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Greater infection risks linked to COVID-19 disparitiesNew work by Susan Shortreed, PhD, finds infection risks drive worse outcomes for some racial and ethnic groups.
biostatistics, health disparities, COVID-19
2022-02-02
Trial confirms safety of mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine boosterLisa Jackson, MD, MPH, explains results support boosting with Moderna, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
COVID-19, vaccines, boosters, mix-and-match
2022-01-26
2021 mentorship awards go to Elena ‘Noon’ Kuo and Dori RosenbergOutstanding mentorship — emphasizing equity and inclusion — was recognized.
2022-01-11
Exploring the promise of at-home cervical cancer screeningDrs. Diana Buist and Rachel Winer are studying whether at-home kits could save more women's lives.
research, cancer, cervical cancer, screening, HPV, pap smear
2022-01-11
‘Do you have access to guns?’ Answers before suicide deathA new study shows an opportunity to better identify patients at risk .
suicide, suicide prevention, firearms
2022-01-10
Top 10 research highlights in 2021We look back at 2021 research findings, including on COVID-19 vaccines, health equity, dementia, and suicide risk factors.
breast cancer, bariatric surgery, obesity, dementia, pain management, health equity, suicide prevention, COVID-19, cardiovascular disease, year in review
2021-12-22
Improving mental health care for youthCara Lewis, PhD, co-leads a new center to accelerate use of evidence-based practices in under-resourced settings such as schools.
mental health, implementation science, youth mental health
2021-12-17
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