We share the experience of research laboratories in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) that contributed to preparedness and response to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), Middle-East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and
CONCLUSION: The findings of this study support COVID-19 vaccination as an effective method for reducing case fatality not only in the general population but also in critically ill patients, and it has important public health implications.
CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest an association between PTB/LBW and SSRI exposure is dependent on exposure timing during pregnancy. Small for gestational age is not associated with SSRI exposure.
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology generates massive amounts of genome sequence that increases rapidly over time. As a result, there is a growing need for efficient compression algorithms to facilitate the processing, storage, transmission
CONCLUSIONS: Myosteatosis is strongly associated with 30-d mortality in patients COVID-19. Patients with COVID-19 with myosteatosis should be considered a risk group.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a major public health concern worldwide. It forced many countries to enforce lockdowns, leading to the closure of higher learning institutions. The abrupt shift in the lifestyle of students had a profound impact on
CONCLUSIONS: COVID-19 mitigation measures appear to have been beneficial, although the impact on residents remained severe until early 2021. Care-home residents, staff, relatives and providers are critical groups for consideration and involvement in
CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates demographic differences in attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination intentions and highlights the importance of promotional messages and initiatives that target more hesitant populations. These messages should
BACKGROUND: In the USA, Black women aged 25-44 years are disproportionately murdered compared with their White counterparts. Despite ongoing efforts to reduce racial and structural inequities, the result of these efforts remains unclear, particularly