Physician Altruism and Patient Outcomes: A Public Health Perspective Introduction A recent study published in JAMA Health Forum by Dr. Lawrence P. Casalino and colleagues explores the impact of physician
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Top 5 Takeaways Higher Incidence in Unvaccinated: Unvaccinated individuals had a significantly higher incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection (30.1 per 1,000) compared to fully vaccinated individuals (8.7 per 1,000). Increased Risk
Top 5 Takeaways Implementation of Digital Notification: North Carolina implemented an automated digital notification system on December 24, 2020, to notify COVID-19 positive patients via text and email. Increased Notification
Evidence-Based Approaches to Public Health: Epidemiology – Study Designs: Analytical Studies (Case-Control Studies) In this tutorial, we will cover another key epidemiological study design: case-control studies. Case-control studies are widely
Epi Explained: What are Outbreak Investigations? Outbreak investigations are systematic efforts undertaken by public health professionals to identify the source, cause, and control measures for disease outbreaks. These investigations aim
Top 5 Takeaways Disruption in Medical Care: Younger adults with diabetes (aged 18-29) reported the highest disruption in access to and use of medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccination
Top 5 Takeaways High Prevalence of SCD Among Caregivers: Approximately 12.6% of unpaid caregivers aged ≥45 years reported subjective cognitive decline (SCD), compared to 10.2% of noncaregivers. Health and Demographic
Evidence-Based Approaches to Public Health: Epidemiology – Study Designs: Analytical Studies (Cohort Studies: Prospective and Retrospective) In this tutorial, we’ll explore a fundamental aspect of epidemiology: cohort studies, which fall
Epi Explained: What is Descriptive Epidemiology? Descriptive epidemiology is the study of the patterns and distribution of diseases and health-related events in populations, offering insights into who is affected, where
Top 5 Takeaways Increase in Synthetic Opioid Overdose Deaths: Overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids, primarily illicitly manufactured fentanyl, have increased approximately tenfold since 2013 and accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic.