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CDC immunization schedule lacks clinician communication tools

In an editorial in the Annals of Internal Medicine, CUNY SPH Distinguished Lecturer Scott Ratzan, Senior Scholar Ken Rabin, and colleagues call for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to "raise its persuasive communications game" on adult immunization to clinicians and the public.

11 Jan 2024

Is managing emotions more effective than boosting wellbeing in curbing teens' sweet tooth?

A recent study explored whether emotion-driven impulsiveness or psychosocial well-being contributes more to healthy or unhealthy food choices.

11 Jan 2024

Delicate labor-industry deal in flux as Newsom revisits $25 minimum health wage

Gov. Gavin Newsom is revisiting California's phase-in of a nation-leading $25 minimum wage for health workers in the face of a projected $38 billion deficit, less than three months after he approved the measure.

11 Jan 2024

Delays in state contracts leave Montana health providers strapped

Montana health organizations say a state government backlog in paying its contractors has hindered their ability to provide care, and they worry the bottleneck's ripple effects will be felt long after the money comes through.

11 Jan 2024

New study examines U.S. hospitals’ experiences in public health reporting

The U.S. health care response during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic unveiled challenges in public health reporting systems and electronic clinical data exchange.

10 Jan 2024

Silicone wristbands track personal PAH exposure

Environmental epidemiologists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Oregon State University, Pacific Northwest National Labs, and Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, report on the findings of a new study of air pollution exposures collected using personal wristband monitors worn by pregnant individuals in New York City matched with data from a questionnaire.

10 Jan 2024

Study finds substantial decrease in cigarette use among U.S. adolescents over three decades

Cigarette smoking remains the leading avoidable cause of premature death in the United States, accounting for approximately 500,000 deaths or 1 in 5 deaths annually.

10 Jan 2024

Cardiovascular disease deaths tied to substance use jump 4% per year from 1999 to 2019

Cardiovascular disease deaths involving substance use rose an average of 4% per year from 1999 to 2019, despite a drop in overall cardiovascular disease deaths, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

10 Jan 2024

Understanding unique characteristics of SARS-Cov-2 JN.1 variant and adapting public health strategies

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The relentless evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants remains a formidable challenge to global public health, thus prompting significant concern among health authorities due to emergent strains.

10 Jan 2024

Individual wellbeing interventions not beneficial for employees, study finds

Many businesses are making efforts to promote workers' wellbeing, and numerous interventions are available at the individual and organizational levels.

10 Jan 2024

Mammography AI can cost patients extra. Is it worth it?

As I checked in at a Manhattan radiology clinic for my annual mammogram in November, the front desk staffer reviewing my paperwork asked an unexpected question: Would I like to spend $40 for an artificial intelligence analysis of my mammogram? It's not covered by insurance, she added.

10 Jan 2024

California offers a lifeline for medical residents who can’t find abortion training

Bria Peacock chose a career in medicine because the Black Georgia native saw the dire health needs in her community — including access to abortion care.

10 Jan 2024

New developments at Evosep to make clinical proteomics 100x more robust and 10x faster

J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference – (January 8th, 2024) Evosep, a leading provider of sample preparation solutions for mass spectrometry-based proteomics, today announced a co-marketing agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific, a world leader in serving science.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 10 Jan 2024

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CDC immunization schedule lacks clinician communication tools

Is managing emotions more effective than boosting wellbeing in curbing teens' sweet tooth?

Delicate labor-industry deal in flux as Newsom revisits $25 minimum health wage

Delays in state contracts leave Montana health providers strapped

New study examines U.S. hospitals’ experiences in public health reporting

Silicone wristbands track personal PAH exposure

Study finds substantial decrease in cigarette use among U.S. adolescents over three decades

Cardiovascular disease deaths tied to substance use jump 4% per year from 1999 to 2019

Understanding unique characteristics of SARS-Cov-2 JN.1 variant and adapting public health strategies

Individual wellbeing interventions not beneficial for employees, study finds

Mammography AI can cost patients extra. Is it worth it?

California offers a lifeline for medical residents who can’t find abortion training

New developments at Evosep to make clinical proteomics 100x more robust and 10x faster

Hearing aid usage linked to reduced mortality in adults with hearing impairments

UQ researchers launch the world's biggest drug survey

More than band-aids for the NHS: Leaders needed to stop doctors and nurses jumping ship

"TimeMachine" algorithm revolutionizes circadian rhythm analysis with single blood sample

MADE-up or real? Review debunks severity of mask-associated dry eye syndrome

Scooter injuries nearly tripled across the U.S. from 2016 to 2020, leading to increased hospitalizations

Study: Psychological differences between sexes persist in countries with higher standards of living

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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