In this study, we explore transfer entropy (TE) as a tool to explore the evolution of population contact patterns in epidemic processes. Initially, we apply TE to a classical age-stratified SIR model and find that the inferred patterns align with the interaction structure of the population, as defined by the age-mixing matrix. Applying this methodology to the COVID-19 pandemic data from Spain, we illustrate how TE can capture temporal changes in individual behavior.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMeasures to curb the spread of SARS-CoV-2 impacted not only COVID-19 dynamics, but also other infectious diseases, such as dengue in Brazil. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted not only transmission dynamics due to changes in mobility patterns, but also several aspects of surveillance, such as care seeking behavior and clinical capacity. However, we lack a clear understanding of the overall impact on dengue in different parts of Brazil and the contribution of individual causal drivers.
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October 2024
Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. is a multipurpose crop native to the Mediterranean and middle east regions and mainly known for the hepatoprotective properties of fruit-derived silymarin.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The Stoptober House is part of the annual national Stoptober smoking cessation campaign in the Netherlands. During the first week of October, 48 volunteers resided in the tobacco-free Stoptober House for 5 days and received smoking cessation counseling. This pilot study explored how the Stoptober House may have facilitated smoking cessation among participants.
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