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Preventing Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Disease in Children
2021
· Johns Hopkins University
This brief perspective article discusses the progress and promising strategies for RSV immunization to combat the significant burden of RSV infection in young children globally. …
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prevention: A New Era of Vaccines
2023
· Jiangsu University,
· University of Massachusetts,
· Mayo Clinic,
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Rochester Regional Health,
· Mir Neurology
This editorial discusses new vaccines for preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. RSV affects the lungs and can be serious, especially in young children and …
A Tale of Two Countries: The Life Expectancy Gap Between the United States and the United Kingdom
2024
· Johns Hopkins University
The report compares life expectancy in the U.S. and the U.K., highlighting a 2.7-year gap, with Americans living shorter lives. It describes preventable causes like …
How Dangerous is Dengue?
2024
· Johns Hopkins University
This article explains how dangerous dengue fever can be. It describes dengue as a mosquito-borne illness that causes high fever, severe headaches, and joint pain. …
Prehospital Recognition and Management of Pediatric Sepsis: A Qualitative Assessment
2023
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· The Ohio State University,
· University of Colorado,
· George Washington University
This article is about recognizing and managing sepsis in children before they reach the hospital. It describes how early detection can save lives but is …
Chemical and Biological Threats: Guidance for Breastfeeding Women, Infants, and Young Children
2024
· Johns Hopkins University
This article highlights the need for guidance on breastfeeding safety after chemical or biological weapon exposure, particularly for women and children in conflict zones. Despite …
Satisfaction With the Humanitarian Response to the 2010 Pakistan Floods: A Call for Increased Accountability to Beneficiaries
2013
· Johns Hopkins University,
· ChildLife Foundation
This article examines how people felt about the help they got after the 2010 Pakistan floods. It describes a survey of 1,800 households and finds …
Patient-Driven Resource Planning of a Health Care Facility Evacuation
2013
· George Washington University
This article describes how hospitals can plan for evacuations by focusing on patient needs. It explains that some patients need more help during an evacuation, …
The Injury Burden of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake: A Stratified Cluster Survey
2013
· Johns Hopkins University
This article describes the injury impact of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. A survey was conducted in January 2011 to estimate injury rates and medical needs …
Legal Issues Affecting Children With Preexisting Conditions During Public Health Emergencies
2013
· Johns Hopkins University
This article describes the legal challenges faced by children with preexisting health conditions during public health emergencies. It highlights issues like disrupted treatments and separation …