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Implications of social media misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine confidence among pregnant women in Africa
(2022)
Abstract:
It has been over a year since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and subsequently a global pandemic. The world has experienced ...
Monkeypox Outbreaks in 2022: Battling Another "Pandemic" of Misinformation
(2022-07)
Abstract:
Monkeypox is a virus that was formerly recognized as a rare zoonotic disease but has been noted as an emerging disease of concern where there are significant gaps in knowledge. In 2022, Monkeypox outbreaks are ...
A successful management of left-sided posterior congenital diaphragmatic hernia of the jejunum, ileum, colon and left kidney: a case report
(2022-10)
Abstract:
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare developmental anomaly in which abdominal contents herniate into the thoracic cavity due to underdevelopment of the diaphragm, possibly leading to pulmonary hypoplasia. ...
The psychological aftermath of an emerging infection affecting pregnant women: is monkeypox to blame?
(2022-12)
Introduction:
As the world grapples with life changed by the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging infections with consequential public health threats continue to be invariably reported in various regions of ...
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: A narrative review of four South Asian countries
(2022)
Objectives:
Vaccine hesitancy remains a global issue, especially within poverty-stricken countries where there’s an interplay of financial and nonfinancial barriers. This narrative review aims to understand attitudes and ...
A potential rise of breast cancer risk in the UAE post-COVID-19 lockdown: A call for action
(2022)
Introduction:
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first detected in late December of 2019 with early reports of pneumonia-like symptoms from Wuhan, China. This outbreak has quickly caused major healthcare havoc, with ...
Double trouble: COVID-19 vaccine misinformation amidst conflict in Ukraine
(2022-08)
Abstract:
The repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic have presented valuable insights into new public health challenges which were once difficult to recognize. At the core of this strenuous public health emergency, lies ...
Rise of monkeypox: Lessons from COVID-19 pandemic to mitigate global health crises
(2022)
Introduction:
The emergence and spread of infectious diseases with pandemic potential has occurred regularly throughout history. HIV/AIDS, bubonic plague, smallpox, and influenza are some of the highest-profile examples. ...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): Does the Challenge End at Conception?
(2022)
Abstract:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent condition that not only has the potential to impede conception but also represents the most common endocrine dysfunction in fertile women. It is considered a ...