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Dr. Zhaohui Su
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA

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Review
Published: 28 June 2021 in Globalization and Health
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Background Due to COVID-19, domestic violence victims face a range of mental health challenges, possibly resulting in substantial human and economic consequences. However, there is a lack of mental health interventions tailored to domestic violence victims and in the context of COVID-19. In this study, we aim to identify interventions that can improve domestic violence victims’ mental health amid the COVID-19 pandemic to address the research gap. Main text Drawing insights from established COVID-19 review frameworks and a comprehensive review of PubMed literature, we obtained information on interventions that can address domestic violence victims’ mental health challenges amid COVID-19. We identified practical and timely solutions that can be utilized to address mental health challenges domestic violence victims face amid COVID-19, mainly focusing on (1) decreasing victims’ exposure to the abuser and (2) increasing victims’ access to mental health services. Conclusion Domestic violence is a public health crisis that affects all demographics and could result in significant morbidity and mortality. In addition to emphasizing mental health challenges faced by domestic violence victims, multidisciplinary interventions are identified that could provide timely and practical solutions to domestic violence victims amid the pandemic, which range from tailored shelter home strategies, education programs, escape plans, laws and regulations, as well as more technology-based mental health solutions. There is a significant need for more multipronged and multidisciplinary strategies to address domestic violence amid and beyond the pandemic, particularly interventions that could capitalize on the ubiquity and cost-effectiveness of technology-based solutions.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Stephanie Roth; Quanlei Li; Sabina Šegalo; Feng Shi; Shelly Wagers. Mental health solutions for domestic violence victims amid COVID-19: a review of the literature. Globalization and Health 2021, 17, 1 -11.

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Zhaohui Su, Dean McDonnell, Stephanie Roth, Quanlei Li, Sabina Šegalo, Feng Shi, Shelly Wagers. Mental health solutions for domestic violence victims amid COVID-19: a review of the literature. Globalization and Health. 2021; 17 (1):1-11.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Stephanie Roth; Quanlei Li; Sabina Šegalo; Feng Shi; Shelly Wagers. 2021. "Mental health solutions for domestic violence victims amid COVID-19: a review of the literature." Globalization and Health 17, no. 1: 1-11.

Earlycite article
Published: 01 June 2021 in Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics
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Purpose This paper explores the role of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as a tourism recovery drawcard to boost China's inbound tourism after COVID-19. Design/methodology/approach This paper employed a mixed method involving a cross-disciplinary literature review along with reflections from experts in TCM and health communication to inform tourism management. Specifically, this paper examines TCM and its potential benefits as a medical tourism drawcard to combat COVID-19. The selected literature focusses on the image and merits of TCM to frame how this medical philosophy can be used to position China as a tourist destination. Reflections on the use of TCM as a tourism marketing tool can guide promotional strategies from the Chinese government and destination managers during and after COVID-19. Findings The Chinese government, the tourism industry (e.g. destination managers), the media and tourists must focus on three aspects of the role of TCM: to provide medical benefits to travellers amid COVID-19 and beyond, elevate China as a destination for global medical tourists and be leveraged as a tool for economic recovery. Practical implications The paper builds a tourism recovery framework for stakeholders to adopt tailored TCM communication strategies to boost its inbound tourism programme. Originality/value This paper is the first academic paper to review TCM comprehensively and critically in relation to China tourism and post-COVID-19 recovery measures.

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Jun Wen; Carol Chunfeng Wang; Edmund Goh; Zhaohui Su; Tianyu Ying. Traditional Chinese medicine as a tourism recovery drawcard to boost China's inbound tourism after COVID-19. Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics 2021, ahead-of-p, 1 .

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Jun Wen, Carol Chunfeng Wang, Edmund Goh, Zhaohui Su, Tianyu Ying. Traditional Chinese medicine as a tourism recovery drawcard to boost China's inbound tourism after COVID-19. Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics. 2021; ahead-of-p (ahead-of-p):1.

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Jun Wen; Carol Chunfeng Wang; Edmund Goh; Zhaohui Su; Tianyu Ying. 2021. "Traditional Chinese medicine as a tourism recovery drawcard to boost China's inbound tourism after COVID-19." Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics ahead-of-p, no. ahead-of-p: 1.

Review
Published: 25 May 2021 in Journal of Medical Internet Research
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Background With advances in science and technology, biotechnology is becoming more accessible to people of all demographics. These advances inevitably hold the promise to improve personal and population well-being and welfare substantially. It is paradoxical that while greater access to biotechnology on a population level has many advantages, it may also increase the likelihood and frequency of biodisasters due to accidental or malicious use. Similar to “Disease X” (describing unknown naturally emerging pathogenic diseases with a pandemic potential), we term this unknown risk from biotechnologies “Biodisaster X.” To date, no studies have examined the potential role of information technologies in preventing and mitigating Biodisaster X. Objective This study aimed to explore (1) what Biodisaster X might entail and (2) solutions that use artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging 6G technologies to help monitor and manage Biodisaster X threats. Methods A review of the literature on applying AI and 6G technologies for monitoring and managing biodisasters was conducted on PubMed, using articles published from database inception through to November 16, 2020. Results Our findings show that Biodisaster X has the potential to upend lives and livelihoods and destroy economies, essentially posing a looming risk for civilizations worldwide. To shed light on Biodisaster X threats, we detailed effective AI and 6G-enabled strategies, ranging from natural language processing to deep learning–based image analysis to address issues ranging from early Biodisaster X detection (eg, identification of suspicious behaviors), remote design and development of pharmaceuticals (eg, treatment development), and public health interventions (eg, reactive shelter-at-home mandate enforcement), as well as disaster recovery (eg, sentiment analysis of social media posts to shed light on the public’s feelings and readiness for recovery building). Conclusions Biodisaster X is a looming but avoidable catastrophe. Considering the potential human and economic consequences Biodisaster X could cause, actions that can effectively monitor and manage Biodisaster X threats must be taken promptly and proactively. Rather than solely depending on overstretched professional attention of health experts and government officials, it is perhaps more cost-effective and practical to deploy technology-based solutions to prevent and control Biodisaster X threats. This study discusses what Biodisaster X could entail and emphasizes the importance of monitoring and managing Biodisaster X threats by AI techniques and 6G technologies. Future studies could explore how the convergence of AI and 6G systems may further advance the preparedness for high-impact, less likely events beyond Biodisaster X.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Barry L Bentley; Jiguang He; Feng Shi; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Junaid Ahmad; Peng Jia. Addressing Biodisaster X Threats With Artificial Intelligence and 6G Technologies: Literature Review and Critical Insights. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2021, 23, e26109 .

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Zhaohui Su, Dean McDonnell, Barry L Bentley, Jiguang He, Feng Shi, Ali Cheshmehzangi, Junaid Ahmad, Peng Jia. Addressing Biodisaster X Threats With Artificial Intelligence and 6G Technologies: Literature Review and Critical Insights. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2021; 23 (5):e26109.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Barry L Bentley; Jiguang He; Feng Shi; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Junaid Ahmad; Peng Jia. 2021. "Addressing Biodisaster X Threats With Artificial Intelligence and 6G Technologies: Literature Review and Critical Insights." Journal of Medical Internet Research 23, no. 5: e26109.

Commentary
Published: 20 May 2021 in BMJ Global Health
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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Jaffar Abbas; Xiaoshan Li; Yuyang Cai. The promise and perils of Unit 731 data to advance COVID-19 research. BMJ Global Health 2021, 6, e004772 .

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Zhaohui Su, Dean McDonnell, Ali Cheshmehzangi, Jaffar Abbas, Xiaoshan Li, Yuyang Cai. The promise and perils of Unit 731 data to advance COVID-19 research. BMJ Global Health. 2021; 6 (5):e004772.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Jaffar Abbas; Xiaoshan Li; Yuyang Cai. 2021. "The promise and perils of Unit 731 data to advance COVID-19 research." BMJ Global Health 6, no. 5: e004772.

Journal article
Published: 12 May 2021 in Sustainability
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The COVID-19 pandemic has spread rapidly all over the world, affecting many countries to varying degrees. In this study, an in-depth analysis of the factors influencing the spread of COVID-19 is offered mainly through big data in the European Union (EU) context. In doing so, the data of the first wave of the pandemic are assessed. Afterward, we evaluate the impacts of the COVID-19 spread in specific countries and regions. Based on the existing literature, mobility is recognized as a significant direct factor affecting disease transmission. The same applies to the case of COVID-19. However, compared with the analysis of mobility itself, this paper explores more profound reasons that affect mobility, ranging from policy and economy to geographical and transportation factors. Specifically, this paper studies nine EU countries based on their population density and the degree of impact of the epidemic in the first six months (February to July 2020) of the pandemic. Our study aims to illustrate how policies, economies, and geographical locations (including transportation factors) directly or indirectly affect the spread of the novel coronavirus by applying the SEIR model to analyze all selected countries’ big data. The key findings of this research are: (1) the timeliness of relevant policies and the effectiveness of government implementation indirectly limit the spread of the epidemic by reducing population mobility; (2) a better medical level would contribute to detect, isolate, and treat patients, and help control the epidemic; and (3) the large land borders and developed transportation between countries exacerbate the spread of the COVID-19. The paper contributes to ongoing research on COVID-19 by addressing the above points.

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Ali Cheshmehzangi; Maycon Sedrez; Junhang Ren; Dezhou Kong; Yifan Shen; Sinan Bao; Junhao Xu; Zhaohui Su; Ayotunde Dawodu. The Effect of Mobility on the Spread of COVID-19 in Light of Regional Differences in the European Union. Sustainability 2021, 13, 5395 .

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Ali Cheshmehzangi, Maycon Sedrez, Junhang Ren, Dezhou Kong, Yifan Shen, Sinan Bao, Junhao Xu, Zhaohui Su, Ayotunde Dawodu. The Effect of Mobility on the Spread of COVID-19 in Light of Regional Differences in the European Union. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (10):5395.

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Ali Cheshmehzangi; Maycon Sedrez; Junhang Ren; Dezhou Kong; Yifan Shen; Sinan Bao; Junhao Xu; Zhaohui Su; Ayotunde Dawodu. 2021. "The Effect of Mobility on the Spread of COVID-19 in Light of Regional Differences in the European Union." Sustainability 13, no. 10: 5395.

Perspectives
Published: 01 May 2021 in Risk Management and Healthcare Policy
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Background: This study focuses on how educating people through social media platforms can help reduce the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 to manage the global health crisis. The pandemic has posed a global mental health crisis, and correct information is indispensable to dispel uncertainty, fear, and mental stress to unify global communities in collective combat against COVID-19 disease worldwide. Mounting studies specified that manifestly endless coronavirus-related newsfeeds and death numbers considerably increased the risk of global mental health issues. Social media provided positive and negative data, and the COVID-19 has resulted in a worldwide infodemic. It has eroded public trust and impeded virus restraint, which outlived the coronavirus pandemic itself. Methods: The study incorporated the narrative review analysis based on the existing literature related to mental health problems using the non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) approach to minimize the COVID-19 adverse consequences on global mental health. The study performed a search of the electronic databases available at PsycINFO, PubMed, and LISTA. This research incorporates the statistical data related to the COVID-19 provided by the WHO, John Hopkins University, and Pakistani Ministry of Health. Results: Pakistan reported the second-highest COVID-19 cases within South Asia, the fifth-highest number of cases in Asia after Iran, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the 14th highest recorded cases, as of October 14, 2020. Pakistan effectively managed the COVID-19 pandemic in the second wave. It stands at the eighth-highest number of confirmed cases in Asia, the 3rd-highest in South Asia, and the 28th-highest number of established patients globally, as of February20, 2021. Conclusion: The COVID-19 has resulted in over 108.16 million confirmed cases, deaths over 2.374 million, and a recovery of 80.16 million people worldwide, as of February 12, 2021. This study focused on exploring the COVID-19 pandemic’s adverse effects on global public health and the indispensable role of social media to provide the correct information in the COVID-19 health crisis. The findings’ generalizability offers helpful insight for crisis management and contributes to the scientific literature. The results might provide a stepping-stone for conduct future empirical studies by including other factors to conclude exciting developments.

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Jaffar Abbas; Dake Wang; Zhaohui Su; Arash Ziapour. The Role of Social Media in the Advent of COVID-19 Pandemic: Crisis Management, Mental Health Challenges and Implications. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy 2021, ume 14, 1917 -1932.

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Jaffar Abbas, Dake Wang, Zhaohui Su, Arash Ziapour. The Role of Social Media in the Advent of COVID-19 Pandemic: Crisis Management, Mental Health Challenges and Implications. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy. 2021; ume 14 ():1917-1932.

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Jaffar Abbas; Dake Wang; Zhaohui Su; Arash Ziapour. 2021. "The Role of Social Media in the Advent of COVID-19 Pandemic: Crisis Management, Mental Health Challenges and Implications." Risk Management and Healthcare Policy ume 14, no. : 1917-1932.

Journal article
Published: 25 April 2021 in Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences
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Corruption in healthcare is on the rise. When corruption infiltrates global health, causes embezzlement of public health funds, malfunctioning medical equipment, fraudulent or ineffective health services such as expired medicines and fake vaccines that could have life-or-death consequences. A corrupt healthcare system, amid global health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, when resources are in constraint and trust is in high demand, can lead to devastating, though avoidable, health and economic consequences. It is imperative for policymakers, health experts, patients, caregivers, and global health funders to promptly acknowledge and address corruption in healthcare. The current pandemic generates an emergency and disorder state on health care systems across the globe, especially in low- and middle-income countries, where a weakening of control measures is evident, creating the perfect storm for corruption. This paper builds on existing research to examine processes that support essential stakeholder engagement in anti-corruption efforts. In this context, an extensive review of literature has been conducted by using various databases such as PubMed, Science direct, SCOPUS, Research Gate, and Google Scholar and a total of 45 articles and documents on corruption and COVID-19 were screened and selected by authors independently. To fill the knowledge gaps about the need for actions to be taken during a pandemic like COVID-19, we propose an anti-corruption grassroots movement that focuses on changing the social norms surrounding corruption in healthcare. By pushing forward a practice that normalizes conversations about corruption in everyday health practices and involving more stakeholders in the protection of public health resources, we argue that not only local health systems can become more resilient and resistant to corruption, but also global health initiatives can become more effective and efficient to improve individual and global health.

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Jorge A. Sánchez-Duque; Zhaohui Su; Diego Rosselli; Maria Camila Chica-Ocampo; Maria Isabel Lotero-Puentes; Ana M. Bolaños-Portilla; Manish Dhawan; Alfonso J. Rodríguez-Morales; Kuldeep Dhama. THE IGNORED PANDEMIC OF PUBLIC HEALTH CORRUPTION: A CALL FOR ACTION AMID AND BEYOND SARS-COV-2/COVID-19. Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences 2021, 9, 108 -116.

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Jorge A. Sánchez-Duque, Zhaohui Su, Diego Rosselli, Maria Camila Chica-Ocampo, Maria Isabel Lotero-Puentes, Ana M. Bolaños-Portilla, Manish Dhawan, Alfonso J. Rodríguez-Morales, Kuldeep Dhama. THE IGNORED PANDEMIC OF PUBLIC HEALTH CORRUPTION: A CALL FOR ACTION AMID AND BEYOND SARS-COV-2/COVID-19. Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences. 2021; 9 (2):108-116.

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Jorge A. Sánchez-Duque; Zhaohui Su; Diego Rosselli; Maria Camila Chica-Ocampo; Maria Isabel Lotero-Puentes; Ana M. Bolaños-Portilla; Manish Dhawan; Alfonso J. Rodríguez-Morales; Kuldeep Dhama. 2021. "THE IGNORED PANDEMIC OF PUBLIC HEALTH CORRUPTION: A CALL FOR ACTION AMID AND BEYOND SARS-COV-2/COVID-19." Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences 9, no. 2: 108-116.

Journal article
Published: 17 April 2021 in Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health
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Health campaign interventions, particularly those tailored to the target audience’s needs and preferences, can cost-effectively change people’s attitudes and behaviors towards better health decision-making. However, there is limited research on how to best tailor seasonal influenza vaccination campaigns for young adults. Vaccination is vital in protecting young adults and their social circles (vulnerable populations like older adults) from the influenza virus and critical in shaping these emerging adults’ vaccination habits in the long run. However, amid the prevalence of easily-accessible, attention-grabbing, and often malicious false and misinformation (e.g., COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy theories), it may be more challenging to develop vaccination messages that resonate with young adults well enough to attract their attention. Therefore, to bridge the research gap, this study examines young adults’ preferences for seasonal influenza vaccination campaigns to inform effective intervention design and development. Qualitative survey questions were developed to gauge young adults’ preferences for seasonal influenza vaccination campaigns. A total of 545 young adults (73.9% female, Mage ​= ​19.89, SD ​= ​1.44) from a large University offered complete answers to a cross-sectional online survey. Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis procedures were adopted to guide the data analysis process. Thematic analysis revealed that young adults prefer seasonal influenza vaccination campaigns that rely on (1) quality and balanced information from (2) credible information sources, positioned in the (3) relevant health contexts, (4) emphasize actionable messages, and incorporate (5) persuasive campaign design. Interestingly, while many participants underscored the importance of fear-appeal messages in persuading them to take health actions, some young adults also suggested avoiding fear campaigns due to discomfort. Insights of the study can inform seasonal influenza vaccination design and development, and have the potential to shed light on vaccination messaging in other vaccine contexts, such as COVID-19 vaccines. Results also underscore the need for health experts and government officials to adopt a more nuanced approach when selecting persuasive campaign appeals. While some young adults may resonate well with fear appeals, others may not. Future research could examine the underlying mechanisms that drive young adults’ preference for vaccination campaign intervention to enrich the literature further.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Jun Wen; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Junaid Ahmad; Edmund Goh; Xiaoshan Li; Sabina Šegalo; Michael Mackert; Yu-Tao Xiang; Peiyu Wang. Young adults’ preferences for influenza vaccination campaign messages: Implications for COVID-19 vaccine intervention design and development. Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health 2021, 14, 100261 .

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Zhaohui Su, Dean McDonnell, Jun Wen, Ali Cheshmehzangi, Junaid Ahmad, Edmund Goh, Xiaoshan Li, Sabina Šegalo, Michael Mackert, Yu-Tao Xiang, Peiyu Wang. Young adults’ preferences for influenza vaccination campaign messages: Implications for COVID-19 vaccine intervention design and development. Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health. 2021; 14 ():100261.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Jun Wen; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Junaid Ahmad; Edmund Goh; Xiaoshan Li; Sabina Šegalo; Michael Mackert; Yu-Tao Xiang; Peiyu Wang. 2021. "Young adults’ preferences for influenza vaccination campaign messages: Implications for COVID-19 vaccine intervention design and development." Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health 14, no. : 100261.

Review
Published: 01 February 2021 in Systematic Reviews
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Background Cancer patients are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19, partially owing to their compromised immune systems and curbed or cut cancer healthcare services caused by the pandemic. As a result, cancer caregivers may have to shoulder triple crises: the COVID-19 pandemic, pronounced healthcare needs from the patient, and elevated need for care from within. While technology-based health interventions have the potential to address unique challenges cancer caregivers face amid COVID-19, limited insights are available. Thus, to bridge this gap, we aim to identify technology-based interventions designed for cancer caregivers and report the characteristics and effects of these interventions concerning cancer caregivers' distinctive challenges amid COVID-19. Methods A systematic search of the literature will be conducted in PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Scopus from the database inception to the end of March 2021. Articles that center on technology-based interventions for cancer caregivers will be included in the review. The search strategy will be developed in consultation with an academic librarian who is experienced in systematic review studies. Titles, abstracts, and full-text articles will be screened against eligibility criteria developed a priori. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses procedures will be followed for the reporting process. Conclusions COVID-19 has upended cancer care as we know it. Findings of this study can shed light on evidence-based and practical solutions cancer caregivers can utilize to mitigate the unique challenges they face amid COVID-19. Furthermore, results of this study will also offer valuable insights for researchers who aim to develop interventions for cancer caregivers in the context of COVID-19. In addition, we also expect to be able to identify areas for improvement that need to be addressed in order for health experts to more adequately help cancer caregivers weather the storm of global health crises like COVID-19 and beyond. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42020196301

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Bin Liang; Jennifer Kue; Xiaoshan Li; Sabina Šegalo; Shailesh Advani; Bertha E. Flores; Jing Wang. Technology-based health solutions for cancer caregivers to better shoulder the impact of COVID-19: a systematic review protocol. Systematic Reviews 2021, 10, 1 -6.

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Zhaohui Su, Dean McDonnell, Bin Liang, Jennifer Kue, Xiaoshan Li, Sabina Šegalo, Shailesh Advani, Bertha E. Flores, Jing Wang. Technology-based health solutions for cancer caregivers to better shoulder the impact of COVID-19: a systematic review protocol. Systematic Reviews. 2021; 10 (1):1-6.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Bin Liang; Jennifer Kue; Xiaoshan Li; Sabina Šegalo; Shailesh Advani; Bertha E. Flores; Jing Wang. 2021. "Technology-based health solutions for cancer caregivers to better shoulder the impact of COVID-19: a systematic review protocol." Systematic Reviews 10, no. 1: 1-6.

Letter to the editor
Published: 25 January 2021 in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
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Unavoidable and often difficult to predict, disasters are a fact of life that can only be tackled by preparation. The reflexive approaches made by governments towards COVID-19 reveal the lack of readiness and inadequacies of responses to disasters. Considering COVID-19 is mutating, and the looming presence of future pandemics, there is a need for the society at large to develop a disaster readiness mindset. In this paper, we aim to address the role of disaster readiness, what a disaster mindset entails, and why it is important for health organizations and government agencies to develop a disaster readiness mindset amid and beyond COVID-19.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Junaid Ahmad. The need for a disaster readiness mindset: A key lesson from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 2021, 1 -2.

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Zhaohui Su, Dean McDonnell, Junaid Ahmad. The need for a disaster readiness mindset: A key lesson from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. 2021; ():1-2.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Junaid Ahmad. 2021. "The need for a disaster readiness mindset: A key lesson from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , no. : 1-2.

Discussion
Published: 20 January 2021 in Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health
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COVID-19 vaccines are by no means a silver bullet. With more COVID-19 vaccines expecting approval in the coming months, it is necessary to note that vaccine availability does not equate to vaccine accessibility, nor vaccine efficacy. Some research suggests that approximately 9 out of 10 individuals living in lower-income countries will not have access to COVID-19 vaccines until 2023 or later. For higher-income countries, such as the United States, the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy may further compound the situation. These insights combined, in turn, emphasize the fact that even though COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more available, safety measures (e.g., face masks, personal hygiene, and social distancing) are still of pivotal importance in protecting personal and public health against COVID-19. Furthermore, this paper argues for the continued imperative for health experts and government officials to communicate and emphasize the importance of COVID-19 safety measures with the public, to make sure people are protected against COVID-19 till the pandemic ceases to pose a threat to personal or public health.

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Zhaohui Su; Jun Wen; Dean McDonnell; Edmund Goh; Xiaoshan Li; Sabina Šegalo; Junaid Ahmad; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Yu-Tao Xiang. Vaccines are not yet a silver bullet: The imperative of continued communication about the importance of COVID-19 safety measures. Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health 2021, 12, 100204 -100204.

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Zhaohui Su, Jun Wen, Dean McDonnell, Edmund Goh, Xiaoshan Li, Sabina Šegalo, Junaid Ahmad, Ali Cheshmehzangi, Yu-Tao Xiang. Vaccines are not yet a silver bullet: The imperative of continued communication about the importance of COVID-19 safety measures. Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health. 2021; 12 ():100204-100204.

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Zhaohui Su; Jun Wen; Dean McDonnell; Edmund Goh; Xiaoshan Li; Sabina Šegalo; Junaid Ahmad; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Yu-Tao Xiang. 2021. "Vaccines are not yet a silver bullet: The imperative of continued communication about the importance of COVID-19 safety measures." Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health 12, no. : 100204-100204.

Review
Published: 19 January 2021
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Background: Cancer patients are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19, partially owing to their compromised immune systems and curbed or cut cancer healthcare services caused by the pandemic. As a result, cancer caregivers may have to shoulder triple crises: the COVID-19 pandemic, pronounced healthcare needs from the patient, and elevated need for care from within. While technology-based health interventions have the potential to address unique challenges cancer caregivers face amid COVID-19, limited insights are available. Thus, to bridge this gap, we aim to identify technology-based interventions designed for cancer caregivers and report the characteristics and effects of these interventions concerning cancer caregivers' distinctive challenges amid COVID-19. Methods: A systematic search of the literature will be conducted in PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Scopus from the database inception to the end of March, 2021. Articles that center on technology-based interventions for cancer caregivers will be included in the review. The search strategy will be developed in consultation with an academic librarian who is experienced in systematic review studies. Titles, abstracts, and full-text articles will be screened against eligibility criteria developed a priori. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses procedures will be followed for the reporting process. Conclusions: COVID-19 has upended cancer care as we know it. Findings of this study can shed light on evidence-based and practical solutions cancer caregivers can utilize to mitigate the unique challenges they face amid COVID-19. Furthermore, results of this study will also offer valuable insights for researchers who aim to develop interventions for cancer caregivers in the context of COVID-19. In addition, we also expect to be able to identify areas for improvement that need to be addressed in order for health experts to more adequately help cancer caregivers weather the storm of global health crises like COVID-19 and beyond. Study Protocol Registration: PROSPERO CRD42020196301

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Bin Liang; Jennifer Kue; Xiaoshan Li; Sabina Šegalo; Shailesh Advani; Bertha E Flores; Jing Wang. Technology-based Health Solutions for Cancer Caregivers to Better Shoulder the Impact of COVID-19: A Systematic Review Protocol. 2021, 1 .

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Zhaohui Su, Dean McDonnell, Bin Liang, Jennifer Kue, Xiaoshan Li, Sabina Šegalo, Shailesh Advani, Bertha E Flores, Jing Wang. Technology-based Health Solutions for Cancer Caregivers to Better Shoulder the Impact of COVID-19: A Systematic Review Protocol. . 2021; ():1.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Bin Liang; Jennifer Kue; Xiaoshan Li; Sabina Šegalo; Shailesh Advani; Bertha E Flores; Jing Wang. 2021. "Technology-based Health Solutions for Cancer Caregivers to Better Shoulder the Impact of COVID-19: A Systematic Review Protocol." , no. : 1.

Journal article
Published: 16 January 2021 in QJM: An International Journal of Medicine
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COVID-19 is deadly to older adults, with research showing that being older and having underlying chronic diseases are significant risk factors for COVID-19 related deaths. However, though similarities exist between both nursing home residents and older community-dwelling people, nursing home residents are substantially more vulnerable to COVID-19. A closer review of both demographic groups provides clarity concerning the difference within the context of COVID-19. Therefore, to address the research gap, drawing insights from Maslow's hierarchy of needs model, this paper aims to examine similarities and differences in COVID-19 risk factors experienced by nursing home residents and community-dwelling older people.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Yue Li. Why is COVID-19 more deadly to nursing home residents? QJM: An International Journal of Medicine 2021, 1 .

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Zhaohui Su, Dean McDonnell, Yue Li. Why is COVID-19 more deadly to nursing home residents? QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. 2021; ():1.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Yue Li. 2021. "Why is COVID-19 more deadly to nursing home residents?" QJM: An International Journal of Medicine , no. : 1.

Commentary
Published: 05 January 2021 in Globalization and Health
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During global pandemics, such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), crisis communication is indispensable in dispelling fears, uncertainty, and unifying individuals worldwide in a collective fight against health threats. Inadequate crisis communication can bring dire personal and economic consequences. Mounting research shows that seemingly endless newsfeeds related to COVID-19 infection and death rates could considerably increase the risk of mental health problems. Unfortunately, media reports that include infodemics regarding the influence of COVID-19 on mental health may be a source of the adverse psychological effects on individuals. Owing partially to insufficient crisis communication practices, media and news organizations across the globe have played minimal roles in battling COVID-19 infodemics. Common refrains include raging QAnon conspiracies, a false and misleading “Chinese virus” narrative, and the use of disinfectants to “cure” COVID-19. With the potential to deteriorate mental health, infodemics fueled by a kaleidoscopic range of misinformation can be dangerous. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of research on how to improve crisis communication across media and news organization channels. This paper identifies ways that legacy media reports on COVID-19 and how social media-based infodemics can result in mental health concerns. This paper discusses possible crisis communication solutions that media and news organizations can adopt to mitigate the negative influences of COVID-19 related news on mental health. Emphasizing the need for global media entities to forge a fact-based, person-centered, and collaborative response to COVID-19 reporting, this paper encourages media resources to focus on the core issue of how to slow or stop COVID-19 transmission effectively.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Jun Wen; Metin Kozak; Jaffar Abbas; Sabina Šegalo; Xiaoshan Li; Junaid Ahmad; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Yuyang Cai; Ling Yang; Yu-Tao Xiang. Mental health consequences of COVID-19 media coverage: the need for effective crisis communication practices. Globalization and Health 2021, 17, 1 -8.

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Zhaohui Su, Dean McDonnell, Jun Wen, Metin Kozak, Jaffar Abbas, Sabina Šegalo, Xiaoshan Li, Junaid Ahmad, Ali Cheshmehzangi, Yuyang Cai, Ling Yang, Yu-Tao Xiang. Mental health consequences of COVID-19 media coverage: the need for effective crisis communication practices. Globalization and Health. 2021; 17 (1):1-8.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Jun Wen; Metin Kozak; Jaffar Abbas; Sabina Šegalo; Xiaoshan Li; Junaid Ahmad; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Yuyang Cai; Ling Yang; Yu-Tao Xiang. 2021. "Mental health consequences of COVID-19 media coverage: the need for effective crisis communication practices." Globalization and Health 17, no. 1: 1-8.

Letter to the editor
Published: 15 December 2020 in Journal of Infection and Public Health
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Jun Wen; Zhaohui Su. Public health lessons from crisis-related travel: The COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Infection and Public Health 2020, 14, 158 -159.

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Jun Wen, Zhaohui Su. Public health lessons from crisis-related travel: The COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Infection and Public Health. 2020; 14 (1):158-159.

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Jun Wen; Zhaohui Su. 2020. "Public health lessons from crisis-related travel: The COVID-19 pandemic." Journal of Infection and Public Health 14, no. 1: 158-159.

Review
Published: 14 December 2020
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Background: A growing number of technology-based interventions are used to support the health and quality of life of nursing home residents. The onset of COVID-19 and recommended social distancing policies that followed led to an increased interest in technology-based solutions to provide healthcare and promote health. Yet, there are no comprehensive resources on technology-based healthcare solutions that describe their efficacy for nursing home residents. This systematic review will identify technology-based interventions designed for nursing home residents and describe the characteristics and effects of these interventions concerning the distinctive traits of nursing home residents and nursing facilities. Additionally, this paper will present practical insights into the varying intervention approaches that can assist in the delivery of broad digital health solutions for nursing home residents amid and beyond the impact of COVID-19. Methods: Databases including PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Scopus will be used to identify articles related to technology-based interventions for nursing home residents published between January 1st, 2010 to December 4th, 2020. Titles, abstracts, and full-texts papers will be reviewed against the eligibility criteria. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses procedures will be followed for the reporting process, and implications for existing interventions and research evaluated by a multidisciplinary research team. Results: NA—protocol study Conclusions: Our study will fill critical gaps in the literature by providing a review of technology-based interventions tested in the nursing home setting. As the older adult population grows, there is an urgent need to identify effective technology-based interventions that can address the distinctive characteristics and preferences of nursing home residents. Clear and comprehensive understanding of how available technology-based health solutions facilitate healthcare for nursing home residents will shed light on the approaches open to residents to fend off the negative health consequences amid and beyond the influence of COVID-19. Systematic Review Registrations: PROSPERO CRD 42020191880

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Zhaohui Su; Kylie Meyer; Yue Li; Dean McDonnell; Nitha Mathew Joseph; Xiaoshan Li; Yan Du; Shailesh Advani; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Junaid Ahmad; Claudimar Pereira da Veiga; Roger Yat-Nork Chung; Jing Wang. Technology-Based Interventions for Nursing Home Residents: Implications for Nursing Home Practice Amid and Beyond the Influence of COVID-19: A Systematic Review Protocol. 2020, 1 .

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Zhaohui Su, Kylie Meyer, Yue Li, Dean McDonnell, Nitha Mathew Joseph, Xiaoshan Li, Yan Du, Shailesh Advani, Ali Cheshmehzangi, Junaid Ahmad, Claudimar Pereira da Veiga, Roger Yat-Nork Chung, Jing Wang. Technology-Based Interventions for Nursing Home Residents: Implications for Nursing Home Practice Amid and Beyond the Influence of COVID-19: A Systematic Review Protocol. . 2020; ():1.

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Zhaohui Su; Kylie Meyer; Yue Li; Dean McDonnell; Nitha Mathew Joseph; Xiaoshan Li; Yan Du; Shailesh Advani; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Junaid Ahmad; Claudimar Pereira da Veiga; Roger Yat-Nork Chung; Jing Wang. 2020. "Technology-Based Interventions for Nursing Home Residents: Implications for Nursing Home Practice Amid and Beyond the Influence of COVID-19: A Systematic Review Protocol." , no. : 1.

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Published: 27 November 2020
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BACKGROUND With advances in science and technology, biotechnology is becoming more accessible to people of all demographics. These advances inevitably hold the promise to improve personal and population well-being and welfare substantially. It is paradoxical that while greater access to biotechnology on a population level has many advantages, it may also increase the likelihood and frequency of biodisasters due to accidental or malicious use. Similar to “Disease X” (describing unknown naturally emerging pathogenic diseases with a pandemic potential), we term this unknown risk from biotechnologies “Biodisaster X.” To date, no studies have examined the potential role of information technologies in preventing and mitigating Biodisaster X. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore (1) what Biodisaster X might entail and (2) solutions that use artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging 6G technologies to help monitor and manage Biodisaster X threats. METHODS A review of the literature on applying AI and 6G technologies for monitoring and managing biodisasters was conducted on PubMed, using articles published from database inception through to November 16, 2020. RESULTS Our findings show that Biodisaster X has the potential to upend lives and livelihoods and destroy economies, essentially posing a looming risk for civilizations worldwide. To shed light on Biodisaster X threats, we detailed effective AI and 6G-enabled strategies, ranging from natural language processing to deep learning–based image analysis to address issues ranging from early Biodisaster X detection (eg, identification of suspicious behaviors), remote design and development of pharmaceuticals (eg, treatment development), and public health interventions (eg, reactive shelter-at-home mandate enforcement), as well as disaster recovery (eg, sentiment analysis of social media posts to shed light on the public’s feelings and readiness for recovery building). CONCLUSIONS Biodisaster X is a looming but avoidable catastrophe. Considering the potential human and economic consequences Biodisaster X could cause, actions that can effectively monitor and manage Biodisaster X threats must be taken promptly and proactively. Rather than solely depending on overstretched professional attention of health experts and government officials, it is perhaps more cost-effective and practical to deploy technology-based solutions to prevent and control Biodisaster X threats. This study discusses what Biodisaster X could entail and emphasizes the importance of monitoring and managing Biodisaster X threats by AI techniques and 6G technologies. Future studies could explore how the convergence of AI and 6G systems may further advance the preparedness for high-impact, less likely events beyond Biodisaster X.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Barry L Bentley; Jiguang He; Feng Shi; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Junaid Ahmad; Peng Jia. Addressing Biodisaster X Threats With Artificial Intelligence and 6G Technologies: Literature Review and Critical Insights (Preprint). 2020, 1 .

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Zhaohui Su, Dean McDonnell, Barry L Bentley, Jiguang He, Feng Shi, Ali Cheshmehzangi, Junaid Ahmad, Peng Jia. Addressing Biodisaster X Threats With Artificial Intelligence and 6G Technologies: Literature Review and Critical Insights (Preprint). . 2020; ():1.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Barry L Bentley; Jiguang He; Feng Shi; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Junaid Ahmad; Peng Jia. 2020. "Addressing Biodisaster X Threats With Artificial Intelligence and 6G Technologies: Literature Review and Critical Insights (Preprint)." , no. : 1.

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Published: 27 November 2020
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UNSTRUCTURED Although COVID-19 vaccines are becoming increasingly available, their ability to effectively control and contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic is highly contingent on an array of factors. This paper discusses how limitations to vaccine accessibility, issues associated with vaccine side effects, concerns regarding vaccine efficacy, along with the persistent prevalence of vaccine hesitancy among the public, including health care professionals, might impact the potential of COVID-19 vaccines to curb the pandemic. We draw insights from the literature to identify practical solutions that could boost people’s adoption of COVID-19 vaccines and their accessibility. We conclude with a discussion on health experts’ and government officials’ moral and ethical responsibilities to the public, even in light of the urgency to adopt and endorse “the greatest amount of good for the greatest number” utilitarian philosophy in controlling and managing the spread of COVID-19.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Xiaoshan Li; Daniel Maestro; Sabina Šegalo; Junaid Ahmad; Xiaoning Hao. With Great Hopes Come Great Expectations: Access and Adoption Issues Associated With COVID-19 Vaccines (Preprint). 2020, 1 .

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Zhaohui Su, Dean McDonnell, Ali Cheshmehzangi, Xiaoshan Li, Daniel Maestro, Sabina Šegalo, Junaid Ahmad, Xiaoning Hao. With Great Hopes Come Great Expectations: Access and Adoption Issues Associated With COVID-19 Vaccines (Preprint). . 2020; ():1.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Xiaoshan Li; Daniel Maestro; Sabina Šegalo; Junaid Ahmad; Xiaoning Hao. 2020. "With Great Hopes Come Great Expectations: Access and Adoption Issues Associated With COVID-19 Vaccines (Preprint)." , no. : 1.

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Published: 27 November 2020 in JMIR Public Health and Surveillance
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Though COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more available, their ability to effectively control and contain the pandemic's spread is highly contingent on an array of factors. This paper discusses how limitations to vaccine accessibility, issues associated with vaccine side effects, concerns regarding vaccine efficacy, along with the persistent prevalence of vaccine hesitancy in the public, including healthcare professionals, might impact COVID-19 vaccines' capabilities to curb the pandemic. Drawing insights from the literature, we also identify practical solutions that could boost people's adoption of COVID-19 and the accessibility of these vaccines. We conclude with a discussion of health experts and government officials' moral and ethical responsibilities to the public, even in light of the urgency to adopt and endorse "the greatest amount of good for the greatest number" utilitarian philosophy in controlling and managing COVID-19.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Xiaoshan Li; Daniel Maestro; Sabina Šegalo; Junaid Ahmad. With Great Hopes Come Great Expectations: A Viewpoint on Access and Adoption Issues Associated with COVID-19 Vaccines (Preprint). JMIR Public Health and Surveillance 2020, 1 .

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Zhaohui Su, Dean McDonnell, Ali Cheshmehzangi, Xiaoshan Li, Daniel Maestro, Sabina Šegalo, Junaid Ahmad. With Great Hopes Come Great Expectations: A Viewpoint on Access and Adoption Issues Associated with COVID-19 Vaccines (Preprint). JMIR Public Health and Surveillance. 2020; ():1.

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Zhaohui Su; Dean McDonnell; Ali Cheshmehzangi; Xiaoshan Li; Daniel Maestro; Sabina Šegalo; Junaid Ahmad. 2020. "With Great Hopes Come Great Expectations: A Viewpoint on Access and Adoption Issues Associated with COVID-19 Vaccines (Preprint)." JMIR Public Health and Surveillance , no. : 1.

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Published: 29 October 2020 in JMIR Cancer
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Cancer is a leading cause of death in the United States and across the globe. Cancer screening is an effective preventive measure that can reduce cancer incidence and mortality. While cancer screening is integral to cancer control and prevention, due to the COVID-19 outbreak many screenings have either been canceled or postponed, leaving a vast number of patients without access to recommended health care services. This disruption to cancer screening services may have a significant impact on patients, health care practitioners, and health systems. In this paper, we aim to offer a comprehensive view of the impact of COVID-19 on cancer screening. We present the challenges COVID-19 has exerted on patients, health care practitioners, and health systems as well as potential opportunities that could help address these challenges.

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Ramon S Cancino; Zhaohui Su; Ruben Mesa; Gail E Tomlinson; Jing Wang. The Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Screening: Challenges and Opportunities. JMIR Cancer 2020, 6, e21697 .

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Ramon S Cancino, Zhaohui Su, Ruben Mesa, Gail E Tomlinson, Jing Wang. The Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Screening: Challenges and Opportunities. JMIR Cancer. 2020; 6 (2):e21697.

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Ramon S Cancino; Zhaohui Su; Ruben Mesa; Gail E Tomlinson; Jing Wang. 2020. "The Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Screening: Challenges and Opportunities." JMIR Cancer 6, no. 2: e21697.