The Cosmic Connection: How a Solar Eclipse Sparks Human Unity
In honor of the eclipse in t-minus 3 hours, here’s a cross-post from This Week in Science. Humans have always gazed at the skies in awe, finding inspiration and even… Read More
Author: Jon Scaccia
Understanding the Economic Impact of Suicide and Nonfatal Self-Harm in the U.S.: A Public Health Perspective
Suicide and self-harm are not only devastating personal tragedies but also represent a significant economic burden, as detailed in the article Economic cost of US suicide and nonfatal self-harm. This… Read More
Next Week In Public Health: April 5, 2024
You know what they say about April Showers? We’ll be in Texas next week for the solar eclipse, so let’s hope that the cloud cover is less than predicted. Here’s… Read More
The Urgent Need for Comprehensive Data on Police-Related Shootings
Public health practitioners, policymakers, and concerned citizens alike should take note of a groundbreaking study, “National Burden of Injury and Deaths From Shootings by Police in the United States, 2015‒2020,”… Read More
A Road to Global Health Equity: Insights from Implementation Science
In a groundbreaking article from the Annual Review of Public Health Challenges and Opportunities for Paving the Road to Global Health Equity Through Implementation Science,” Prajakta Adsul and her colleagues… Read More
Synthetic Data in Health Care: Unlocking New Horizons
Introduction In the realm of healthcare and research, access to quality data is paramount. However, stringent regulations and privacy concerns often restrict data availability. This is where synthetic data comes… Read More
Unraveling the Enigma of AI Bias in Healthcare: A Call to Action for Public Health Practitioners
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare promises a revolution in patient care and treatment outcomes. However, the insightful article Bias in artificial intelligence algorithms and recommendations for mitigation,… Read More
Drivers of Public Health Expenditure in the EU: Insights for Practitioners
Let’s talk money because that is an crucial part of the work we all do. Public health expenditure (PHE) plays a pivotal role in the European Union’s (EU) health systems…. Read More
Next Week in Public Health: March 29, 2024
Methods are important. They are how we come to knowledge about the world. And it seems that next week, there’s going to be a lot of methods coming down the… Read More
Transforming Public Health: The Revolutionary Role of AI in Implementation Science
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the gap between scientific discoveries and their application in public health practices remains a significant challenge. This is more or less what I’ve dedicated my… Read More
Understanding the Future of Healthcare: AI and Predictive Models in the Veterans Health Administration
Healthcare is on the brink of a transformation, thanks to the groundbreaking work done in predictive models using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). A shining example of this… Read More
The Battle Against Malaria: Insights from Southern Mozambique
Malaria, a life-threatening disease transmitted by mosquitoes, has long been a significant public health concern globally, particularly in regions like southern Mozambique. The recent article, “To spray or target mosquitoes… Read More