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[The role of regulatory agencies within health systems during emergencies in BrazilPapel de los organismos regulatorios en los sistemas de salud en situaciones de emergencia en Brasil].
Rev Panam Salud Publica
December 2024
Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sergio Arouca Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Rio de Janeiro-RJ Brasil Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sergio Arouca, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Rio de Janeiro-RJ, Brasil.
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- The performance of health systems relies on ensuring the right to health and is influenced by state regulatory actions aimed at reducing health risks and promoting equity.
- Regulatory agencies, particularly in Brazil (e.g., ANVISA), have adapted their practices during public health emergencies (PHEs) to enhance health system resilience, focusing on quick access to safe products, quality of care, and public communication.
- Improved response capacities, such as the expedited approval of COVID-19 vaccines and collaboration among agencies, highlight the importance of regulatory efforts in strengthening health systems and addressing challenges like misinformation.
The Impact of the Pandemic of COVID-19 on the Head Injury Fast-Track System and Surgical Outcome.
Asian J Neurosurg
December 2024
Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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- The study assessed how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the head injury fast-track system and surgical outcomes by comparing patient data before and during the pandemic.
- A total of 128 patients were analyzed from the prepandemic period and 119 from the pandemic period, showing longer emergency room processing times during COVID but no significant changes in mortality or functional outcomes.
- Though there were delays in treatment during the pandemic, the overall health outcomes for head injury patients remained comparable to the prepandemic period.
Investigating the Safety Profile of Fast-Track COVID-19 Drugs Using the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System Database: A Comparative Observational Study.
Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf
November 2024
Department of Information Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Background: The US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for multiple coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) drugs as a medical countermeasure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these drugs' fast-track nature, concerns persist regarding their efficacy and potential adverse effects. Thus, the continuous surveillance and understanding of these drugs' safety profiles are crucial in such scenarios.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Distribution of Respiratory Viral Pathogens Among the Symptomatic Respiratory Tract Infection Patients From Dhaka City in the Pre-COVID-19 Pandemic Era.
Cureus
October 2024
Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Intensive Care Medicine, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, BGD.
Rapid and accurate diagnosis is crucial for determining the etiology and, perhaps, effectively treating and preventing viral respiratory infections. A multiplex quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assay was utilized to determine the prevalence of viral etiology in cases of acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs). Outpatient department (OPD) and intensive care unit (ICU) patients with fever and respiratory symptoms were enrolled from December 2018 to April 2020.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Users' Experiences of PrEP Access, Sexual Behaviour, and Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Welsh Qualitative Study.
Health Expect
October 2024
Division of Population Medicine, PRIME Centre Wales, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK.
Background: HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) has been available in Wales since 2017. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic impacted UK sexual health services, leading to a reduction in service provision. There is a lack of research on the experiences of PrEP users during this time.
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