CSTE

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In late December, Congress passed an omnibus spending bill funding federal agencies through the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. CSTE was pleased to see its advocacy efforts pay off with an increase to $175 million for the Data Modernization Initiative (DMI) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Given the wide range of competing budgetary priorities across the federal government, this $75 million increased investment indicates that Congress continues to recognize the impor

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Frontiers

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Society and technology impose sleep and wake schedules on people, especially in urban environments with lots of light pollution. Although seasonality in animal sleep is well known, for the past 25 years we’ve assumed humans are different. But a study of patients being monitored for sleep-related difficulties shows underestimated variation in sleep architecture over the course of a year.

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We have talked about ways that big data can help grow your business. But big data can also help demonstrate the importance of pursuing a degree in business as well. Data analytics technology is constantly shedding new insights into our lives. Many things are well observed through anecdotal experiences, but we have had a hard time proving them before data analytics technology became mainstream.

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UW School of Public Health Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Low-income Washington state households still struggling with food insecurity as pandemic protections end kates4 Wed, 02/22/2023 - 10:59 Kate Stringer Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Affording food is such a challenge in Washington state that residents who experience food insecurity say their grocery bills are their biggest source of financial stress, more so than paying for rent or utilities.

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The New Social Worker

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Feeling disconnected? You’re not alone. We all need healthy human contact. Use these self-care strategies to decrease isolation and feelings of disconnect.

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Institute of Public Health

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

test admin Wed, 22/02/2023 - 11:20 Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged.

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Frontiers

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Scientists have shown that the biomass of 12 previously unstudied strains of cyanobacteria from around the globe is efficient at the biosorption of the rare earth elements lanthanum, cerium, neodymium, and terbium from aqueous solutions. This allows these rare elements, for which demand is steadily growing, to be collected from wastewater from mining, metallurgy, and the recycling of e-waste, and reused.

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In the digital age, online brands constantly look for ways to improve their branding and stay ahead of the competition. Data mining technology is one of the most effective ways to do this. By analyzing data and extracting useful insights, brands can make informed decisions to optimize their branding strategies. This article will explore data mining and how it can help online brands with brand optimization.

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Gideon

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Lujo hemorrhagic fever (LUHF) is a viral infection caused by the Lujo virus (LUJV). LUJV can spread from person to person and is transmitted to humans by rodents. Although Lujo is a rare disease, it is usually lethal – the case-fatality rate is 80%. It is one of several hemorrhagic fever viruses from Africa, and a class A bioterror agent. The post Lujo Hemorrhagic Fever (LUHF) Explainer: Cause, Outbreak, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment appeared first on GIDEON.

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The New Social Worker

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Jennifer Luna talks with five Black women in social work - Chaundra Scott, Nicole Crawford Sumerall, Sarita Ford, Serretta-Brooke Gordon, and Brittany White. Themes include self-care, boundaries, advocacy, professional development, and more.

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Lara Hogan's Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Congrats, you’ve made it through your first 2 months as a new hire in a leadership role! You’re in the home stretch of this initial season. You took advantage of the first 30 days in the role to build trust by employing “sponge mode.” You asked lots of questions, genuinely listened to your teammates’ answers, and avoided enacting any sweeping, permanent changes to the way work gets done.

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Institute of Public Health

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

IPH marks 25 years of working towards healthier populations maresa.

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Frontiers

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

by Liad Hollender, Frontiers science writer Credit: Thomas Hartung, Johns Hopkins University Despite AI’s impressive track record, its computational power pales in comparison with that of the human brain. Scientists today unveil a revolutionary path to drive computing forward: organoid intelligence (OI), where lab-grown brain organoids serve as biological hardware. “This new field of biocomputing promises unprecedented advances in computing speed, processing power, data efficiency, and sto

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A pictograph is a symbol that represents a word or a phrase. They were used in the earliest forms of writing and are still helpful for explaining complicated concepts quickly. One of these concepts includes technical data, information that isn’t typically user-friendly or easy to read. 10 Ways Pictographs Help Make Sense of Technical Data Pictographs are graphical representations of data that can help you visualize trends and patterns.

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Gideon

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Chapare hemorrhagic fever (CHHF) is an extremely rare viral disease. There have only been two reported Chapare outbreaks in history, both of which occurred in Bolivia. The Chapare province is located in the northern part of Bolivia and is known for its lush rainforests and biodiversity. Learn more about arenaviruses and CCHF in our latest blog! The post Chapare Virus: What to Know About this Rare Viral Hemorrhagic Disease?

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The New Social Worker

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

I was convinced I was practicing “effective” self-care! However, I merely used self-care as a luxury, a pamper session, the latest item acquisition. True self-care is more than an addendum, an afterthought, and a PRN activity.

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The NACCHO Podcast Series

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

On this month’s podcast, NACCHO Government Affairs team members Kerry Allen and Lauren Mastroberardino recap key provisions in the omnibus spending bill Congress passed at the end of 2022. Most exciting to NACCHO, the bill reauthorized the Public Health Workforce Loan Repayment Program, which once operationalized will offer loan repayment to public health professionals who agree to serve three years at a local, state, or Tribal health department.

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CSTE

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

CSTE celebrates February 2023 as Black History Month In recognition of Black History Month, CSTE spoke with Heather Butts, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University in New York. Ms. Butts shared a few unsung Black epidemiologists and their contribution to modern day epidemiology.

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Frontiers

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Studies on mosquito feeding behavior are crucial to fighting malaria, dengue, and other mosquito-borne pathogens – but traditionally, they require humans or animals to act as meals for the mosquitoes. Scientists have developed a biomaterial which mimics skin, right down to blood under the surface, to make studies on mosquito feeding easier to run.

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Data analytics technology has played a huge role in the future of small businesses. One study from March 2020 showed that 67% of small businesses spend over $10,000 a year on data analytics. Of course, this statistic predates the pandemic. Many businesses have since invested even more in their data analytics infrastructure, since they have relied more heavily on digital technology in a post-pandemic world.

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Gideon

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Marburg virus disease was first described in Marburg, Germany, during an outbreak in 1967 that affected both Germany and Serbia (which was part of Yugoslavia at the time). The first known victims of this disease included lab workers and healthcare professionals who treated the lab workers. Learn about the history, epidemiology, and biology of this rare and deadly disease.

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The New Social Worker

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

There are few diagnoses that carry as much stigma or misunderstanding as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). The book "Crazy" is useful to anyone seeking to understand more about DID and the various challenges it can pose.

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Public Healthy

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

By Steve Senior , Siobhan Farmer and me — In a recent blog , David Buck and Toby Lewis gave some thought to how ‘population health’ and ‘public health’ can work best work together. Here we respond to some of the issues they raise. We are grateful to Toby and David for clearly describing some risks we worry about: the imbalance in funding and capacity between public health and healthcare; the risk of reinventing failed models or forgetting about the piles of evidence we already have; and th

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Big data technology is driving major changes in the healthcare profession. In particular, big data is changing the state of nursing. Nursing professionals will need to appreciate the importance of big data and know how to use it effectively. Keep reading to learn more. The Growing Relevance of Big Data in the Nursing Profession Healthcare technology is changing all the time.

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We have talked extensively about some of the changes machine learning has introduced to the marketing profession. According to one analysis, companies that used machine learning in their marketing strategies boosted sales by up to 50%. There are a number of ways that companies can boost their marketing strategies with machine learning technology. One of the biggest benefits involves using machine learning to improve the performance of their social media marketing strategies.

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

We have talked extensively about some of the biggest changes brought on by artificial intelligence technology over the last few years. Two of the many fields that has been affected by breakthroughs in AI is web development and mobile application development. We previously talked about some of the benefits of using AI to create great mobile applications.

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

We have discussed the compelling role that data analytics plays in various industries. In December, we shared five key ways that data analytics can help businesses grow. The gaming industry is among those most affected by breakthroughs in data analytics. A growing number of gaming developers are utilizing big data to make their content more engaging.

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Artificial intelligence technology has massively disrupted the financial sector. Joe McKendrick posted an article in Forbes on the role that AI will play in the coming democratization of financial services. There are many other reasons AI and big data technology is changing finance. One of the biggest is that more financial institutions are using predictive analytics tools to assist with asset management.

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Over the last few years, the demand for student loans and financial aid has significantly increased as many employers are now dismissing applicants who are without college educations. While this was always the case for certain niches in the past, it’s becoming an increasingly popular practice even among retail and part-time positions that usually don’t have such harsh restrictions on their employees.

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Data analytics technology has had a profound impact on the state of the financial industry. A growing number of financial institutions are using analytics tools to make better investing decisions and insurers are using analytics technology to improve their underwriting processes. However, there is an area that is being shaped by analytics technology that has not gotten as much attention – tax compliance.

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Big data technology is obviously heavily dependent on computer hardware. However, the relationship goes both ways. Computer users can take advantage of data-driven tools to improve the performance of their devices. Macs can be great tools for data science. However, that is only the case if they are properly maintained and optimized for speed. Mac users, in particular, may want to find creative ways to use big data to make sure their devices work more efficiently.

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The renewable energy sector is undergoing a major transformation thanks to the power of big data. With its ability to collect, store, and analyze vast amounts of data in real-time, big data offers unprecedented insights into how we generate and use energy. This has enabled companies in the renewable energy sector to develop innovative solutions that are helping us move toward a more sustainable future.

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Businesses around the world spent over $545 billion on cloud technology last year. A growing number of companies are discovering that it offers tremendous benefits, but there are also some downsides to it. What Are the Benefits of Cloud Computing for Businesses? Cloud computing is a term used to describe the use of computing resources, such as software, hardware, and storage, over the internet.

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Here at Smart Data Collective, we have blogged extensively about the changes brought on by AI technology. Over the past few months, many others have started talking about some of the changes that we blogged about for years. While the technology is not new, this is being referred to as the year for AI. Machine learning technology has already had a huge impact on our lives in many ways.

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