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Black stethoscope on Puerto Rico flag background
Posted inFaculty

Understanding the drivers of migration among patients from Puerto Rico with Alzheimer’s and related dementias

by Carl DimitriMay 12, 2023May 17, 2023

Brown researcher receives NIA grant to study migration patterns and health care

Methadone capsule
Posted inResearch

Overcoming Barriers to Opioid Treatment: A Study of Medicaid Prescription Caps

by Carl DimitriMay 2, 2023May 17, 2023

With over $3.5M in support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Brown investigators hope to identify best practices for navigating Medicaid policies and ultimately improve patient and population health.

Research Matters participants hold letters B-R-O-W-N
Posted inStudents

From Food Insecurity to Maternal Health: Research Matters at Brown

by Carl DimitriApril 28, 2023May 17, 2023

The Brown University Graduate School’s annual live TED Talk-style event brings together diverse graduate student researchers for short talks on why their research matters.

Older woman in wheelchair
Posted inResearch

Antipsychotic use in assisted living communities varies greatly across U.S. states, study finds

by Carl DimitriApril 25, 2023May 17, 2023

Lacking federal guidelines, health care professionals in state-regulated facilities determine dosing for seniors with dementia, greatly impacting the care residents receive.

illustration of medical equipment
Posted inStudents

Navigating the Fringes of Health Care: the Role of Makeshift Medicine in the U.S.

by Carl DimitriMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023

We sat down with doctoral candidate Patrick Kelly to discuss the needs of marginalized Americans who seek care on the periphery of our formal health care system.

Six people around a table
Posted inEvents

Balancing Privacy and Pandemic Prevention: MAPPS Workshop Explores Ethics in Data Collection

by Carl DimitriJanuary 26, 2023April 25, 2023

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?

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Posted inResearch

HIV in Houston: A Study on the Potential Impact of Medicaid Expansion and ART/PrEP

by Carl DimitriJanuary 16, 2023January 31, 2023

HIV rates in Houston, Texas could decrease significantly with the expansion of Medicaid and increased use of preventive and antiviral medications, according to a new study.

Professor Joseph Braun discusses Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes
Posted inOn Campus

Breathe Easy: Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes Reduce Indoor Air Pollution

by Carl DimitriJanuary 9, 2023March 24, 2023

Researchers from Brown’s School of Public Health and School of Engineering along with the Silent Spring Institute find low-cost DIY air filters effectively improve indoor air quality.

Posted inFaculty

Meeting Demand: Key Strategies for Effective Distribution of Naloxone in Rhode Island

by Carl DimitriDecember 20, 2022January 9, 2023

A new study from epidemiologists at Brown examines the efficiency of different naloxone distribution methods to reduce health inequities and save lives.

Bullets
Posted inResearch

Firearms on YouTube: Exploring American Information Ecosystems

by Carl DimitriDecember 6, 2022December 12, 2022

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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