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Sleep Problems During COVID: A Closer Look at Singapore

December 28, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic hit people's mental health hard worldwide, causing a lot of sleep problems like insomnia. This was due to sudden changes in lifestyles, worrying news, and fears of getting sick. A study in Singapore looked into how common insomnia was and what factors may cause it during the fi

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How COVID-19 Changed Diabetes Care for Ethnic Minorities: A Closer Look

December 28, 2024

You might think the COVID-19 pandemic just affected how we catch colds. But it also shook up how people with diabetes get care, especially ethnic minorities. This study took a good look at how the pandemic changed things like controlling diabetes and using online or phone appointments. They wanted t

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How Different News Sources Talked About COVID Vaccines

December 28, 2024

When the COVID-19 vaccines were first announced, they sparked a lot of debate. Most studies focused on misinformation on social media, but not much was said about how mainstream and alternative news sources talked about the vaccines. To fill this gap, researchers used cognitive network science and n

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Masks Back in Action at KHSC in Response to COVID-19 Surge

December 28, 2024

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) recently made masks mandatory again in certain areas due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. Starting immediately, masks became a requirement in all inpatient units, the Emergency Department, the Urgent Care Centre, and the Children’s Outpatient

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Lung Cancer & COVID-19: A Diagnostic Delay

December 28, 2024

Lung cancer is a serious disease that needs quick action. The COVID-19 pandemic changed how healthcare works worldwide, causing problems for people who might have cancer. In northern Poland, hospitals had to change how they worked, and some patients had to wait longer to be checked. This delay in di

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COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Disabled Kenyans: What Matters Most?

December 27, 2024

Let's talk about vaccines and why some disabled people in Kenya aren't getting their COVID-19 shots. A study found that 59% of disabled folks were fully vaccinated, but those with mental or self-care issues were left behind. What makes someone decide to get vaccinated? Trust in the benefits, doctor'

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COVID-19: How Politics Played a Role in Colorado's Death Toll

December 27, 2024

Imagine walking through the streets of Colorado during the COVID-19 pandemic. You might have noticed that some counties were hit harder than others. Why was that? Researchers found a surprising link between the outcome of the 2020 presidential election and COVID-19 mortality rates. Let's break it d

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Covid-19's Impact on Maternal Health in Ghana: A Look at NHIS Data

December 27, 2024

Did you know that the COVID-19 pandemic not only shook up life as we knew it but also had a significant effect on healthcare services? Let's zoom in on Ghana for a moment. The country's National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) tracks how the pandemic impacted moms-to-be and newborns. Researchers div

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Why Denmark Kept Calm Amidst the COVID-19 Storm

December 26, 2024

When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, it upended economies, societies, and healthcare systems. But Denmark, a small European country, seemed to sail through with remarkable steadiness. This begs the question: what made Denmark's healthcare system and society so resilient against the pan

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Setting Fair Prices for COVID-19 Vaccines: A Math-Based Approach

December 26, 2024

You might think setting the price for COVID-19 vaccines is simple. But it's not. The World Health Organization (WHO) wants these vaccines to be like a global public good – available and affordable to everyone. That's a tall order, especially with two big players, Pfizer and Moderna, in the U. S. mar