Public Health

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Hospital Facility Design Can Save Staff Time and Reduce Downtime

Facility materials and layout choices can cut cleaning, maintenance, and replacement time, helping hospitals reopen rooms faster with limited capital.

By Dr. A.R. Athira, MBBS · Oct 26, 2026 · 5 min read

Public Health·Modern HC

South Korea tertiary hospital reform faces cost, IT, and workforce barriers

Hospital directors in South Korea described the tertiary restructuring project as a culture shift, but financial, IT, and…

Oct 26, 2026

Public Health·BMJ Open

Long Covid Incidence Was Far Higher After Hospitalization in Lombardy Cohort

Lombardy cohort data show long covid remained common after hospitalization, and the NIH RECOVER score helped estimate longer-term…

Oct 26, 2026

Public Health·BMJ Open

Scabies outbreak control in refugee camps hampered by sanitation and supply gaps

Healthcare staff in European refugee and migrant camps described major barriers to scabies control, including poor sanitation, stigma,…

Oct 26, 2026

Public Health·BMJ Open

Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes in Slum Residents Vary Widely Worldwide

A meta-analysis of 62 studies found wide variation in hypertension and type 2 diabetes among slum residents, with…

Oct 26, 2026

Public Health·BMJ Open

Primary Care Guideline Uptake Hindered by Time, Networks, and Training Gaps

An overview of 12 reviews maps the main barriers and enablers to clinical practice guideline implementation in primary…

Oct 26, 2026

Public Health·BMJ

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Mortality, Diabetes, and Mental Health Risks

BMJ umbrella review links greater ultra-processed food exposure to higher risks of cardiovascular death, type 2 diabetes, anxiety,…

Oct 26, 2026

Public Health·EHJ

Microbiome Research in GCC Countries Remains Fragmented Across One Health Domains

A systematic review found GCC microbiome research is growing but fragmented, with uneven country output and no integrated…

Oct 26, 2026

Public Health·EHJ

Alcohol Risk Modeling in Aotearoa New Zealand Informs Drinking Guidelines

Modeling study examines alcohol-related health risks in Aotearoa New Zealand to support low-risk drinking guidance, though the abstract…

Oct 26, 2026

Public Health·FDA

FDA Finds Imported Lemon Juice Violations in Food Fraud Sweep

FDA sampling found violative imported lemon juice but no domestic violations, prompting refusals, import alert placement, and food…

Oct 26, 2026