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I set a stopwatch, and I spent 23 hours and 40 minutes door-to-door getting to Qatar from my house. This morning is the first time I have seen the sun since driving to the Philly airport on Wednesday. The conference starts in about three hours, so I’ll be live-blogging different sessions, sharing my reflections and […]
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When a patient walks into a clinic, their diagnosis doesn’t just determine treatment—it determines how much money flows through the health system. Every diagnosis code added to a chart affects how Medicare pays hospitals, physician groups, and other healthcare providers. But what if the way we code diseases—rather than the diseases themselves—has been quietly reshaping […]
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By the time you read this, we’ll be in Qatar for a gathering of the Global Implementation Society. If you haven’t noticed, you can now convert this website to Arabic, along with several other languages. También sé hablar español, así que esto es de gran ayuda. If we have one value, it’s that: La ciencia […]
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A new study published in Health Education & Behavior offers a powerful insight that can transform how we communicate about vaccines—especially with MAHA audiences who value medical autonomy, harm reduction, and transparent evidence. The research finds that vaccine hesitancy is not a simple “pro-vs-anti” divide. Instead, people fall into five distinct clusters, each shaped by […]
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In 2015, world leaders pledged to achieve a fairer, cleaner, and healthier planet by 2030. But with just five years left, that vision is slipping away. Poverty is rising again, climate goals are off track, and many countries are moving backward on basic health and education milestones. A new global modeling study published in The […]
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I don’t belong here.” That’s how one young adult in Lango, Uganda, described being admitted for substance use treatment. A new study in Frontiers in Public Health reveals why so many young people in sub-Saharan Africa never seek or complete care for substance use disorders (SUDs). 1. Substance use starts early—and feels “normal.” In many […]
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Qatar is undergoing a public-health transformation—one shaped by rapid demographic growth, shifting disease patterns, generational investments in research, and a commitment to innovation across its health system. Four new publications provide the clearest picture yet of where Qatar stands today and where its public-health strategy is headed next. Across these studies, a consistent story emerges: […]
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Public health emergencies rarely unfold as protocols imagine, especially in rural and agricultural communities. Few people understand that better than Brandi Williams, an epidemiologist who has spent the past several years responding to crises ranging from avian influenza to opioid overdoses to COVID-19. In this conversation, Brandi walks through the complex, often overlooked challenges that […]
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Artificial intelligence is often celebrated for saving lives, predicting disease outbreaks, and improving healthcare access. But beneath that innovation lies a lesser-known truth: the infrastructure powering AI—massive data centers—can harm the very public health it aims to protect. By 2028, U.S. data centers are expected to consume 6–12% of the nation’s electricity, costing $20 billion […]
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It is 4:45 a.m. when a young OB-GYN resident walks into the hospital for rounds. She has already worked two overnight shifts this week. Before noon, she will help manage complex labor, interpret fetal tracings, and assist with emergency procedures. The pager never seems to be quiet. Everyone around her expects flawless performance because every […]
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Look, we all know the news cycle is way too fast. Case in point. Only 63% of Americans now know that federal scientists are being fired, down from nearly 80% just months ago. At a moment when public health and science agencies are facing historic cuts, public attention is slipping fast. Here are the 3 […]
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We’re off today, and thankfully, most of the US is too. A lot less chance of something ridiculous being announced today. Next week we’re in Qatar, so get prepped for that.
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