In the age of targeted ads, wearable technology, and social media, data gathering is often at odds with the right to protect one’s privacy. But what if this data could predict the next pandemic?
Carl Dimitri
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HIV in Houston: A Study on the Potential Impact of Medicaid Expansion and ART/PrEP
Houston is facing a serious HIV crisis, according to a recent report from the CDC. The fourth most populous city in the U.S. ranks ninth in the nation for rates of new HIV diagnoses. Compared to the rest of the United States, Houston also has lower rates of people remaining in HIV care and achieving […]
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Breathe Easy: Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes Reduce Indoor Air Pollution
During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental engineer Richard Corsi began exploring cheap and easy ways to reduce the transmission of the coronavirus. His concept of a DIY air cleaner was taken up by Jim Rosenthal, CEO of filter manufacturer Tex-Air. Rosenthal found that the boxes were surprisingly effective at filtering COVID-19 aerosol […]
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Meeting Demand: Key Strategies for Effective Distribution of Naloxone in Rhode Island
A new study from epidemiologists at Brown examines the efficiency of different naloxone distribution methods to reduce health inequities and save lives.
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Firearms on YouTube: Exploring American Information Ecosystems
A pioneering study by researchers from the Brown University School of Public Health and Harmony Labs examines firearm-related information on YouTube
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Drug Interactions, Adverse Events, and Alert Fatigue
New research supported by the National Institute on Aging will study the effects of multiple medications on older adults with the aim of reducing harms and improving efficiency.
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Could MDMA-assisted Therapy Successfully Treat Veterans with PTSD?
Faculty members at the School of Public Health will use a Brown Research Seed Award to evaluate MDMA’s potential as treatment for veterans with co-occurring PTSD and alcohol use disorder.
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Medicare’s Goldilocks Problem
Andrew Ryan discusses the efficacy of a Medicare bundled payments program.
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Pandemic-Proofing the Future
The Pandemic Center celebrated its official opening on Wednesday, October 12 at the Brown University School of Public Health.
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New Gift, New Leadership, New Vision
The Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute has a new vision, new faculty, and new leadership. And thanks to the Hassenfeld Family Foundation, it also has a new gift of $3 million to support its work. This gift comes as newly appointed director Michael Silverstein MD has drawn up an ambitious ten-year plan, Vision 2032.