An association between diabetes and infection has been recognised for many years, with
infection being an important cause of death and morbidity in people with diabetes. The …

Influenza vaccines are designed to mimic natural influenza virus exposure and stimulate a
long-lasting immune response to future infections. The evolving nature of the influenza virus …

Introduction Understanding the changing epidemiology of adults hospitalized with
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) informs research priorities and public health policies …

This scientific review paper explores international and country-specific healthcare
guidelines for non-communicable diseases with the highest burden among individuals aged …

Background HEARTS in the Americas is the regional adaptation of the WHO Global
HEARTS Initiative. It is implemented in 24 countries and over 2,000 primary healthcare …

INTRODUCTION: Viral infections have been associated with the progression of
atherosclerosis and CD8+ T-cells directed against common viruses, such as influenza …

Background Stroke is a significant global cause of mortality and long-term disability,
potentially influenced by infections that heighten systemic inflammation and thrombotic …

Background and purpose Influenza vaccination is associated with a longer‐term protective
effect against stroke; however, it has a short‐term inflammatory response which may …

Population studies have suggested that viral infections may be contributing to risk of
ischemic stroke, although the mechanisms for this are unclear. In this review, we examine …

ABSTRACT In January 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted a safety concern for ischemic stroke in …