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Mental health

What If We Could Predict the Perfect Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder?

Imagine a future where every person struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) could be matched with the treatment most likely to work for them—saving lives, reducing relapses, and offering hope to thousands of families. Achieving this vision has long been a challenge for clinicians, but researchers behind a groundbreaking study at the U, Columbia, and […]

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Policy

Making Research Applicable to Policymakers

As readers know, we are really into policy, so we’re really happy to share some conference proceedings from a group of researchers we really admire. The hook is simple: what if policymakers had the tools and resources to turn the latest studies into transformative policies? This dream of evidence-informed decision-making is closer than ever, yet […]

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Global

How Extreme Weather is Reshaping Rural Health

Imagine this: a small rural town faces a record-breaking heatwave. Crops wither, water supplies dwindle, and hospitals, understaffed and under-resourced, are flooded with patients suffering from heat-related illnesses. For the residents of this community, extreme weather isn’t just a headline—it’s a direct threat to their health and survival. This scenario isn’t hypothetical. It’s the lived […]

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Next Week in Public Health, December 20, 2024

Happy Holidays to all. We don’t really take a break, so be sure to stop on by and try out our new app. It’s the widget in the bottom right-hand corner! Here’s what’s happening next week. Unlock Daily Public Health Updates! Want real-time access to groundbreaking research? Sign up for our Public Health Article Feed […]

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Implementation

Smart Hospitals: AI, Sustainability, and the Human Touch

Imagine a hospital where personalized medicine isn’t just a buzzword but a daily reality—where artificial intelligence (AI) predicts illnesses before symptoms emerge, home treatment is seamlessly integrated, and healthcare ecosystems revolve around the patient. This isn’t science fiction. It’s the vision for smart hospitals by 2042, as projected by a recent Delphi study conducted by […]

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Global

A Global Reckoning for Drug Use Disorders

Imagine the world as a bustling city, its inhabitants racing along myriad paths toward progress. Among them are millions trapped by a silent epidemic—drug use disorders (DUDs). These disorders, while often cloaked in stigma, hold profound implications for global health. A recent study from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 initiative sheds new light […]

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Mental health

A Closer Look at Gambling Harms and the Power of Peer Support

Imagine feeling trapped in a cycle where the harder you try to escape, the more stuck you become. For many people experiencing gambling-related harms, this cycle isn’t just about losing money—it’s also about the crushing weight of stigma. In fact, stigma can be just as harmful as the financial and emotional toll of gambling itself. […]

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Research

What a 20-Year Study Reveals About Military Mortality

What happens when those who serve their country return home? While much attention focuses on the visible scars of war—physical injuries, PTSD, and suicide—less is known about the broader risks to long-term health and mortality among veterans. A recent study sheds light on the factors that influence mortality in U.S. service members and veterans, offering […]

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Global

Building Health Systems from the Ground Up with CHWs

When you imagine the backbone of global healthcare, you might picture bustling hospitals or advanced medical technology. But some of the most significant health advancements start at the community level, powered by a group of often-overlooked heroes: community health workers (CHWs). These individuals, trained to provide essential health services in their communities, are proving that […]

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