CSTE
MARCH 8, 2024
Public health is facing a serious and recurring threat: the potential loss of a vital source of funding, the Prevention and Public Health Fund (prevention fund). The prevention fund is a dedicated funding stream created by the Affordable Care Act in 2010 to improve the nations public health system by supporting activities such as chronic disease prevention, immunization, tobacco control, lead poisoning prevention, and infectious disease response.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MARCH 27, 2024
What would you do if you walked up to a robot with a human-like head and it smiled at you first? You'd likely smile back and perhaps feel the two of you were genuinely interacting. But how does a robot know how to do this? Or a better question, how does it know to get you to smile back?
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Public Health Newswire
MARCH 29, 2024
Free APHA public health events run April 1-7
Public Health Informatics Institute Newsletters
MARCH 28, 2024
As March marks Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (March 8), Task Force women in leadership reflect on their leadership philosophy, who inspires them, and what keeps them motivated to work in public health. The post Tonya Duhart Miller, Associate Director of Business Operations at PHII, celebrates International Women’s Month appeared first on PHII.
Climate for Health
MARCH 21, 2024
The connection of the recently completed Black History Month and Climate Change may not appear to be obvious but upon reflection from my time as a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) educator there is an unquestioned connection between the two.
Smart Data Collective
MARCH 14, 2024
Why are startups increasingly aligning with artificial intelligence and the gig economy? It’s simple: AI and contractors offer them agility and precision in a competitive market. Startups are unique beasts striving to disrupt markets with limited resources but boundless innovation. To maintain this delicate balance, they often turn to AI and contractors for a boost.
Public Health Engage brings together the best content for public health professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MARCH 25, 2024
A new study combining genetic, palaeoecological, and archaeological evidence has unveiled the Persian Plateau as a pivotal geographic location serving as a hub for Homo sapiens during the early stages of their migration out of Africa. It highlights the period between 70,000 to 45,000 years ago when human populations did not uniformly spread across Eurasia, leaving a gap in our understanding of their whereabouts during this time frame.
Public Health Newswire
MARCH 20, 2024
The new ban is the first enacted under amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act
Public Health Informatics Institute Newsletters
MARCH 6, 2024
Lina Saintus highlights successful ways public health organizations have used data to measure and improve child and adolescent mental health (CAMH). The post Stories chronicle success in improving child and adolescent mental health appeared first on PHII.
Public Health Informatics Institute: Background on
MARCH 28, 2024
In 2024, PHII hosted a four-part webinar series in collaboration with CDC. The webinars included best practices, industry standards and use cases to help jurisdictions understand the procurement process from start to finish. Successful information technology procurements can be technically and legally complex, requiring thoughtful planning and plenty of lead time.
Smart Data Collective
MARCH 7, 2024
The advent of sophisticated data analytics tools has revolutionized how businesses approach marketing. With an abundance of customer data at their fingertips, marketers are now empowered to understand their audience like never before.
The New Social Worker
MARCH 17, 2024
This year’s World Social Work Day theme is Buen Vivir: Shared Future for Transformative Change. Expansive self-care is necessary to achieve this agenda.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MARCH 18, 2024
Performing a new task based solely on verbal or written instructions, and then describing it to others so that they can reproduce it, is a cornerstone of human communication that still resists artificial intelligence (AI). A team has succeeded in modelling an artificial neural network capable of this cognitive prowess. After learning and performing a series of basic tasks, this AI was able to provide a linguistic description of them to a 'sister' AI, which in turn performed them.
Public Health Newswire
MARCH 19, 2024
Four-part series launches March 26
Gideon
MARCH 26, 2024
Nocardiosis, labeled ‘The Great Imitator,’ is a bacterial infection that mimics the symptoms of many other illnesses, making it difficult to diagnose. Untreated, it can cause chronic and even severe disease. Read more on the GIDEON blog. The post Nocardiosis: ‘The Great Imitator’ That’s Often Misdiagnosed appeared first on GIDEON.
Loma Linda School of Public Health Blog
MARCH 19, 2024
For years, the finger-pointing at obesity has been ongoing, with society quick to label it as a simple issue of too m
Smart Data Collective
MARCH 21, 2024
More marketing agencies are embracing Hubspot and other platforms that use AI technology to offer better solutions to their clients.
The New Social Worker
MARCH 10, 2024
In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers, The New Social Worker columnists and editor/publisher/founder Linda Grobman got together to talk about their thoughts on the Social Work Month theme, "Empowering Social Workers.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MARCH 1, 2024
In a recent study, 151 human participants were pitted against ChatGPT-4 in three tests designed to measure divergent thinking, which is considered to be an indicator of creative thought.
Public Health Newswire
MARCH 19, 2024
Twenty-one states and D.C.
Gideon
MARCH 22, 2024
Leptospirosis is one of the most common zoonotic diseases globally, yet it is often under-reported because its symptoms resemble those of many other infections. While antibiotics work well against this infection, it can lead to severe disease without timely treatment. Prevention is key. Read more on the GIDEON blog. The post Leptospirosis Bacteria: Rising Waters, Growing Threat appeared first on GIDEON.
Berkeley Public Health: Racism and Health
MARCH 14, 2024
New research shows that despite the widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccines, inequities in vaccination rates have persisted.
Smart Data Collective
MARCH 21, 2024
Discover the secrets behind smarter saving strategies using advanced data analytics. Revolutionize your financial plan with data-driven insights!
The New Social Worker
MARCH 11, 2024
While our professional focus often lies in empowering others, this year’s NASW Social Work Month theme, “Empowering Social Workers,” serves as a timely reminder of the importance of self-empowerment.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MARCH 20, 2024
A new study has shown that food-seeking cells exist in a part of a mouse's brain usually associated with panic -- but not with feeding. Activating a selective cluster of these cells kicked mice into 'hot pursuit' of live and non-prey food, and showed a craving for fatty foods intense enough that the mice endured foot shocks to get them, something full mice normally would not do.
Public Health Newswire
MARCH 7, 2024
Most Americans support ending menthol flavoring
ProMED
MARCH 12, 2024
The ISID Emerging Leaders Program was developed in 2016 to recognize excellence in the field of infectious diseases at an early career level, to facilitate capacity building and succession planning and to give select, promising early career investigators and physicians the opportunity to become familiar with the Society’s work, engage in ISID’s activities, showcase their work and network with colleagues around the world.
Gideon
MARCH 7, 2024
Whipple’s disease is also known as ‘The Great Masquerader.’ Symptoms of the rare bacterial infection are similar to many other conditions, making it very difficult to diagnose. While the small intestine is most infected, the disease can impact the entire body, including the Central Nervous System. Read more on the GIDEON blog. The post The Great Masquerader: What Is Whipple’s Disease?
Smart Data Collective
MARCH 31, 2024
AI technology has led to major changes in mobile technology and has made it easier for mobile developers to monetize their apps.
The New Social Worker
MARCH 25, 2024
The essential link between personal development and trustworthy leadership must be pointed out. In families, work settings, in communities, on boards, and in elected office, character and maturity must be selected to address societal burnout.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MARCH 28, 2024
A new bioluminescence imaging technique has created highly detailed, and visually striking, images of the movement of oxygen in the brains of mice. The method, which can be easily replicated by other labs, will enable researchers to more precisely study forms of hypoxia in the brain, such as the denial of oxygen to the brain that occurs during a stroke or heart attack.
Public Health Newswire
MARCH 6, 2024
National, state leaders working to protect vulnerable populations
ProMED
MARCH 12, 2024
The ISID Council reflects the broad range of disciplines and interests represented in the field of infectious diseases. Council members are expected to participate in ISID activities through sub-committees and actively promote the Society and its programs through their regional and local contacts. Candidates from all backgrounds and regions of the world are welcome.
The Network for Public Health Law
MARCH 7, 2024
The Network for Public Health Law is thrilled to announce the appointment of Quang (“Q”) Dang as Managing Director, Legal Programs and Strategy. As part of the Network’s leadership team, Dang will oversee and coordinate the work of project and regional teams in advancing law and policy solutions through provision of direct legal technical assistance and capacity building to stakeholders working to create healthier, more equitable communities.
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