Jon Scaccia, Author at This Week In Public Health

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Pandemic-Driven Moral Distress: Primary Care Insights

On a brisk morning in Istanbul, Dr. Elif, a family physician, faces a long queue of patients anxiously waiting outside her Family Health Center. Like many primary health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, her day is filled with back-to-back consultations, a constant battle against time and resources. The emotional toll is immense. Welcome to the […]

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AI

How to Use AI Like a Public Health Pro: A Practical Guide to Prompting Trawly

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday public health work. But here’s the truth that most people miss: The value you get from AI depends almost entirely on how you ask the question. At PubTrawlr, we built Trawly to help public health professionals cut through noise, synthesize evidence, and make faster decisions. But like […]

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Health tips

CBD’s Role in Modern Medicine: Rethinking Pain Relief

In a bustling San Diego clinic, Dr. Eric Leas often encounters patients seeking alternatives to mainstream pain relievers. Amid growing concerns about opioid addiction and adverse drug interactions, one compound is gaining attention — cannabidiol, or CBD. Previously seen merely as a niche remedy, CBD is emerging as a popular supplement for many looking to […]

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Social media videos influencing health outcomes and behavior changes.

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Can Social Media Videos Actually Influence Health Outcomes? Exploring Their Impact

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital media, social media videos have become a staple in our daily lives. From health tips to fitness challenges, the use of short videos across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram has skyrocketed. But the question remains: can social media videos actually influence health outcomes? This blog delves into how […]

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Effects of death education, understanding death education,

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Understanding the Effects of Death Education: A Key to Coping with Loss

Death is a topic that many of us shy away from, yet it’s a universal experience. While we cannot avoid it, we can learn how to cope with it in healthier ways. This is where death education plays a pivotal role. The question “What are the effects of death education?” is often posed by those […]

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How Research Will Be Funded in the Coming Years for Health: Key Trends and Insights

The landscape of health research funding is undergoing significant changes. As we move further into the 21st century, understanding how research will be funded in the coming years for health is crucial. With shifting priorities, technological advancements, and evolving global challenges, health research funding is adapting in innovative ways. This article will explore the emerging […]

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Survivor of domestic violence overcoming challenges

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Understanding the Journey of a Survivor of Domestic Violence: Stories of Strength and Recovery

Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects millions of individuals worldwide, regardless of age, gender, or background. But what exactly does it mean to be a “survivor” of domestic violence? While the term is often associated with those who have endured physical abuse, a survivor’s journey is complex and multifaceted, involving emotional, psychological, and […]

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Environment

Surprising Rise in Beijing Sperm Quality Linked to Pollution Control

On a crisp morning in Beijing, a young health worker at the National Research Institute for Family Planning reviews the latest data on male fertility. She notes a surprising upward trend in semen quality among local donors, a narrative contrary to the global discourse of declining sperm counts. Intrigued, she asks herself: What is behind […]

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Health equity

Transformative Impact of Death Education on Future Doctors

In a dimly lit lecture room at Shanxi Medical University, a group of medical students sits in silence. They’ve just completed a session on death education, a crucial yet often overlooked component of their training. The previous doubts, fear, and anxiety tied to the inevitable reality of death linger like a shadow; however, through carefully […]

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Social media analysis

Social Media Videos Boost Health: Surprising Study Insights

On a typical day, health workers at a bustling public hospital faced a challenge: easing the anxiety of children awaiting surgery. Noticing the growing use of YouTube among families, a new solution emerged: using social media videos to calm nerves before medical procedures. But could a video truly make a difference in patient care? The […]

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Funding

NIH Is Changing How Research Gets Funded. Here’s What It Means for Public Health

In a pair of recent announcements (here and here), the National Institutes of Health signaled a major shift in how research will be funded in the coming years. On the surface, the changes sound simple. Fewer funding opportunities. More flexibility. Greater emphasis on investigator-initiated science. But for public health researchers, practitioners, and institutions, the implications […]

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Epi

Guarding Our Gut: Strategies to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

The crisp morning air sees Beatrice, a farm worker in Northern Italy, heading to her job at a bustling livestock farm. This picturesque scene, however, belies a hidden battle within the farm. Across the globe, similar farms serve as battlegrounds for one of today’s pressing public health issues: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global […]

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Pandemic-Driven Moral Distress: Primary Care Insights

How to Use AI Like a Public Health Pro: A Practical Guide to Prompting Trawly

CBD’s Role in Modern Medicine: Rethinking Pain Relief

Can Social Media Videos Actually Influence Health Outcomes? Exploring Their Impact

Understanding the Effects of Death Education: A Key to Coping with Loss

How Research Will Be Funded in the Coming Years for Health: Key Trends and Insights

Understanding the Journey of a Survivor of Domestic Violence: Stories of Strength and Recovery

Surprising Rise in Beijing Sperm Quality Linked to Pollution Control

Transformative Impact of Death Education on Future Doctors

NIH Is Changing How Research Gets Funded. Here’s What It Means for Public Health

Guarding Our Gut: Strategies to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

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