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Cannabis Use Among Students …
Discussion
During 2008–2021, in addition to overall decreases in cannabis use among students in grades 8, 10, and 12 in King County, Washington, a narrowing and possible reversal of sex-based differences in current cannabis use was…
Mpox Outbreak …
Epidemiologic Investigation and Findings
During May 4–August 17, 2023, a total of 56 laboratory-confirmed mpox cases occurred in Los Angeles County (LAC), based on illness onset date or laboratory specimen collection date (if onset date…
This Flu Season Could See More Severe Illness Among Children & Adults
January 12, 2024 – As seasonal flu activity remains elevated nationally, CDC is tracking when, where and what influenza viruses are spreading and their impact on the public’s health. So far this season, the most commonly reported…
Request for Public Comment: 30-Day Notice for Extension of Fast Track Generic Clearance for the…
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Request for Public Comment: 30 Day Notice for Extension of the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment…
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Artificial intelligence gets physical
Fluorescence microscopy allows researchers to study specific structures in complex biological samples. However, the image created using fluorescent probes suffers from blurring and background noise. The latest work from NIBIB researchers…
Remote treatment of developmental dyslexia: how ADHD comorbidity, clinical history and treatment…
1 Introduction
In recent years, and mostly during the last months of the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine and remote treatments for Developmental Dyslexia have made it possible to keep rehabilitation programs active (1, 2).…
Student Organizations Join Forces to Encourage Donations During National Blood Donor Month
Washington, DC, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As National Blood Donor Month continues, student organizations are coming together to express gratitude to America's blood donors and to raise awareness about the critical need for…
NIH MedTech program aims to accelerate medical devices to treat, diagnose nervous system disorders
Modified iStock imageThe National Institutes of Health has awarded research funding for seven pilot projects developing early stage, yet groundbreaking neuro-technologies. The innovative projects would enable new medical devices to…
Linguistic indicators for predicting the veracity of online health rumors
Introduction
Health rumors are unverified or unconfirmed information related to health issues that spread among individuals or groups within a given community (1–3). They have the potential to create serious public health consequences,…
The NPDB – January 2024 Insights
Is It Reportable?
If a practitioner takes a leave of absence from a medical staff and enters a rehabilitation program, must this be reported?
It depends. A practitioner who voluntarily enters a!--Article>…
5 Ways To Spark Joy – Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
At the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, we are dedicated to improving mental health in Black communities by building culturally competent resources, programs, and education across the country. Our mission is to create new ways…
BLHF partners with Kate Spade New York to launch SHECARE Wellness Pods on HBCU campuses –…
NEW YORK, NY (April 5, 2023) – This Spring, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) and kate spade new york are teaming up to create more accessible mental health resources for women and girls, and together are announcing…
Introduction to Dr. Conner – Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
The health of our mind, body, and soul are critically important and allows us to do all the amazing things we love for all the people and communities we care about. For many of us, maintaining holistic wellness can be a…
Taraji P. Henson Brings A New Level of Joy – Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
Delve into the Exclusive Event Hosted by The Boris L. Henson Foundation, where History and Modern Advocacy Collide for Mental Health Awareness
BLHF’s groundbreaking Joy Joints! Initiative reached its pinnacle with the grand…
How to find your JOY: – Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
A few holistic health and wellness strategies to consider
At the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, we strive to help individuals find pathways to peace and well-being and to learn to choose joy over everything. While…
Do I need healing? – Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
Let’s talk about when it is time to get professional help.
The decision to seek professional help for a mental health issue is not always an easy choice to make, especially in our community. In the Black community, mental…
Molecular Partners Provides Updates at 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Tetra-specific T-cell engager MP0533 for patients with r/r AML and AML/MDS on track to deliver expanded clinical phase 1/2a data in H1 2024Progress of Radio-DARPin Therapy (RDT) platform: Improved tumor to kidney uptake ratio enables…
Science of neurodevelopmental disorders advanced by cutting-edge tech (Environmental Factor,…
Rick Woychik, Ph.D., directs NIEHS and the National Toxicology Program. (Image courtesy of NIEHS)
Artificial intelligence, biomonitoring technology, and fruit flies are key aspects of an exciting new effort to improve toxicity testing…
Temporary “tattoos” that measure blood pressure
Blood pressure is a key vital sign that provides insight into our cardiovascular health. But blood pressure is typically measured only a few times per year by a clinician—and these measurements might not always be accurate (maybe, for…
The effect of city size on the disability rate of the older adults: empirical evidence from CHARLS…
1. Introduction
Under the guidance of the national strategy of actively coping with population aging, the rapid population gathering in cities, on the one hand, meets the inevitable requirements of economic and social development and,…
Multicomponent Strategies to Prevent SARS…
On October 1, 2021, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Kim Van Naarden Braun, PhD1,2; Mark Drexler, MD1,2,3; Ranna A. Rozenfeld, MD1,4; Eytan Deener-Agus1; Rebecca Greenstein1; Michael Agus, MD1,2,5; Mark Joffe,…
National and State Trends in Anxiety and Depression Severity …
On October 5, 2021, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Recent studies indicate an increase in the percentage of adults who reported clinically relevant symptoms of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic…
Notes from the Field: Supply Interruptions of First …
Scott A. Nabity, MD1,2; Rocio Agraz-Lara, MSN3,4; Angelito Bravo, MD4,5; Robert Benjamin, MD4,6; Vanessa Fong, MPH1,2; C. Kin Lam, MS, MPH1,2; Chris Keh, MD1; Sundari Mase, MD4,6,7; Jennifer Flood, MD1 (View author affiliations)
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COVID-19 Outbreaks at Youth Summer Camps…
On October 1, 2021, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.According to sequencing data reported by CDC, the highly transmissible B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been the…
Prevalence of Arthritis and Arthritis-Attributable Activity …
Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Arthritis is a leading cause of disability among U.S. adults. Arthritis‐attributable medical care expenditures and earnings losses were responsible for >$300 billion direct and…
Notes from the Field: Seizures, Hyperthermia …
Paul F. Ehlers, MD1,2; Amy Deitche2; Leslie M. Wise, PhD3; Sarah L. Patrick, PhD3; Alfreda Holloway-Beth, PhD4; Ross Ellison5; Jordan Trecki, PhD6; Roy Gerona, PhD5; Michael S. Wahl, MD1,2 (View author affiliations)
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Second Nationwide Tuberculosis Outbreak …
Jonathan M. Wortham, MD1; Maryam B. Haddad, PhD1; Rebekah J. Stewart, MSN, MPH1; Pallavi Annambhotla, DrPH2; Sridhar V. Basavaraju, MD2; Scott A. Nabity, MD1,3; Isabel S. Griffin, PhD2; Emily McDonald, MD2; Elizabeth M. Beshearse,…
Pregnant People Hit Hard By Flu But Many Remain Unvaccinated
December 9, 2022—Flu season came early this year with some of the highest hospitalization rates seen at this time of the year in a decade. Preliminary data from CDC indicate that so far this season, nearly 50% of reported flu-associated…
Every Journey Matters: Birth Defects Awareness
Every 4.5 minutes a baby is born with a condition that affects the structure or function of their body—collectively, these conditions are referred to as birth defects. They can vary widely in how and where they affect the body, and…
Evaluation of a Distribution Model to Increase Access to Affordable Fruits and Vegetables
Kerri L. Vasold, PhD1; Karah Mantinan, MPH, RD1; Rebecca Hofer, MPH1; Michael Waddle, MPA2; Amy Slechta, MPH2 (View author affiliations)
Suggested citation for this article: Vasold KL, Mantinan K, Hofer R, Waddle M, Slechta A.…
Indian Health Professions Preparatory, Indian Health Professions Pre-Graduate and Indian; Health…
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Office of Tribal Self-Governance; Planning Cooperative Agreement
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Loan Repayment Program for Repayment of Health Professions Educational Loans Announcement Type:…
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Division of Behavioral Health, Office of Clinical and Preventive Services Domestic Violence…
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