Understanding the BMJ Article on MMR Vaccine and Autism
In 1998, a study published in The Lancet by Andrew Wakefield and colleagues sent shockwaves through the medical community and the public at large. It suggested a link between the… Read More
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The Economic Power of Community Health Workers
Healthcare is more than just treating diseases; it’s about addressing the root causes that impact health outcomes. This is where Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a crucial role. A study… Read More
Understanding the Puzzle of Suicide Mortality: Key Risk Factors Unveiled
In a world where the whisper of mental health challenges is becoming ever louder, understanding suicide—a subject often shrouded in silence—has never been more critical. Recently, an insightful study published… Read More
Understanding the Current State of Kindergarten Vaccination Coverage in the U.S.
In recent years, public health professionals have closely monitored vaccination trends among school-aged children, especially kindergartners. The latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sheds light… Read More
Unveiling the Shadows: Questionable Research Practices in Grant Funding
Competitive grant funding is the lifeblood of research, particularly in public health and the sciences. But what happens when the pursuit of this funding encourages dubious practices? A recent study… Read More
The Evolution of Scientific Publishing: The Rise of the Open-Access Movement
The world of scientific publishing has undergone significant transformations over the years. Traditional publishing, characterized by restrictive paywalls and limited access to groundbreaking research, has long been the standard. However,… Read More
Understanding Health Worker Retention in Remote Uganda: Key Takeaways from a Recent Study
The healthcare sector is a critical pillar of any society, ensuring the well-being of its citizens. However, the retention of health workers, especially in remote and rural areas, remains a… Read More
What PubTrawlr will achieve
Scientific knowledge is all around us, but it can be difficult to understand and use it. The sheer size, complexity, and uncertain quality of scientific literature make it difficult for… Read More
Why your feedback is more valuable than you think……..
Starting this week, we’re rolling out a simpler feedback widget. Look how friendly it is! But our purpose is two-fold. Sure, we want to know how the website is doing… Read More
101 Days of Implementation Science is HERE
After a long and winding road, we are finally launching 101 Days of Science. We know that many of you have topics that you wish you could stay on top… Read More
Scraping the news for insights
Health equity is a major topic and research focus over the past few years. And with good reason! For those of us who want wellbeing to improve in our communities,… Read More
Getting Acquainted with ArXiv
The ArXiv (pronounced “archive”) is a digital library that archives papers in physics, computer science, mathematics, and other scientific disciplines. It was established because not many journals would accept emails… Read More