Publications by authors named "D Harvin"
Introduction: Civilian healthcare workers (HCW) and medical facilities are directly and indirectly impacted by armed conflict. In the Russia-Ukraine war, acute trauma care needs grew, the workforce was destabilised by HCW migrating or shifting roles to meet conflict needs, and facilities faced surge events. Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) exposure risks created unique preparedness needs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe have investigated the function of inositol hexakisphosphate (IP6) and inositol pentakisphosphate (IP5) in the replication of murine leukemia virus (MLV). While IP6 is known to be critical for the life cycle of HIV-1, its significance in MLV remains unexplored. We find that IP6 is indeed important for MLV replication.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe have investigated the function of inositol hexakisphosphate (IP6) and inositol pentakisphosphate (IP5) in the replication of murine leukemia virus (MLV). While IP6 is known to be critical for the life cycle of HIV-1, its significance in MLV remains unexplored. We find that IP6 is indeed important for MLV replication.
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- This study assessed the effectiveness of a CBRNE training course implemented during the Russia-Ukraine War, focusing on changes in knowledge and skill confidence among participants.
- Conducted over three months in various Ukrainian cities, the training included written exams and practical assessments, with significant improvements observed in pre and post-course test scores (from 57.8% to 81.4%).
- The program proved successful, with 90.7% of participants showing increased test scores and enhanced self-efficacy in recognizing and managing CBRNE incidents, suggesting a need for further research on knowledge retention and improved training resources.
Crisis standards of care within the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
J Emerg Manag
February 2023
The ability of the healthcare infrastructure to overcome overwhelming needs during a crisis or disaster with equitable care stems from the implementation of crisis standards of care (CSC). CSC provides a framework for the discussion and planning of how to adapt care to meet these needs, while focusing on the greatest good for the greatest number. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged healthcare infrastructure, but no formal CSC declaration or disclosure to the public within the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic leads to the need for further inquiry surrounding the planning and implementation for CSC.
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