SPH This Week

SPH This Week

April 29, 2018

Upcoming Signature Program

Crises, Calamities, and Chaos: How Public Health Can Improve Response to Emerging Threats Wherever They Arise

Apr 30

4:30 to 6 p.m.

Hiebert Lounge, 72 East Concord Street, Boston

Think. Teach. Do.

For the Health of All

Research

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Guns Used in Cross-Border Crimes Originate from States with More Lax Laws

Guns used in crime flow from states with weaker laws to states with stronger laws.

Research

Obese Patients Underrepresented in Cancer Clinical Trials

Cancer types associated with being overweight or obese represent about 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed in US.

Research

Parenting Groups Improve Language, Reduce Stunting in Zambia

Parenting groups and development monitoring visits in first years of life show promise in child growth and language acquisition in Southern Province.

Recently At SPH

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Lets Get People to Follow Us, Not Run from Us

At Dean's Symposium, former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy, New York Times climate editor Hannah Fairfield, and many more discuss ways in which scientists, city officials, and journalists can work collectively to shift climate change debate.

PHX Podcast

The Opioids vs. Non-Opioids Showdown

Tackling effectiveness of opioids vs. non-opioids for chronic pain, and discussing new NIH rules on how clinical trials are defined.

Dean's Note

Disasters and Public Health

How sudden, large-scale crises shape health, in the short- and long-term.

Q&A

When the Event Doesnt Follow the Playbook

Ahead of Public Health Forum on April 30, Anne Schuchat discusses role as CDC principal deputy director, importance of preparation, and her hardest job.

In the Media

The Hill

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Clinical Trial Should Be Halted opinion by Michael Siegel, professor of community health sciences.

Buzzfeed

A New Study Found Toxic Chemicals in Kitchen Cabinets, and Heres What You Need to Know quotes Wendy Heiger-Bernays, clinical professor of environmental health.

Mother Jones

A Huge New Study Just Showed Alcohol Is Worse for You Than You Thought quotes Richard Saitz, professor of community health sciences.

WalletHub

2018s Best & Worst States for Childrens Health Care interview with Candice Belanoff, clinical assistant professor of community health sciences.

New York Times

US Must Keep DACA and Accept New Applications, Federal Judge Rules quotes alumnus Ali Noorani.

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Free Associations Live During Summer Institute

Signing up for the PHX Summer Institute? Join hosts Matt, Chris, and Don for a live recording of a Free Associations podcast episode during the institute on Tuesday, June 12.

Stop Handgun Violence Advocacy Toolkit

This toolkit by Stop Handgun Violence is an easy to follow roadmap for students and anyone interested in getting actively involved in reducing firearm injuries and deaths in their home state.

What Makes Youth More Likely To Be Bullied?

A recent study by Sugimura and colleagues explored whether early social behaviors in school make youth more likely to be bullied and remain bullied over time.