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Implementation

Implementing Healthcare Innovation: Hurdles and Ice Patches.

Imagine a world where every breakthrough in medical research seamlessly transforms into better care for patients. Faster cancer treatments, life-saving stroke protocols, or more accurate diagnosis tools—delivered right where they’re needed, without delay. Yet, despite the promise of science, the healthcare system often stumbles when turning evidence into action. Why does this happen? What’s holding […]

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Implementation

Scaling for Good

Bottom line up front: There are 100s of using public health intervention out there, but these often reach on a fraction of the people they could. What if there was a way to ensure such solutions could scale up, delivering their life-saving potential to entire populations while minimizing harm? This is the challenge and promise […]

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Policy

The Reality of Defensive Gun Use

Gun violence and firearm policy remain pressing issues in the United States, with heated debates often centering on the role of guns in self-defense. A newly published study in the American Journal of Public Health offers a crucial perspective by examining 35 years of data on defensive firearm use. The findings? Despite frequent claims that […]

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News

Next Week in Public Health, December 13, 2024

Here’s what we have for next week. But I also want to dive deeper in the RFK, Jr (and a little of Oz) as we get closer to the transition. So, let me dig up some research and see what I can find. Join the Community – Get Your Weekly Public Health Update! Be a […]

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Communication

The Paradox of Aggression in Online Gaming

Aggression often thrives in online gaming communities. A staggering 70% of gamers aged 18-24 report experiencing aggression, with many considering it a major issue. Why does such behavior persist in a world designed for fun and collaboration? A recent study sheds light on this question, revealing that aggression in gaming isn’t just about the competitive […]

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Global

The Changing Link Between Income Inequality and Mortality

For decades, the relationship between income inequality and mortality shaped conversations about public health. Early studies in the 1980s and 1990s found a strong connection: as income inequality rose, mortality rates climbed. But new research spanning 30 years—from 1989 to 2019—flips this script, challenging long-held beliefs and offering fresh insights for public health practitioners. Let’s […]

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Collaboration

Rethinking Science Diplomacy

Imagine a young scientist from Nigeria brimming with innovative ideas to combat malaria in their community. Despite their expertise and unique perspective, they’re sidelined in global research projects dominated by Western agendas. This scenario isn’t hypothetical—it’s a recurring reality shaped by systemic inequities in science diplomacy. How can we transform science diplomacy into a force […]

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Policy

Imagine this: You’ve just endured a medical emergency, and as you’re recovering, a staggering bill lands in your mailbox. Until recently, this scenario was far too common for Americans seeking emergency care. Enter the No Surprises Act (NSA)—a law enacted to protect patients from unexpected, out-of-network medical bills and introduce a new system for resolving […]

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Environment

The Emotional and Physical Toll of COVID-19 Burial Teams in Ghana

The COVID-19 pandemic left no corner of the globe untouched, creating a wave of fear, loss, and disruption that continues to ripple through societies. Among those on the frontlines were Ghana’s Environmental Health Officers (EHOs), an often-overlooked group tasked with the heart-wrenching and hazardous responsibility of burying the pandemic’s victims. These workers faced unimaginable challenges, […]

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