Press review
The essentials of recent medical publications, unpacked by our newsroom into a clear, sourced digest, specialty by specialty.
PediatricsFlu at school: what if it all began with education?
By Ana Espino | Published on september 8, 2025 | 2 min read#Influenza #Vaccination #HealthEducation #SchoolHealth #Prevention Influenza is an acute respiratory infection that affects millions of children each year, contributing to significant morbidity and transmission in school settings. Despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine, pediatric vaccination coverage in China remains low,
InfectiologySchool epidemics: should we raise the alarm?
By Ana Espino | Published on September 2, 2025 | 3 min read#Gastroenteritis #Infection #SchoolEpidemic Acute gastroenteritis ranks among the most common infections worldwide. It represents a major cause of absenteeism and morbidity in schools. Children, who are particularly vulnerable due to their still-developing immune systems and the close contact within educational settings, are at heightened
Public Health and Social MedicineVaccinate better, vaccinate more?
By Ana Espino | Published on september 3, 2025 | 3 min read#HPV #Vaccination #CervicalCancer #VaccineCoverage Cervical cancer, caused by persistent infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality among women in many countries. Although the HPV vaccine has proven safe and effective, vaccination coverage remains insufficient, particularly in r
Public Health and Social MedicineAt work, alone or together?
By Ana Espino | Published on September 5, 2025 | 2 min read#MentalHealth #WorkplaceWellBeing #WorkStress #QualityOfWorkLife Mental health and well-being at work are now recognized as central issues, both for public health and for organizational performance. Yet most traditional approaches to prevention and management remain focused on material conditions (safety, schedules, workload), often overlo
Public Health and Social MedicineVaccinating more children: which strategies really work?
By Ana Espino | Published on September 1st, 2025 | 4 min read#Vaccination #VaccineCoverage #Immunization #Prevention Childhood vaccination is one of the most effective tools in public health, playing a key role in preventing serious infectious diseases such as measles, pertussis, and poliomyelitis. It has drastically reduced morbidity and mortality linked to these conditions, saving millions of li
PsychiatryHolidays that heal
By Ana Espino | Published on August 29, 2025 | 3 min read#EmotionalDisorders #MentalHealth #Psychiatry Emotional and behavioral disorders in children represent a major public health challenge, with consequences on personal development, academic learning, and social relationships. While school holidays provide children with much-needed rest, they may also expose some to a lack of stimulation, isola
PsychiatryCan AI save teen lives?
By Ana Espino | Published on August 28, 2025 | 3 min read#AdolescentSuicidality #AI #MachineLearning #Prevention Suicide ranks among the leading causes of death in adolescents, making it a particularly pressing public health issue. Traditional methods of risk assessment rely mainly on clinical interviews and standardized questionnaires. However, these approaches face major limitations: underreport
PsychiatryTraveling to rebuild oneself
By Ana Espino | Published on August 27, 2025 | 2 min read#ChronicMentalDisorders #Rehabilitation #Travel #MentalHealth Chronic mental disorders—such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or borderline personality disorder—have a profound and lasting impact on quality of life, social integration, and the ability to participate fully in community life. They are often accompanied by social isolation, h
PsychiatryTraining to save lives
By Ana Espino | Published on August 26, 2025 | 2 min read#SuicidePrevention #Education #MentalHealth Suicide is a leading cause of preventable death, affecting all age groups and representing a major global public health concern. Health and social care students are expected to play a central role in prevention. Yet, their initial training often includes little specific content on identifying and m
PediatricsWhen a father’s anxiety leaves a mark
By Ana Espino | Published on August 25, 2025 | 3 min read#PaternalAnxiety #ChildMentalHealth #EmotionalDevelopment Paternal anxiety is a psychological disorder characterized by persistent and excessive levels of anxiety, which can interfere with daily functioning, family relationships, and parenting. While scientific literature has long focused on maternal anxiety and its impact on child developme
Anesthesia and Intensive CareAnesthesia and the brain: mere sleep or true disruption?
By Lila Rouland | Published on August 22, 2025 | 2 min read#POCD #Neurology #Anesthesia #Surgery Postoperative cognitive decline (POCD) is a frequent and concerning complication, particularly among elderly patients undergoing major surgery. This condition manifests as impairments in memory, attention, or processing speed, which may durably impact quality of life, delay recovery, and increase the r
NeurologySingle-cell epigenomic rewiring in alzheimer’s disease progression and cognitive resilience
By Lila Rouland | Published on August 21, 2025 | 2 min read#Alzheimer #CognitiveResilience Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains the leading cause of dementia, characterized by progressive memory loss and neuronal degeneration. While the accumulation of amyloid plaques and tau tangles is well established, the epigenetic mechanisms underlying neuronal vulnerability and resilience are still poorly unders