It starts with a scan. A blur of grayscale swirls across an MRI screen. Somewhere in that grainy image could be the beginning of something devastating—or nothing at all. For… Read More
Hey, so what are we about? Every day, This Week in Public Health brings you the most important research, policy updates, and innovations shaping the field. We curate peer-reviewed studies,… Read More
Imagine the frustration of living with a mystery illness for years. Your symptoms worsen, your work performance declines, and your income takes a nosedive. All the while, you shuttle between… Read More
Imagine facing a health issue so elusive that it takes years—even decades—to diagnose. Meanwhile, your work performance suffers, your income dwindles, and your quality of life declines. For millions of… Read More
In recent years, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has taken the world by storm, and its applications in healthcare have both fascinated and alarmed researchers, practitioners, and ethicists alike. From tools… Read More
Technology touches every aspect of our lives—how we eat, sleep, move, and even think. From rideshare apps to streaming platforms, these tools have become integral to our daily routines. But… Read More
Imagine a world where healthcare providers could predict opioid misuse before it even starts, potentially saving thousands of lives. In the United States alone, nearly 10 million people misuse opioids… Read More
Dr. Per Nilsen is a distinguished professor specializing in implementation science, a rapidly growing interdisciplinary field focused on bridging the gap between research and practice. As a member of the… Read More
Imagine a world where doctors can access the latest research instantly, avoid human errors, and offer more personalized care to each patient. Thanks to the revolutionary integration of artificial intelligence… Read More
Mental health challenges affect millions, yet many face barriers to accessing care. The COVID-19 pandemic amplified these obstacles, urging the medical community to seek innovative, scalable solutions. One promising frontier?… Read More
Suicide remains one of the most significant public health challenges of our times. Despite decades of research, the underlying triggers of suicide are not fully understood, partly because traditional studies… Read More
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