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UrduThe Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University at Albany’s School of Public Health released a new report this month that provides an update on the state of the New York’s health care workforce, including data on job growth and employment projections.
Tag: Health
GW Expert Available to Discuss Youth Climate Activism During Earth Week
This week, people across the globe are organizing events around sustainability, green living and climate change to mark the annual celebration of Earth Day. Often leading the charge is young people, who one faculty expert at the George Washington University…
Leaps in artificial blood research aim to improve product safety, efficacy
Researchers have made huge strides in ensuring that red blood cell substitutes – or artificial blood – are able to work safely and effectively when transfused into the bloodstream.
LBBC Spring Patient Experience Newsletter: Equity and Financial Toxicity
While Keneene Lewis of Atlanta was undergoing chemotherapy in 2019, bill collectors were calling her home. Today, she encourages those she meets to speak up and advocate for themselves. Plus, new FDA guidance on the risk factors of dense breasts, and the petition demanding equitable access to DIEP flap breast reconstruction.
More structure, fewer screens makes for healthier kids in the school holidays
Vacation care, sports programs, or performing arts – whatever your child’s interests, researchers say that adding structure to the school holiday is a great way to keep kids healthy and active over the break.
Humanising international education requires 360-degree support
As university students settle into semester one, education experts at the University of South Australia are calling for broader community supports to prioritise the health, wellbeing, and social connection of international students as they live and study in Australia.
GW Expert Available: Survey Finds 100K Nurses Left Workforce Due to Pandemic-related Stresses
A new survey published Thursday by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing found that about 100,000 registered nurses in the U.S. left the workplace due to the stresses of the Covid-19 pandemic. Another 610,388 RNs reported an “intent to leave”…
Time out: We all need a three-day weekend
As a four-day work week is trialled in countries across the globe, health researchers at the University of South Australia say they’re ‘all in’ when it comes to a long weekend, especially as new empirical research shows that the extra time off is good for our health.
Black Women’s Childhood Symptoms of Disordered Eating Predict Symptoms in Adulthood
The majority of research on disordered eating has focused on the experiences of white women, contributing to the myth that eating disorders don’t affect Black women, according to researcher Jordan E. Parker (University of California, Los Angeles). Her new research debunks this myth.
AI tool gains doctors’ trust by giving advice like a colleague
A new Cornell University-led study suggests that if artificial intelligence tools can counsel a doctor like a colleague – pointing out relevant research that supports the decision – then doctors can better weigh the merits of the recommendation.
Irvine Health Foundation’s $14 million grant to UC Irvine will establish 7 endowed chairs
A $14 million grant from the Irvine Health Foundation to the University of California, Irvine will establish seven endowed chairs in the Program in Public Health to recruit and retain the field’s top academic leaders and experts, who will strive for health equity among all Orange County residents.
Chula Awarded “4-Star Healthy University”
Chulalongkorn University was awarded a “4-star Healthy University” by the ASEAN University Network – Health Promotion Network (AUN-HPN).
Chulalongkorn University Holds the “Chula Health Care Body & Mind” Fest
The Center for Safety, Health and Environment of Chulalongkorn University (SHECU), Chulalongkorn University Health Service Center, the Physical Resources Management, the Department of Physical Therapy at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, the Department of Industrial Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, the Center for Psychological Wellness at the Faculty of Psychology, and Chula Student Wellness have organized the “Chula Health Care Body & Mind” event under the CU Sustainable Well-Being project.
Largest US state-by-state analysis of COVID-19 impact reveals the driving forces behind variations in health, education, and economic performance
Four-fold variation in standardised COVID-19 death rates across US states between January 2020 and July 2022 – with death rates lowest in Hawaii, New Hampshire, and Maine and highest in Arizona, Washington, DC, and New Mexico.
Worrying About Election Stress Can Harm Your Health – Here’s What You Can Do About It
New research finds that simply anticipating stress related to political elections causes adverse physical health effects. However, the study also finds there is something people can do to mitigate those negative health effects.
Pesticide Contaminants in Water Test Kit, an Innovation from Chula for Safe and Sustainable Agriculture
Farmers in Thailand still largely use chemical herbicides, especially paraquat and atrazine, to control weeds on their farms. According to research by the Office of Agricultural Economics, in 2019, Thailand imported almost 10 million kilograms of paraquat and close to 3.5 million kilograms of atrazine. The residues of these herbicides cause harm to the environment, living creatures, and our health.
Exposure to green space linked to reduced risk of postpartum depression
In an analysis of more than 415,00 electronic health records of healthy, full-term births in Southern California, a team of researchers led by the University of California, Irvine determined that exposure to green space and tree coverage was associated with a decreased risk of postpartum depression among mothers.
Nutrition expert: An avocado a day improves gut health and cuts down belly fat for women
University of Illinois researchers found that people who ate avocado daily as part of a meal had a greater abundance of gut microbes that break down fiber and produce metabolites that support gut health. Study participants consumed their normal diets…
Exercise more effective than medicines to manage mental health
University of South Australia researchers are calling for exercise to be a mainstay approach for managing depression as a new study shows that physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or the leading medications.
Medicaid expansion improves childhood cancer survival
Medicaid expansion may improve outcomes for children with cancer, finds a new analysis from the Brown School and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
UCLA Health tip sheet: Pesticides & Parkinson’s symptoms; Gender-affirming hormones improve mental health; Body composition & cardiovascular disease
UCLA Health tip sheet: A brief roundup of news and story ideas from the experts at UCLA Health.
Lesson from Flint: Social networks must be engaged in disaster recovery
The size, strength and makeup of people’s social networks are key indicators of how they will respond to the health consequences of an environmental disaster, according to a new Cornell University study that focused on the Flint, Michigan water crisis.
Pets create ‘pawsitive’ change for people in aged care
Researchers at the University of South Australia are calling for the Federal Government to mandate financial support for pets in aged care ¬¬¬to help improve the mental health and wellbeing of thousands of residents.
PFF Celebrates Black History Month and Encourages Diversity in Research
The PFF celebrates and honors Black History Month this February. The PFF advocates for increasing diversity of patient representation through the PFF Community Registry to enhance research and improve treatment options for those in the African-American and other communities.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine launches pilot program for certification of autoscoring software
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has launched a two-year pilot program for the certification of autoscoring software that provides adult sleep stage scoring from the analysis of data gathered by polysomnography.
First-of-its-kind instrument officially ushers in new era of X-ray science
Arizona State University has officially begun a new chapter in X-ray science with a newly commissioned, first-of-its-kind instrument that will help scientists see deeper into matter and living things. The device, called the compact X-ray light source (CXLS), marked a major milestone in its operations as ASU scientists generated its first X-rays on the night of Feb. 2.
UAlbany Researcher Leads “Listening Tour” to Explore Mental Health in Rural New York
A newly released report details the results of an 18-month study on mental health in rural New York. The work, which is the first of its kind in the state, took the form of a “listening tour” comprised of 32 group interview sessions that engaged nearly 300 participants representing 16 rural counties.
Study Unravels Interplay Between Sleep, Chronic Pain and Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal cord stimulation uses low levels of electricity to relieve pain. A study is the first to measure this treatment’s effects on patients by gauging improvement in insomnia after spinal cord stimulation. Results showed a 30 percent or more improvement of both nighttime and daytime components of insomnia in 39.1 percent of study participants and a 30 percent or more improvement of daytime sleepiness in 28.1 percent of participants. Findings correlated with improvement in disability and depression and revealed associations with sleep and both pain and depression. Results will help clinicians gain a better understanding of the type of patient most likely to benefit from this treatment.
High-Protein, Gluten-Free Pasta: Chula’s Research to Ensure the Good Health of Gluten-Intolerant People
A faculty member of Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Science has researched and developed high-protein, gluten-free pasta noodles for gluten-intolerant health-lovers.
UAlbany Researchers Receive New Funding for Suicide Prevention Programming
Researchers in University at Albany’s Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research in the School of Education have received funding to undertake a new project aimed at reducing risk for suicide and substance use among students experiencing health disparities. The work aims to hone strategies that could be implemented widely across college campuses.
More Steps, Moderate Physical Activity Cuts Dementia, Cognitive Impairment Risk
UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science study: senior women were less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia if they did more daily walking and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
Columbia Nursing Ranks #1 in NIH Funding
Columbia Nursing ranks first among U.S. nursing schools in NIH research funding for FY 2022.
Ask the expert: What are nanomedicines?
Morteza Mahmoudi, an assistant professor in MSU’s Department of Radiology, explains why addressing disagreements with stronger standards will help ensure future nanomedicines are safe, effective and successful.
Press registration open for the hybrid ACS Spring 2023 meeting
Journalists who register for the spring meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) will have access to more than 10,000 presentations on topics. ACS Spring 2023 is a hybrid meeting being held virtually and in-person in Indianapolis on March 26-30 with the theme “Crossroads of Chemistry.”
Health, weight loss among top motivators for “Dry January”
As Dry January continues its rise in popularity, no- and low-alcohol craft beer options make it easy for the 79 percent of drinkers who say they could be motivated to forego alcohol for the month, according to a survey from Illinois-based Go Brewing
GW Expert Available: What should businesses do to protect employees during the winter surge of COVID-19 & the flu?
The winter surge of COVID-19, the flu and other viruses is here and it’s top of mind as people prepare to see loved ones during the holiday season. As more workers are now spending more time in the office, what…
UAlbany Researchers Awarded $3 Million to Study Disparities in Black Maternal and Infant Health
UAlbany researchers recently received new funding to investigate why Black families disproportionately experience negative health outcomes in the first postpartum year. Findings from the five-year study will inform strategies aimed at improving Black maternal-infant health.
Electric car sales drive toward cleaner air, less mortality
Electric cars – and their continued sales growth – are expected to have a greener, cleaner influence on air pollution and reduce human mortality in most, if not all, U.S. metropolitan areas, according to Cornell University research published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.
Rutgers Infectious Disease Expert Can Discuss Staying Healthy at Holiday Gatherings
Diana Finkel, an assistant professor of medicine and director of the Infectious Disease Fellowship Program at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, is available for interviews on how people can minimize their chances of getting sick at holiday gatherings (without eating…
Pulmonary Fibrosis Claims Life of R&B Singer B. Smyth
B. Smyth, 28, died on Nov. 17, 2022, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis, according to an Instagram post featuring his brother Denzil. Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a progressive, debilitating disease that causes scarring in the lungs and does not presently have a cure.
How to Handle the Challenges of Caring for Your Aging Parent
As a clinical social worker, Natasha Mosby has counseled family members on both sides of the spectrum: the caretakers and their aging parents. Both groups want to understand how to navigate their reversal of roles as they progress into this new chapter of their lives.
Threats of Covid-19 Caused Significant Anxiety and Depression in Pregnant Women
A published study that assessed anxiety and depressive symptoms in pregnant women from seven Western countries during the first major wave of the Covid-19 pandemic shows that stress from fears about Covid-19 led to anxiety and depressive symptoms above normal levels.
Altered cell behaviour behind resistance in neuroblastoma
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified one of the reasons why the childhood cancer neuroblastoma becomes resistant to chemotherapy.
Research suggests deaf children more at risk of developing emotional wellbeing issues
Research from Queen’s University Belfast suggests that deaf children are more at risk of developing mental health and emotional wellbeing issues compared to children who can hear.
NIH’s Climate and Health Initiative tackles global health effects associated with a changing climate
Media Availability What: Leaders from the National Institutes of Health discuss the agency’s plan to address the risk to human health posed by a changing climate in a commentary published in The Lancet. As floods, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, and heat…
Low-Cost Air Quality Sensors Deliver Insights on Environmental Injustice
Networks of low-cost air quality sensors are able to detect temporary peaks and “hot spots” in air pollution and could be a better tool for tracking short-term changes in air quality in communities than regulatory sensors. Monitoring fine-scale, real-time changes in air pollution could support efforts to protect public health.
UAlbany Public Health Experts Available to Discuss Surge in RSV Cases
ALBANY, N.Y. (Nov. 3, 2022) — Children’s hospitals in parts of the U.S. are seeing a surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases, a common respiratory virus that can cause severe breathing problems for babies and older adults. RSV is…
As respiratory illnesses increase, WVU experts share information to prevent possible ‘tridemic’
Respiratory illnesses are affected the United States as winter approaches, and a “tridemic” is possible with the flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
New Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute on UCI campus advances whole-person care
The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute has a sparkling new home on the University of California, Irvine campus that will significantly expand its clinical, teaching and research efforts to advance evidence-informed, whole-person care. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct.
World Mental Health Day: Child psychology expert available for interviews
World Mental Health Day takes place on October 10 and comes at a time when mental health is reaching a breaking point, says Virginia Tech child psychology expert Rosanna Breaux. “We need to start thinking about mental health just like we…