Morbidity and mortality amongst Indian Hajj pilgrims: A 3-year experience of Indian Hajj medical mission in mass-gathering medicine
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2017.06.004
Abstract: Abstract The Hajj, a mass-gathering of over 3.5-million pilgrims, faces challenges to global health-security, housing, food, water, transportation, communication, sanitation, crowd-control and security. The Indian Medical Mission extended health-security to approximately 140,000 pilgrims, through outreach… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; hajj; indian hajj; mass gathering ... See more keywords
International mass gatherings and travel-associated illness: A GeoSentinel cross-sectional, observational study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2019.101504
Abstract: Abstract Background Travelers to international mass gatherings may be exposed to conditions which increase their risk of acquiring infectious diseases. Most existing data come from single clinical sites seeing returning travelers, or relate to single… read more here.
Keywords: travel associated; mass; mass gatherings; international mass ... See more keywords
P129: The Calgary Stampede: effects on emergency and urgent care department utilization during a Canadian mass gathering
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DOI: 10.1017/cem.2017.331
Abstract: Introduction: The Calgary Stampede is a two-week mass gathering occurring annually in July. Clinicians have anecdotally noted increases in emergency department (ED) and urgent care (UC) visits, especially for complaints related to substance misuse and… read more here.
Keywords: utilization; calgary stampede; stampede; emergency ... See more keywords
Simulated-Scenario and Peer-Mentorship Curriculum to Train Prehospital Providers in the Practice of Mass Gathering Medicine.
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2021.318
Abstract: OBJECTIVE A mass gathering medicine training program was established for a 7,200-seat arena. The objectives of this study were to describe the program schema and determine its impact in preparing novice emergency medical technicians (EMTs)… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; large venue; mass; program ... See more keywords
UEFA Euro 2020: lessons from the first multi-city international mass gathering during the COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1017/s095026882200156x
Abstract: Abstract Mass gatherings (MG) present a number of challenges to public health authorities and governments across the world with sporting events, tournaments, music festivals, religious gatherings and all other MG having historically posed a risk… read more here.
Keywords: infectious diseases; sporting events; mass gathering; risk ... See more keywords
Impact of Patients Presenting with Alcohol and/or Drug Intoxication on In-Event Health Care Services at Mass-Gathering Events: An Integrative Literature Review
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DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x1800078x
Abstract: Abstract Background There is a growing body of literature relating to mass-gathering events. A common thread amongst this literature, particularly the literature relating to music festivals, is the incidence of patients presenting with substance and/or… read more here.
Keywords: literature; intoxication; mass gathering; health ... See more keywords
A Single Mass Gathering Resulted in Massive Transmission of COVID-19 Infections in Malaysia with Further International Spread
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DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taaa059
Abstract: Highlight Malaysia has recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia with more than 35% of new COVID-19 cases linked to the Sri Petaling gathering, a Moslem missionary movement attended by more than… read more here.
Keywords: gathering; transmission; covid; single mass ... See more keywords
Conducting mass gathering events during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case study of Kumbh Mela 2021 as a potential ‘super spreader event’
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DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taab160
Abstract: Abstract Background: With the emergence of novel pathogens, there is a debate worldwide on the cancellation or conduction of mass gathering events. Methods: In the current COVID-19 pandemic, this study assesses the challenges in the… read more here.
Keywords: covid pandemic; kumbh mela; mass gathering; event ... See more keywords
Worldwide poliomyelitis outbreaks: should mass gathering organizers be concerned?
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DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taac128
Abstract: The polio is the longest PHEIC and the continued occurrence of outbreaks of cVDPV would put further risks globally. The binary nature of PHEIC declarations would not support the continued polio PHEIC due to the… read more here.
Keywords: gathering organizers; mass gathering; outbreaks mass; organizers concerned ... See more keywords
COVID-safe behaviour before, during and after a youth mass gathering event: a longitudinal cohort study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058239
Abstract: Objective As mass gathering events resume in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a pressing need to understand (a) engagement in COVID-safe behaviour at these events and (b) how attending a mass gathering… read more here.
Keywords: mass gathering; event; covid safe; safe behaviour ... See more keywords
Mass Gathering Sport Events and the Spread of Viral Respiratory Infection: Japanese Professional Baseball and Influenza
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DOI: 10.1177/15270025221143978
Abstract: Using weekly-level influenza case data from all 47 prefectures in Japan alongside data from Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league from 1999 to 2018, we examine the effect of hosting games on local influenza transmission. The… read more here.
Keywords: professional baseball; mass gathering; events spread; gathering sport ... See more keywords