Investigation of a norovirus outbreak among hospital staff in Zhejiang, China: tracing the source to contaminated "red bean cake". [PDF]
Duan X+8 more
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Through an international survey, we aimed to investigate the current international methods implemented for proton therapy patient selection and to determine whether COVID‐19 has impacted practice. Only one of nine respondents reported changes to patient selection approaches during the height of the pandemic, mainly ceasing use of clinical trial group ...
Lucy Wood+5 more
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Cross-border investigation of a tuberculosis outbreak in Vienna linked to a multi-country cluster among foreign-born individuals, Europe, 2021 to 2025. [PDF]
Költringer F+32 more
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A Novel In Vitro Host−Pathogen Model for Felis catus and Sporothrix Zoonotic Species Investigation
ABSTRACT Hyperendemic zoonotic sporotrichosis, attributed to Sporothrix brasiliensis, presents a significant public health challenge in Brazil. Cats exhibit severe symptoms and high fungal loads, though their susceptibility is unclear. Sporothrix schenckii can also cause feline disease, primarily seen in Asia.
Gabriele Barros Mothé+10 more
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Recombinant Myxoma Virus in European Brown Hares, 2023-2024. [PDF]
Fischer L+22 more
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Scaling Emerging Healthcare Technology: Managing Paradoxical Tensions in A Connected Health Platform
ABSTRACT To address growing geographical disparities in healthcare access and quality, connected health platforms (CHPs) have emerged as promising solutions. However, rapidly scaling CHPs poses significant challenges, particularly in managing tensions among multiple entities.
Yichuan Wang+4 more
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Autochthonous outbreak of respiratory diphtheria caused by <i>Corynebacterium diphtheriae</i>, Germany, September 2024. [PDF]
Berger A+14 more
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On‐Demand Schedules, Worker Absenteeism and Patient Dissatisfaction in Home Care Services
ABSTRACT Service companies often adopt on‐demand scheduling to balance labor costs and fluctuating market demand. However, research shows that such practices can reduce worker productivity and retention. In this study, we examine how on‐demand scheduling affects two critical outcomes: worker absenteeism and patient dissatisfaction.
Antoaneta Momcheva+3 more
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Allocating limited surveillance effort for outbreak detection of endemic foot and mouth disease. [PDF]
Greiner A+4 more
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