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Cureus
December 2024
Department of Pharmacy, Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Mediclinic Middle East, Dubai, ARE.
Background Drug shortages have become a significant challenge globally, affecting healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. This study aimed to assess drug shortages' prevalence, causes, and impact at a tertiary care hospital in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), providing actionable insights for future mitigation strategies. Methods A retrospective descriptive study was conducted at Mediclinic Parkview (MPAR) Hospital, part of Mediclinic Middle East (MCME), UAE.
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November 2024
Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology/Oncology, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States of America.
The COVID-19 pandemic drove a uniquely fervent pursuit to explore the potential of peptide, antibody, protein, and small-molecule based antiviral agents against severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The interaction between the SARS-CoV2 spike protein with the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor that mediates viral cell entry was a particularly interesting target given its well described protein-protein interaction (PPI). This PPI is mediated by an α-helical portion of ACE2 binding to the receptor binding domain (RBD) of the spike protein and thought to be susceptible to blockade through molecular mimicry.
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January 2025
Erasmus School of Law and Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Who should decide what passes for disinformation in a liberal democracy? During the COVID-19 pandemic, a committee set up by the Dutch Ministry of Health was actively blocking disinformation. The committee comprised civil servants, communication experts, public health experts, and representatives of commercial online platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. To a large extent, vaccine hesitancy was attributed to disinformation, defined as misinformation (or data misinterpreted) with harmful intent.
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January 2025
Department of Health Services Research and Administration, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States.
Background: Mental illness affects an estimated 25% of the global population, with treatment gaps persisting worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these challenges, leading to a significant increase in mental health issues globally. In Saudi Arabia, the lifetime prevalence of mental disorders is estimated at 34.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Surg Res
January 2025
Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. Electronic address:
Introduction: Gender disparities exist in nonresearch industry payments to U.S. physicians, but detailed analyses specific to surgeons are limited.
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