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Partners In Health (PIH) champions social medicine—a powerful blend of healthcare and social sciences. By addressing root causes of health disparities. Learn more about the concept of social medicine andhow we’re making a difference worldwide. https://bit.ly/43VEnq8 #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity

The latest issue of GJMedPH is out! 🌟 Hot Off the Press! 🌟 Volume 13, Issue 5 (2024) brings you studies in public health, diagnostics, and medical research that span nutrition, vector-borne diseases, AMR and NTDs in conflict settings. 📖✨ 🔬 What's inside this issue: 1️⃣ Dual Marker Test vs Ultrasonography: Comparing detection methods for chromosomal abnormalities in a tertiary care setting. By S. Sailaja, Bindu Reddy Pamulapati 2️⃣ Mosquito-Borne Diseases Awareness: A deep dive into the knowledge and behavior of urban slum residents in Burdwan, India. By Aprajita Jha et al. 3️⃣ Thyroid Diagnostics: Evaluating FNAC vs. Histopathology for malignant thyroid swellings. By Biswanath Das et al. 4️⃣ Happiness in Medical Students: Exploring happiness and its drivers among undergrads and interns in Bengaluru, India. By Sini R Krishnan et al. 5️⃣ ICD-10 Health Profiling: Health data insights from school-going children in South India. By Mohd. Ibrahim Khan et al. 6️⃣ Elderly Malnutrition in Visakhapatnam: Prevalence and predictors revealed in this urban study. By Sujitha V. et al. 7️⃣ Traumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Risk factors influencing recovery over 3 months. By Mohammed Ahmed Samir ElMolla 8️⃣ Environmental Impact on Alveolar Hydatid Disease: Case series from Taiz city, Yemen. By Abdulqader Mohammed Abdo Al-Fatesh et al. 9️⃣ Ruptured Cornual Pregnancy: A rare and compelling case study. By Rumi Bhattacharjee et al. 🔟 Antibiotic Overuse in Jamaica: Insights into pharyngitis treatment in children. By Yohance Rodriguez et al. ✨ Stay updated and dive in today! 🩺📊 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gQKtASfX #ResearchMatters #NTDs #RMNCH #PublicHealth #Diagnostics

There is a global shortage of medications that are effective for treating obesity and diabetes. Who should be prioritised in the allocation of these drugs? 💊 In a new article published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine, BCEPS-affiliated researchers Zeke Emanuel, Johan L. Dellgren, Matthew S. McCoy, and Govind Persad propose a fair-allocation framework that can guide policymakers, as well as physicians, in the allocation decisions they need to make. 💡 🗞 Read the article here (free sign-up required): https://lnkd.in/gjgAqEmZ The authors state that "fair allocation of scarce medical resources rests on four values: benefiting people and preventing or reducing harm, acting with equal moral concern, prioritizing disadvantaged people, and rewarding social contribution" (see Table 1 below). Adopting this fair-allocation framework could not only reduce treatment disparities but also reduce rates of premature and preventable death. Lead author Zeke Emanuel, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania, also co-leads the Rationing Lab at BCEPS together with BCEPS Director Ole F. Norheim (University of Bergen (UiB)), which aims to develop a general ethical framework for priority setting that integrates utilitarian, egalitarian, and prioritarian principles, in addition to devising a new procedural approach for implementing priority setting models. Graphic: Table 1 from the paper linked to above. #fairallocation #medications #obesity #diabetes #ethics #medicalethics

Health Equity Transformation Now - As public/population health scientific researchers, if we are unable to identify, we cannot rectify, in order to improve population and public health in any settings ! The schools of public health and graduate medical program including electives and residency, as well as postdoctoral training, should reflect on the the application of research findings (social and epigenomic determinants of health) at subpopulation levels with respect to risk determinants, morbidity , prognosis , survival and mortality. Today, there is an urgent need to focus on racial/ethnic disparities in prostate cancer incidence and mortality, hypertension, infant mortality as well as maternal mortality in this nation!

Is this the world longest-running controllable “Epidemic” in human history?📊 Obesity is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. As part of my political science minor capstone, I conducted independent research on the Treat Obesity and Prevent Obesity Act (TROA) and presented it at the SMSU Undergraduate Research Conference in the Fall of 23’.🎓 TROA is a legislative intervention that will make obesity treatments accessible, promote prevention, and provide resources for research and education programs. According to the World Health Organization in 2024, the causes of obesity are well understood, as well as the interventions needed to contain this epidemic, however, it all comes down to policymakers to make it a priority to implement these interventions. I’m grateful for the support and guidance of SMSU Faculty members and U.S. House of Representatives Congressman Dr. Brad Wenstrup’s office, for providing me with the most up-to-date information about this bill. 📚 #PublicHealth #Wellness #HealthIsWealth #HealthCarePolicy #TROA

A panel discussion at ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research highlighted a new pathway that allows Medicare to embrace new tools and pay for them while gathering the evidence needed to ensure the technology is safe and appropriate for an older population. Learn more! #ISPORAnnual #Medicare #CMS #HealthEconomics #HEOR

Opioid dependency is a growing concern in the UK. With a significant number of GPs trained abroad, different pain management approaches and socio-economic factors are impacting opioid prescriptions. Understanding these patterns is just the start. Read the full article here, https://lnkd.in/gFunqYbd, to explore how the NHS can reverse the crisis. 🌍💊 Credits: Dr Madia, Research Fellow in Health Economics and Policy Evaluation at the Center for Health Economics Services and Organisation (CHSEO) and the Health Economics group in the Nuffield Department of Primary Health Care Sciences (NDPHCS), Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford. #opioidcrisis #healthcare #publichealth #medicaleducation #safeprescribing #ukhealthcare #doctorsoftheUK

'Pathology' is the 'Study of the Diseases' and 'Laboratory Medicine' is the 'Science of Medicine'. As the practice of medicine becomes more evidence-based and technology-driven, no "Rx" (treatment/therapy) is appropriate without a proper "Dx" (diagnosis). The screening clinical tests help improve population health, diagnostic clinical tests help in accurate and timely diagnosis of disease for appropriate treatment. And more so, there are clinical tests that are needed all the time to monitor efficacy of treatment and monitor the disease progression. Some clinical tests are prognostic tests that will indicate outcome of treatment and improvement possibility through a set of treatment options. Foundation for Advancement of Essential Diagnostics #laboratorymedicine #pathology #healthcaredelivery #publichealth

Bridging Faith and Medicine: A Case Study in Culturally Competent Diabetes Care Scientific innovation meets cultural sensitivity in an interesting approach to managing diabetes. A recent case study published as letter to editor by us in the International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries demonstrates how integrating spiritual care can enhance treatment adherence in culturally complex scenarios. In this case, a patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus experienced life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis after discontinuing insulin for spiritual remedies. The healthcare team employed empathy and cultural competence, referencing the Bhagavad Gita to build trust and encourage adherence to evidence-based therapy. Two key teachings were pivotal: 1. Duty and Ethics (Bhagavad Gita 3:35): This shloka underscores the responsibility of healthcare providers to prioritize patient safety while respecting individual beliefs. 2. Empathy and Interconnectedness (Bhagavad Gita 6:30): Highlights the importance of compassion and shared humanity in fostering trust and holistic care. This innovative approach bridges the gap between science and spirituality, reinforcing the role of empathy and cultural sensitivity in modern medicine. It offers a pathway to better patient outcomes in diverse settings. 📖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gansW--H #CulturalCompetence #MedicalEthics #DiabetesCare #BhagavadGita #PatientCenteredCare Shashank Joshi 🙏

Rethinking DALYs: Addressing the Methodological Limitations of a Widely Used Metric Proud to share our latest scientific publication, where we critically examine the methodological limitations of Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), one of the most prevalent metrics in public health and health economics with the QALY. While DALYs have been instrumental in shaping our understanding of the global burden of disease, our research sheds light on key challenges in their application. These include issues related to data consistency, assumptions about disability weights, and potential biases that can influence policy priorities. Our findings call for a more prudent approach to rank disease burden—one that considers alternative metrics to ensure equitable and effective resource allocation. This publication contributes to the ongoing dialogue on public health priorities about improving the tools we use to measure and address health challenges worldwide. As the field evolves, it's critical that we continuously refine our methods to better serve populations globally. https://lnkd.in/dbwXivQV I’d love to hear your thoughts: How can we improve the tools we rely on in public health to ensure more accurate and fair decision-making?