Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JULY 29, 2024
SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is widespread among wildlife species, according to new research. The virus was detected in six common backyard species, and antibodies indicating prior exposure to the virus were found in five species, with rates of exposure ranging from 40 to 60 percent depending on the species.
Climate for Health
JULY 15, 2024
ecoAmerica’s latest American Climate Perspectives Survey, published in partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers, reveals that Americans are ready and eager for health professionals to advance climate action.
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Smart Data Collective
JULY 21, 2024
These top artificial intelligence and machine learning companies are providing great options for anyone interested in AI or machine learning.
National Network of Public Health Institutes
JULY 31, 2024
International Association of Coroner’s and Medical Examiner’s Annual Symposium, July 2023, Las Vegas, NV Amidst the crowd of conference attendees, a familiar face emerged – the coroner of a small rural county in the east-central part of Alabama, whose frequent visits to the NNPHI booth during the 2022 conference had left an indelible mark. The coroner greeted me not with a formal handshake but with an unexpected hug.
Black Health Matters
JULY 31, 2024
“People from racial and ethnic minority groups are disproportionately affected by postpartum weight retention (PPWR).” According to a report published in Women’s Health , examining a narrative mapping literature to the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Framework. “80% of Black and 69.5% of Hispanic/Latina/o/x birthing people begin pregnancy overweight or obese compared to 55% of white, non-Hispanic birthing people.” The report ind
JPHMP Direct
JULY 31, 2024
This post highlights how the Community Health Worker Toolkit: Capacity Building in Local Health Departments may be used to support local health departments in recruiting and retaining community health workers. The post Tools for Recruiting and Retaining CHWs in Public Health Agencies first appeared on JPHMP Direct.
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UK Health Security
JULY 30, 2024
The sun is shining and most of us will be happy to see the arrival of warmer and drier weather after the wet and cool summer we have had so far. This week’s higher temperatures have triggered a yellow Heat-Health Alert, issued for England by the Met Office and UKHSA. While some may question the necessity of such warnings, it's crucial to understand the significant health implications that accompany changes in temperature.
Smart Data Collective
JULY 29, 2024
There are a lot of cybersecurity risks for companies that rely on AI, but they can be rectified if you take the right steps.
AIDSVu
JULY 29, 2024
The post COMPASS Report on HIV Prevalence, Access, and Service in Atlanta and Houston appeared first on AIDSVu.
Black Health Matters
JULY 30, 2024
Anise Dnyez Banks Anise was diagnosed with aTTP in 2018, and is deeply committed to advocating for awareness and better care for those affected by aTTP by promoting health equity. Living with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP) is a journey. For many, including Anise Banks, the path to diagnosis can be complicated and overwhelming. In this interview, Anise highlights her personal story as a patient and advocate who has bravely navigated the challenges of living with aTTP.
JPHMP Direct
JULY 31, 2024
Including the presence of people in long-term recovery into conversations surrounding substance use disorder (SUD) can be one way of mitigating the effect of structural stigma against those with SUD. The public health community can play a role in helping to connect recovery community leadership with policy makers to ensure “nothing about us without us,” as the saying goes.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JULY 24, 2024
A study looks at the maximum possible sizes of dinosaurs, using the carnivore, Tyrannosaurus rex, as an example. Using computer modelling, experts produced estimates that T. Rex might have been 70% heavier than what the fossil evidence suggests.
Research America
JULY 25, 2024
More than 6.2 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s Disease. While there is a high level of ongoing research into this disease, only 5% of neuroscience research subjects are from underrepresented populations. Last week, Research!America held an alliance discussion, moderated by Jenny Luray, Research!America Senior Vice President of Strategy and Public Engagement, with the African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Institute (AANRI) to discuss the impact of underrepresentation and potential remedi
Smart Data Collective
JULY 25, 2024
Mastering data governance in a multi-cloud environment is key! Delve into best practices for seamless integration, compliance, and data quality management.
Becker's Hospital Review - Health Equity
JULY 24, 2024
The American Hospital Association has recognized Boston Medical Center as the 2024 recipient of its Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service.
Black Health Matters
JULY 30, 2024
Dr. Oluwatoyosi A. Onwuemene Dr. Onwuemene is a board certified hematologist based in Durham, North Carolina. She specializes in bleeding and clotting disorders, including rare blood clotting disorders such as aTTP. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare but life-threatening blood disorder that leads to the formation of small clots throughout the body.
JPHMP Direct
JULY 30, 2024
This post reveals critical insights into public health leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, including identified gaps in crisis training, communication, adaptive competencies, and strategies for supporting team well-being. The post Navigating Leadership in Crisis: Key Insights from Public Health Leaders During COVID-19 first appeared on JPHMP Direct.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JULY 31, 2024
A new large study suggests incidence rates continued to rise in successively younger generations in 17 of the 34 cancer types, including breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers. Mortality trends also increased in conjunction with the incidence of liver (female only), uterine corpus, gallbladder, testicular, and colorectal cancers.
Research America
JULY 24, 2024
The nation is currently experiencing a “summer spike” in COVID-19 cases, with infection rates “growing or likely growing in 42 states and territories,” the CDC reports. While six states and territories have stable or uncertain rates, no state or U.S. territory is currently seeing a decline in infection. The national rate of test positivity has risen by 9% over the last four weeks with a few states seeing an increase of up to 15%.
Smart Data Collective
JULY 30, 2024
Data duplication is an issue that Salesforce marketers need to prevent by removing redundant records.
AIDSVu
JULY 23, 2024
The post Announcing the 2024-2025 Vu Fellowship appeared first on AIDSVu.
Black Health Matters
JULY 29, 2024
Kidney disease overwhelmingly impacts minority communities. “African Americans are three times more likely, and Hispanics are 2.5% more likely to end up on dialysis than non-blacks,” according to Dr. Sylvia E. Rosas, MD, MSCE, and The National Kidney Foundation President. “We know that there’s a lot of social determinants of health that are involved with who gets kidney disease and who progresses into kidney failure.” Race was a factor in how we were evaluated for t
Becker's Hospital Review - Health Equity
JULY 22, 2024
Healthcare systems are uniquely positioned to identify nonmedical needs and collaborate with community partners to get those needs met, Airica Steed, EdD, RN, president and CEO of Cleveland-based MetroHealth System, told Becker's.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JULY 17, 2024
Have you ever wondered how insects are able to go so far beyond their home and still find their way? The answer to this question is not only relevant to biology but also to making the AI for tiny, autonomous robots. Drone-researchers felt inspired by biological findings on how ants visually recognize their environment and combine it with counting their steps in order to get safely back home.
Research America
JULY 18, 2024
A goal shared by many is increasing participation and diversity in clinical trials so that all Americans can benefit from medial research. Cost is one barrier to participation. Payments for clinical trials can be considered taxable income, but there is a bipartisan effort in Congress to change that. Legislative Director for Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), Quinn Ritchie , recently joined us for an alliance discussion on H.R. 7418, the Harley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Participant Income Exemption Act.
Smart Data Collective
JULY 7, 2024
Managed IT services can be very helpful for companies trying to make the most of their AI strategies in 2024.
AIDSVu
JULY 22, 2024
The post Vu Fellow Lori Dean on PrEP Reversals appeared first on AIDSVu.
Black Health Matters
JULY 29, 2024
After uncertainty about her passing, Roland Martin confirmed the death of actress Erica Ash this afternoon from cancer. Ash, 46, excelled in comedic and dramatic roles, including “Real Husbands of Hollywood” and as M-Chuck in “Survivor’s Remorse.” Her mother, Diann Ash, wrote, “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, and friend, Erica Chantal Ash (1977-2024).
Bamboo News
JULY 18, 2024
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing sat down with Vatsala Kapur, vice president of external affairs, Bamboo Health. Read on for an excerpt from their discussion: One of the greatest challenges the mental health and substance use field is facing right now is workforce shortages. How does Bamboo Health think about this challenge and your role in helping to address it?
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JULY 25, 2024
An experimental drug originally developed to treat cancer may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain, according to a new study. By targeting infected cells in the brain, drug may clear virus from hidden areas that have been a major challenge in HIV treatment.
Public Health Insider
JULY 18, 2024
300 people from the Pacific Islander community came together for the second annual Oceania Youth Health Summit on May 24 in Federal Way. It was a day of learning, resource sharing, food, inspiration, community, and cultural celebration. The post Oceania Youth Health Summit – Island Roots and Global Impact appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
Smart Data Collective
JULY 11, 2024
Data analytics technology has helped us better understand the importance of coming up with strategic domains for online marketing.
Phreesia
JULY 16, 2024
Summary Don’t have time to read the entire 24.8 Release Notes? We understand—you’re busy! Use the table of contents on the left to easily jump to different sections, if needed. MediFind Improvements to the MediFind profile layout We released a series of improvements to the layout of MediFind’s provider profile pages in both desktop and mobile views.
Black Health Matters
JULY 26, 2024
As we honor Disability Pride Month, we spotlight Zazel-Chavah O’Garra. Diagnosed with meningioma, a brain tumor, in 2003, Zazel overcame immense challenges during her treatment, including paralysis, cognitive loss, and a speech impediment. She founded the ZCO/DANCE PROJECT , a space to inspire and showcase the strength of dancers with disabilities, in 2013.
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