April, 2024

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Parkinson's Disease: New theory on the disease's origins and spread

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

New hypothesis paper builds on a growing scientific consensus that Parkinson's disease route to the brain starts in either the nose or the gut and proposes that environmental toxicants are the likely source.

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The Future of Data-Driven Web Development: Trends and Technologies

Smart Data Collective

Big data has led to major breakthroughs in the web development profession in recent years.

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Self-Care A-Z: Sense-ible Self-Care

The New Social Worker

Self-care needs to be readily accessible and make sense. One of our most accessible forms of self-care is, literally, in-plain-sight, next-to-our-skin, on-the-tip-of-our-tongue, in-front-of-our nose, and “hear”-for-us.

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Public Health AmeriCorps training new generation of public health workers

Public Health Newswire

Program supporting thousands of community public health positions

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Tackling your fears head-on: why I started the podcast

Public Health Blog

In this episode, Sujani delves into her personal struggles with speaking in public and how it affected her career in public health. She reflects on her initial reluctance to speak in various settings and her journey of self-improvement through the creation of her podcast.

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Yaws, the Rare Bacterial Infectious Disease: All You Need To Know

Gideon

Not many have heard of yaws before. This may be because the Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) mostly affects low-income, remote, and rural regions in the tropics. However, in the past, yaws was a significant global health concern. In fact, it was the first disease that the World Health Organization (WHO) targeted for eradication shortly after it was formed.

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The Implications of Blockchain Technology on Big Data

Smart Data Collective

Big data technology has played a huge role in driving the demand for blockchain in recent years.

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Self-Care A-Z: Life Writing Is a Self-Care Skill

The New Social Worker

Write freely. Be your quirky self. Don’t worry that what you say must mean something. Begin with the ordinary. When you start with the small stuff, you discover there is no small stuff.

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All of Us data driving science on health of people often missed in data collection

Public Health Newswire

Over 9,700 research projects registered in program

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Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Now Open

ProMED

Submit your late-breaking abstract to ICID 2024 now until June 1st! The authors of selected abstracts will have the opportunity to share and discuss findings with colleagues, gain feedback from expert faculty, collaborate with other professionals in the field, and expand their professional portfolio. The highest-scoring abstracts will be published in a supplement of the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID).

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4 Parasite Infections From Your Pets and How to Prevent Them

Gideon

Your pets offer companionship, great joy, and comfort. Running with your pets can improve your blood pressure, cholesterol, and mental health. However, there is a risk of getting parasitic infections from your fur babies. How do these parasites spread, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones? Learn more on the GIDEON blog. The post 4 Parasite Infections From Your Pets and How to Prevent Them appeared first on GIDEON.

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One third of China's urban population at risk of city sinking, new satellite data shows

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Land subsidence is overlooked as a hazard in cities, according to new research. Scientists used satellite data that accurately and consistently maps land movement across China.

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How AI Is Changing Data Analytics in 2024

Smart Data Collective

Experience the game-changing impact of AI on data analytics in 2024. Elevate your strategy now!

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University of Iowa National Social Work Poetry Contest: Spring 2024 Winning Poems

The New Social Worker

As in previous years, The New Social Worker is pleased to present the winning poems of the National Social Work Poetry Contest. The contest is sponsored by the University of Iowa School of Social Work. Congratulations to the Spring 2024 winners!

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National Public Health Week 2024 showcases unity, equity

Public Health Newswire

Health fairs, campus events, theater shows, art projects, webinars, panel discussions and more were held during weeklong celebration

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Save the Date for ICID 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa

ProMED

The International Congress on Infectious Diseases 2024 features an expanded range of sessions by bringing the One Health aspect to the world of clinical infectious diseases and microbiology. Looking through the One Health lens will provide valuable insights across species and specialties. Connect with colleagues from a wide range of countries and specialties to exchange knowledge, create new ideas and start collaborations.

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Overadjustment – an important bias hiding in plain sight

International Journal of Epidemiology Blog

Anita van Zwieten, Fiona M Blyth, Germaine Wong and Saman Khalatbari-Soltani Epidemiologists are generally well equipped to design and conduct studies that minimise various types of bias, so as to obtain the most accurate estimates possible and therefore high-quality evidence. In observational studies, some types of bias, like confounding, have received a lot of attention, while others have been overlooked.

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Paleontologists unearth what may be the largest known marine reptile

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The fossilized remains of a second gigantic jawbone measuring more than two meters long has been found on a beach in Somerset, UK.

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Smart Factories Use AI to Create OT and IT Security Protection

Smart Data Collective

Smart factories offer a number of new solutions for manufacturing companies trying to bolster their bottom lines.

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Book Review: Confronting the Racist Legacy of the American Child Welfare System

The New Social Worker

Read The New Social Worker’s book review of Confronting the Racist Legacy of the American Child Welfare System: The Case for Abolition by Alan Dettlaff. Reviewed by Stephen Cummings.

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Advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities vital for health

Public Health Newswire

Legislation calls for improved services, higher caregiver pay

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Guide to Chemical Hazard Labels

Tulane Public Health Blog

Chemical hazards in the workplace can yield adverse environmental and health effects. In work environments, employers are responsible for protecting employees by ensuring hazardous materials have clearly visible warning labels. To learn more, check out the infographic created by Tulane University’s Master of Science in Public Health in Industrial Hygiene.

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Proposing a new indicator to assess health disparities: measuring inequalities in causes of death

International Journal of Epidemiology Blog

Iñaki Permanyer and Júlia Almeida Calazans Policymakers and scholars are increasingly interested in monitoring and curbing health inequalities. Much is known about the main causes of death and how mortality has been shifting from most deaths around the world being caused by communicable diseases towards most being due to non-communicable causes. However, less is known about the heterogeneity in these causes of death.

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New research shows 'profound' link between dietary choices and brain health

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

New research has highlighted the profound link between dietary choices and brain health.

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Financial Professionals Can Find Great Opportunities in Big Data Startups

Smart Data Collective

Financial professionals can offer a lot of major benefits for the big data sector.

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Ethics Alive! The Ethics of Work-Based Versus Personal Advocacy

The New Social Worker

Be aware of the limits of agency-based advocacy and consider when it might be more appropriate to advocate using your personal time and resources. We must navigate the complexities of advocacy within organizational contexts with integrity.

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Schoolkids six times more likely to die from gunshot than in past

Public Health Newswire

Most shooters are young males with handguns

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Patient-Centered Care: Definition and Examples

Tulane Public Health Blog

A growing number of people believe that healthcare organizations can improve the quality of care they provide and the health outcomes of their patients by adopting a patient-centered care model. According to a study by NEJM Catalyst , several benefits have been linked to patient-centered care, including more trust between patients and providers, better patient-provider relationships, and better health outcomes.

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Pinta, the Rare Skin Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and More

Gideon

Pinta is a rare infectious disease that causes skin infections and is primarily endemic to parts of Central and South America. However, thanks to globalization and climate change, experts recommend that medical and public health professionals worldwide remain vigilant for signs of pinta. Read more on the GIDEON blog. The post Pinta, the Rare Skin Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and More appeared first on GIDEON.

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With hybrid brains, these mice smell like a rat

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Mice lacking an olfactory system have had their sense of smell restored with neurons from rats, the first time scientists have successfully integrated the sensory apparatus of one species into another.

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New AI Startups Surpass ChatGPT for Legal Solutions

Smart Data Collective

Unleash the power of new AI startups transforming legal solutions, surpassing ChatGPT's performance. Elevate your legal processes today!

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Task Force at 40: How our work and culture continue to shape each other

Public Health Informatics Institute Newsletters

Task Force employees celebrated The Task Force's 40th anniversary on March 14, 2024. The post Task Force at 40: How our work and culture continue to shape each other appeared first on PHII.

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NPHW 2024 a success — thanks to you!

Public Health Newswire

APHA events highlight intersectionality

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Public Health Nutritionist Career Overview

Tulane Public Health Blog

Promoting healthy eating habits can help improve public health. While many registered dietitians work with individuals or small groups to encourage them to make healthy nutritional choices, public health nutritionists work with the population as a whole. Individuals interested in pursuing a career as a public health nutritionist should read on to explore the role, its educational requirements , and its responsibilities to see if it matches their career goals.