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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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Research

Champions: Turning Evidence into Action to Save Lives

Cancer care faces a persistent challenge: how do we ensure the most effective treatments and interventions reach every patient, every time? One powerful answer lies in the hands of an often-overlooked group: Champions. These individuals—whether clinical staff, community leaders, or peers—play a pivotal role in turning innovative cancer care strategies into realities. A recent scoping […]

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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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