SPH This Week

March 6, 2016

Gender Equity and the Health of Populations

On the occasion of the Supreme Court reopening the question of abortion rights, and of International Womens Day, a comment on gender equity and population health.

NEWS

Fertility Treatments Raise Mothers Risks of Health Problems in Delivery

[VIDEO] More research needed into role of assisted reproductive technology (ART) in maternal health complications.

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Identified among Beef-Packing Workers

Role of beef-production chain in transmission of bacteria warrants further study.

SPH Researchers Named 'Worlds Most Influential Minds'

Dean, faculty among 2015 Thomson Reuters list of most-cited scientists.

Professor Guest-Edits Special Cancer Issue of LGBT Health

Ulrike Boehmer calls for greater attention to cancer burden of LGBT populations.

Professor Presents on Health of Black Women

Yvette Cozier presented findings of Black Womens Health Study in honor of Black History Month.

VIEWPOINT

Viewpoint: Texas Abortion LawsHealth Protection or Pretext?

Public health professionals must stand against using womens health as façade to hide political or economic self-interest.

by Wendy Mariner

IN THE MEDIA

Vox
A Huge International Study of Gun Control Finds Strong Evidence That It Actually Works references Dean Sandro Galea.

WBUR
The Opioid Treatment Business Is Booming quotes David Rosenbloom, professor and chair of health law, policy & management.

Conversation
Africas Children Need Help Coping with a Myriad of Stresses, Not Just HIV article by Jennifer Beard, assistant professor of global health.

VICE News
Psych Patients at This Hospital Were Tied Down and Ignored, Records Show quotes George Annas, professor of health law, policy & management.

Nations Health
New Guidelines Could Help Alcohol Industry Reduce Youth Ad Exposure quotes Craig Ross, research assistant professor of epidemiology.