Introduction Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been a recurring threat to both avian and human health worldwide. The virus is spread globally through the migration of infected wild birds that transmit it to domesticated animals, including chickens. The 2024 outbreaks have brought renewed attention to this dangerous virus, with highly pathogenic avian … Continued
Zugehörigkeit der AutorInnen: World Health Network Korrespondierende Autorin: Spela, Salamon, salamon.spela.md@gmail.com Zusammenfassung Die andauernden globalen Auswirkungen der COVID-19-Pandemie verursachen weiterhin erheblichen Schaden. Zahlreiche Studien weisen darauf hin, dass selbst milde Infektionen sowie Reinfektionen zu sowohl symptomatischen als auch subklinischen gesundheitlichen Beeinträchtigungen, Behinderungen und chronischen Problemen führen können. Vaskuläre Schäden, die Neigung des Virus, Nervengewebe zu … Continued
This article after additional peer review at Medical Review and subsequent changes is now also published at https://doi.org/10.1515/mr-2024-0030 Introduction Symptomatic Long COVID affects 10-30% of the COVID-19-infected population depending on what symptoms are measured. (1-3) Organ damage might affect over 50% of post-COVID-19 individuals (4-6) and perhaps more in adolescents and children. (7) As COVID-19 continues … Continued
Waves of COVID-19 infections have continued all around the world as new variants appear. The expectation that previous infections would reduce the probability or severity of the disease has proved to be incorrect [1]. While deaths during the acute phase have been decreasing, in part due to improved disease treatment and vaccination, excess mortality continues … Continued
Author Affiliations: World Health Network Corresponding author: Spela, Salamon, salamon.spela.md@gmail.com Abstract The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic persists, causing significant harm. Extensive evidence indicates that even mild infections and reinfections can result in symptomatic and subclinical health damage, disability, and persistent infection. Vascular impacts, neurotropism, and immune dysregulation lead to impaired organ function, increased … Continued
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While our knowledge expands faster than ever, our ability to anticipate and respond to global challenges or opportunities remains limited. A political upheaval in one country, a technological innovation in another, or an epidemic in a far-away city – any of these can create a global change cascade with many unexpected repercussions. Why is this? … Continued
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world have minimized the perceived severity of COVID-19 by adjusting how pandemic data are measured and presented. For example, reducing the availability of PCR testing, alongside irregular reporting of PCR positive cases, has allowed for the appearance of “declining” cases. At the same time, the … Continued
The massive wildfires raging across numerous locations worldwide are producing a significant amount of smoke, particles, and other air pollutants. As a result, the summer of 2023 has highlighted the critical importance of air quality on health. But the covid pandemic with its highly transmissible airborne virus already taught us that bad air quality leads … Continued
Dear Infection Prevention and Control Team, I’m writing to you today as I have some concerns about the recent changes to mask policies within the trust. However, please know that part of the reason I am spending the time to contact you is because I have hope that you will truly listen; the prevalence of … Continued