April, 2024

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CSTE Hill Day 2024

CSTE

In the early days of March, CSTEs leadership and several Board Members set out for Washington, D.C. for our annual Capitol Hill Day. Being back on the Hill in person for the first time since 2019 was exciting and presented an important opportunity to advocate for a future in which CSTE members and all public health officials have the resources needed to respond swiftly and effectively to public health threats.

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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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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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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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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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Cells may possess hidden communication system

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Cells constantly navigate a dynamic environment, facing ever-changing conditions and challenges. But how do cells swiftly adapt to these environmental fluctuations? A new study is answering that question by challenging our understanding of how cells function. A team of researchers suggests that cells possess a previously unknown information processing system that allows them to make rapid decisions independent of their genes.

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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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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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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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NPHW 2024: How Global Health Experience Shaped CSTE AEF Fellow Hannah Gorman’s Journey to Epidemiology

CSTE

Todays NPHW daily theme is Healthy Neighborhoods. From Ethiopia to New York City to Washington State, AEF fellow Hannah Gorman is always focused on the health of the neighborhood shes currently in. Its easy to draw a connection between Hannah Gorman s favorite childhood book series, Harriet the Spy, and her eventual career in epidemiology. In those stories, Harriet observes her neighborhood, writes down what she sees and takes action based on the data she collects.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities vital for health

Public Health Newswire

Legislation calls for improved services, higher caregiver pay

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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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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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PARSIQ Revolutionizes Blockchain Interoperability with Reactive Network Testnet

Smart Data Collective

A new startups has released some major breakthroughs in blockchain technology by launching the Reactive Network.

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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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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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NPHW 2024 a success — thanks to you!

Public Health Newswire

APHA events highlight intersectionality

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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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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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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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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.

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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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All of Us Research Program expanding precision medicine for underrepresented groups

Public Health Newswire

Join discussion of the program during APHA's National Public Health Week

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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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Network for Public Health Law Advisory Board Welcomes New Member Amy Kincaid

The Network for Public Health Law

Network for Public Health Law Advisory Board Welcomes New Member Amy Kincaid The Network is proud to formally announce the appointment of Amy Kincaid to our Advisory Board. Amy comes to us with a record of achievement in the nonprofit sector, having made significant contributions in advocacy, operations, and leadership. Currently serving as the Principal and Managing Director of ChangeMatters, Amy advises social change leaders and organizations, leveraging her extensive experience to make a tang