Global Health

The Impacts of the Social Determinants of Health in a Pandemic World

By Michael Diamond · June 8, 2021

In a commencement address at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, the White House Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said that COVID-19 “has uncovered a stark reality and failing of our own society,” bringing…

Editorial Antimicrobial Resistance & Stewardship

Another Public Health Crisis Looms, but there is no Vaccine for this One

By Michael Diamond · May 19, 2021

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing threat to global public health; as such, one might expect there to be a handful of solid solutions, backed by government initiatives and global health strategies and interventions.…

Perspective Vaccines

A Humanitarian Call to WHO to Provide Vaccines to HCWs Everywhere

By Michael Diamond · December 9, 2020

Join in Solidarity. Critical Call to Action: Healthcare workers (HCW) are part of the frontline in the struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. The ID-IRI (Infectious Diseases International Research Initiative) platform was the first…

Perspective Hand Hygiene

Dangerous Soap Slurry to Clever Drying Hooks

By Michael Diamond · December 1, 2015

According to the Centers for Disease Control, proper hand washing, with soap and clean running water, is the single most effective way to prevent the transmission of disease. However, in many countries, soap is…

Perspective Emerging Diseases & Outbreaks

Infection Prevention In Challenging Environments

By Michael Diamond · November 14, 2015

In non-hospital settings, health care professionals face the challenge of a constantly evolving environment. The specialists at Médecins Sans Frontières /Doctors Without Borders are deployed to areas where clinics and hospitals are not available, or…