Ivo Mueller, Dionicia Gamboa
Summary: The study measured antibody responses against serological exposure markers to identify individuals recently exposed to Plasmodium vivax. Low local transmission was detected by qPCR, while seroprevalence data indicated higher exposure in certain communities. Age and gender were associated with increased odds of seropositivity.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tiana Bressan, Andrea Valdivia-Gago, Rosa M. Silvera-Ccallo, Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas, Daniel F. Condor, Pierre G. Padilla-Huamantinco, Stalin Vilcarromero, J. Jaime Miranda, Carol Zavaleta-Cortijo
Summary: This study highlights the significant challenges faced by researchers who use biomedical technologies in the Peruvian Amazon, including design issues, transportation difficulties, environmental impacts, and cultural factors. Respecting local cultures and health priorities, understanding contextual challenges, and engaging in co-design efforts are crucial for improving access to healthcare in remote Amazon communities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Omar Zenteno, Eduardo Gonzalez, Sylvie Treuillet, Braulio M. Valencia, Benjamin Castaneda, Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas, Yves Lucas
COMPUTER METHODS IN BIOMECHANICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING-IMAGING AND VISUALIZATION
(2019)
Article
Tropical Medicine
Ruwandi Kariyawasam, Avinash N. Mukkala, Rachel Lau, Braulio M. Valencia, Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas, Andrea K. Boggild
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)