Vaccines are important for protecting individuals at increased risk of severe infections, including patients undergoing DMARD therapy. However, DMARD therapy can also compromise the immune system, leading to impaired responses to vaccination. This
BACKGROUND: We investigated the impact of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a new service of the statutory health insurance (SHI) on the incidence of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Germany. In addition, PrEP needs and
CONCLUSION: This study indicates that crucial processes related to the therapeutic relationship can be initiated via video, without prior face-to-face contact. Given the limited nonverbal communication cues in video appointments, it remains unclear
SARS-CoV-2, the pathogen of COVID-19, has introduced massive confirmed cases and millions of deaths worldwide, which poses a serious public health threat. For the early diagnosis of COVID-19, we have constructed an electrochemical biosensor-combined
The transmission rate is a central parameter in mathematical models of infectious disease. Its pivotal role in outbreak dynamics makes estimating the current transmission rate and uncovering its dependence on relevant covariates a core challenge in
CONCLUSION: Paxlovid is effective at reducing the risk of death due to COVID-19 in patients with omicron BA.5 infection, especially in older patients, regardless of vaccination status. This suggests that older patients with COVID-19-related symptoms
CONCLUSION: Considering that mental health and psychological care services are severely lacking in Nigeria, digital health information sources present an opportunity to improve access and delivery of mental health services. The different associations
CONCLUSION: In the last three decades, Peru experienced significant improvements in LE and child survival and an increase in the burden of NCDs and associated disability. The Peruvian healthcare system must be redesigned to respond to this