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Biden set to name new CDC director
A former Obama administration official with extensive experience in federal and state health services could be the next leader of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jun 2, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Where do psychedelics users find trusted information?
Against the backdrop of some 50 years of legal prohibitions, interest and activity surrounding psychedelics has been surging in recent decades. From new clinical research into psychedelic treatment of mental disorders and ...
May 12, 2023
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Vaccination
The power of peer-to-peer communication in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
During the COVID-19 pandemic, discussions with peers played a large role in people's decisions around vaccination, new research from UNSW Sydney shows.
May 8, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
New white paper finds Medicare coverage for weight loss therapies could generate significant cost-offsets
A new USC Schaeffer Center white paper finds the value to society of Medicare coverage for new classes of weight loss drugs would equal nearly $1 trillion over ten years.
Apr 18, 2023
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Medical economics
Vaccine gap 'fueling Nigeria's diphtheria outbreak'
Low vaccine coverage and weak infrastructure have fueled a recurrence of diphtheria in Nigeria, especially in rural areas beset by poor access to healthcare services, public health experts say.
Mar 28, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Next epidemic could be spotted early in wastewater, say scientists
Researchers analyzing wastewater say that routine monitoring at sewage treatment works could provide a powerful early warning system for the next flu or norovirus epidemic, alerting hospitals to prepare and providing public ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Health informatics
How state laws affect health information sharing practices
Recent increases in the use of health information technology (health IT) and electronic health records (EHR) provide avenues to untapped potential for improving health care productivity and efficiency. Health information ...
Mar 16, 2023
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Health
FDA's own reputation could be restraining its misinfo fight
The government agency responsible for tracking down contaminated peanut butter and defective pacemakers is taking on a new health hazard: online misinformation.
Feb 20, 2023
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Medical economics
Older adults benefit when health care providers and affordable housing sites partner, finds research
Older adults benefit from enhanced partnerships between health care systems and affordable housing sites. These partnerships improve health care outcomes while reducing unnecessary spending and/or use, according to research ...
Jan 19, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why cholera continues to threaten many African countries
Malawi is facing its worst cholera outbreak in two decades. The outbreak started early in 2022 and has, so far, resulted in over 18,000 cases and the loss of 750 lives. It's also forced the closure of schools and many businesses. ...
Jan 16, 2023
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