Interdisciplinary Centre for Ethics, Jagiellonian University in Kraków

Incoherent use of ethnoracial categories in biomedical literature on COVID-19

Researchers analyzed 119 articles from the Lit Covid database to understand how researchers use ethnoracial categories in biomedical studies. The study found that many articles used terms 'race' or 'ethnicity' without clear definitions, leading to confusion and misinterpretation of research findings.

SourceInterdisciplinary Centre for Ethics, Jagiellonian University in Kraków·JournalMedicine Health Care and Philosophy·TypeSystematic review·DateDec 8, 2022

The allocation of COVID-19 vaccinations in 29 countries at the beginning of 2021

Researchers mapped out variations in vaccine distribution policies among 29 countries, highlighting differing priorities such as age, comorbidities, and occupation. The study suggests that vaccination schedules differ from resource allocation strategies in healthcare, reflecting diverse moral judgments underlying each approach.

SourceInterdisciplinary Centre for Ethics, Jagiellonian University in Kraków·JournalJournal of Law and the Biosciences·TypeContent analysis·DateNov 9, 2022