California Hepatitis C Task Force on LinkedIn: Viral hepatitis is a silent killer. It can't be eliminated if it isn't… (2024)

I am pleased to announce that our latest paper titled " Demographics, clinical characteristics, and outcomes in hospitalized patients during six waves of COVID‑19 in Northern Iran: a large cohort study" has been published in the Scientific Reports. I sincerely appreciate Prof.Yousef Yahyapourfor his support and trust. The article is open access and available at:https://lnkd.in/d3NDus6s#sarscov2 #covid19 #nature#scientificresearch

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Elucidating vaccine efficacy using a correlate of protection, demographics, and logistic regression https://lnkd.in/dne4iTqj Vaccine efficacy (VE) assessed in a randomized controlled clinical trial can be affected by demographic, clinical, and other subject-specific characteristics evaluated as baseline covariates. Understanding the...

Climate change, shifting demographics and medical supply chain vulnerabilities have brought global health to a crossroads. On June 13th, #FPGlobalHealthForum will convene experts to address these pressing challenges and more.Register here:

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🔔 DATA UPDATE 🔔 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) AtlasPlus STD tables Health departments are one of the main community resources for STD and HIV testing and treatment. Therefore, understanding infection rates over time is key to setting up screening programs and resources for safer sex. The Chlamydia Rate, Gonorrhea Rate, Congenital Syphilis Rate, Early Non-Primary Non-Secondary Syphilis Rate (Early Latent), and Primary and Secondary Syphilis Rate indicators are now updated with 2021 data. https://bit.ly/44geoJ5

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In their new Forefront article, Rania Awaad, Neshwa B. Rajeh, Kubra Cabuk, Munjireen Sifat, and Ali Raza Khan from Stanford Muslim Mental Health and Islamic Psychology Lab discuss how the Middle Eastern and North African population has been described as the “invisible” public health population in the country due to their classification as White, leaving them out of the discussion of health disparities and inequities."The Census Bureau details its vision for census data collection as “it helps our communities determine where to build everything from schools to supermarkets, and from homes to hospitals. It helps the government decide how to distribute funds and assistance to states and localities.” Therefore, it is essential for the data to accurately represent the residents in the country and their needs, including the MENA population. The census currently represents various categories including age, sex, race, ethnicity, household composition, education level, income, employment status, and housing characteristics."Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3PxaDej

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[New Publication]Excited to share the final version of my newest article (invited by the journal):Protective role of Bacillus Calmette–Gu´erin vaccine in Alzheimer’s disease progression: A systematic review and meta-analysis"Although our results support the potential benefits of BCG vaccine in preventing AD in specific demographics, we remain cautious about interpreting such results. Further research examining the implications of BCG vaccination for prevention and possible treatment of AD should be undertaken in the future."Published in:Heliyon(Scopus Q1 (CiteScore 5.6), IF = 4.0)Can be accessed through:https://lnkd.in/eFyKqBCiORhttps://lnkd.in/e8fgwh8a#kedokteran#tungkipu#publication#publikasi#themedz#medicalresearch#research#penulisanilmiah#ilmiah#tbc#bcg#alzheimersdisease#cognitive#neurodegenerative#nervoussystem#degeneration#scopus#webofscience#scientificpublication

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Cancer is affecting younger people at an alarming rate, and the reasons are complex. It's not just lifestyle changes and genetics; social determinants of health such as access to healthy foods and systemic racism may also play a role. The push for earlier screening is more important than ever, with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommending mammography screening to start at age 40. Check out this article for more information on the shift in cancer demographics. #CancerAwareness #HealthEquity #EarlyScreening

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What we're reading today: There’s a public health crisis lurking in our data: the Census option "some other race"https://lnkd.in/eCxJ_fdv#Data #Statistics #Race #RaceEquity #HealthEquity #Healthcare #PublicHealth #epidemiology

Myth: Only people with a history of lung cancer are susceptible to developing it.Fact: Lung cancer can affect anyone. It doesn't discriminate by age or gender. Debunk the myth that only those with a family history are at risk. Lung cancer can strike unexpectedly, impacting individuals across diverse demographics. Awareness, early detection, and a proactive approach to lung health are crucial for everyone. Let's prioritize lung health, and encourage regular screenings for a comprehensive understanding of our well-being. Knowledge empowers.#LungCancerAwareness #BreakTheMyth #LungHealth #WellnessJourney#DHEEHospitals #NammaDHEE #HealthierHappier

Millions of tuberculosis cases around the globe still go undetected every year. An estimated 3.1 million out of the 10.6 million individuals who developed active#TBremained#untested,#undiagnosed,#untreated, and#unreportedin 2022. These "missing millions" represent diverse demographics across rural and urban settings. Urgent global action is imperative with enhanced public health capabilities, effective#datautilization, and innovation in TB#diagnosisand#treatment.Devex