Top 5 Takeaways Increased Attendance: In 2019, 16.2% of adults with arthritis attended a self-management class, an increase from 11.4% in 2014. Provider Counseling: 69.3% of adults with arthritis received
Author: Cody Micah Carmichael MPH, CPH
Evidence-Based Approaches to Public Health: Epidemiology – Bias and Confounding: Methods to Reduce Bias In this tutorial, we will explore the various methods to reduce bias in epidemiological studies. Bias
Top 5 Takeaways Unchanged HIV Prevalence: The estimated HIV prevalence among persons who inject drugs (PWID) in 23 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) remained at 7% in 2018, unchanged from 2015.
Top 5 Takeaways Lower Non-COVID-19 Mortality: COVID-19 vaccine recipients had lower rates of non–COVID-19 mortality compared to unvaccinated persons. Adjusted Relative Risk: The adjusted relative risk (aRR) of non–COVID-19 mortality
Evidence-Based Approaches to Public Health: Epidemiology – Bias and Confounding: Types of Bias (Selection, Information, Publication) In this tutorial, we will explore the different types of bias that can affect
Top 5 Takeaways Delta Variant Predominance: The Delta variant became the predominant SARS-CoV-2 strain in the U.S. by mid-June 2021, leading to increased COVID-19-associated hospitalizations. Severity of Outcomes: No significant
Improved UTI Management: Evidence-Based Strategies for Prevention and Public Health Action Key Takeaways Urinary tract infections (UTIs) impact millions annually, disproportionately affecting women and vulnerable populations. New guidelines highlight preventive
Top 5 Takeaways New BLRV: The CDC updated the blood lead reference value (BLRV) to 3.5 μg/dL, down from 5 μg/dL, to better address lead exposure disparities in children. Health
Decoding H5 Influenza: How Deep Mutational Scanning Advances Pandemic Preparedness Key Takeaways H5 influenza viruses are considered potential pandemic threats due to their ability to evolve mutations that impact transmission
Top 5 Takeaways High Prevalence Among Binge Drinkers: During 2015–2019, 34.4% of Colorado adults who binge drank also used marijuana, compared to 9.9% of nondrinkers. Age and Gender Differences: The