Athena Center Publication Spotlight

We are proud to announce that the Athena Center for Advanced Research in Healthcare has contributed to a timely and important study published in Igiene e Sanità Pubblica (Italian Journal of Public Health):

Mahdi, S.S., Yaqoob, R., Allana, R., Batteneni, G., Sakina, S., Agha, D., Andiesta, N.S., Babar, M.G., Ahmed, Z., & Daood, U. (2023). Monkeypox resurgence and its implications for Dentistry – A scoping review. Ig Sanita Pubbl, 80(2):49–59.

🔍 Study Focus

The paper presents one of the first comprehensive scoping reviews addressing the resurgence of Monkeypox (Mpox) and its impact on dental practice and oral healthcare. It explores infection control measures, occupational risks, and the preparedness of dental professionals in managing emerging infectious diseases.

Led by Dr. Syed Sarosh Mahdi with international collaborators, this work reflects our commitment to global health surveillance, oral health resilience, and pandemic preparedness.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37154808/#full-view-affiliation-1