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TRAIN serves as one of the first health AI networks aimed at operationalizing responsible AI principles to improve the quality, safety, and trustworthiness of AI in health. TRAIN is collaborating with OCHIN, which serves a national network of community health organizations with solutions, expertise, clinical insights, and tailored technologies. The need for rigorous development and evaluation standards becomes more important to ensure effective and responsible applications of AI.
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2 years ago Read more at VUMC Reporter

Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Department of Health awarded $13.5 million in grants to 19 jurisdictions across the state. The grants will fund pilot programs to expand and improve mobile crisis team services and establish behavioral health crisis stabilization centers.
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2 years ago Read more at Maryland Department of Health

Dr. Brian Lein, DHA assistant director for health care administration, led a talk titled, “Stabilizing the Core” during the 2024 AMSUS Annual Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, on Feb. 13. On Oct. 1, 2023, the DHA launched phase one of its advancement plan into motion, standing up nine new Defense Health Networks to improve health care delivery to the Joint Force.
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2 years ago Read more at DVIDS

ACE hosted a briefing for congressional staff on Capitol Hill March 6. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) noted the need for student mental health intervention. He was followed by a panel of campus leaders to discuss the issue.
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2 years ago Read more at American Council on Education

This longitudinal study of 11,540 adults aged 50 and over in England examined associations between selected demographic, health, lifestyle, and workplace factors with risk of transition between different health and work statuses as well as estimated length of healthy working life associated with the presence and absence of these factors. Having health problems and unfavourable work conditions together was associated with further reduced HWLE compared to estimates from individual (age-adjusted) models. The primary mechanism for premature work loss among people with OA may be pain, which is associated
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2 years ago Read more at Nature.com

The Administration for Preparedness and Response (HHS) encourages your participation in a COVID-19 Treatments Locator to improve provider and patient access to these medications. If you are a health care partner who offers Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir co packaged with ritonavir), you can ensure providers and patients can quickly find the closest location with availability of these medications that decrease the risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death. Your site can opt out of being on the locator
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2 years ago Read more at ASPR

TMAO is bad because it is associated with cholesterol and artery narrowing plaque in important arteries in the body, especially the coronary arteries which supply blood to the heart. Many studies have linked higher dietary fiber intake with lower long-term cardiovascular disease risk, as well as reduced incidence and mortality from heart disease.
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2 years ago Read more at Medical News Today

The WHO is an agency of the United Nations Organization (UNO). It is dedicated to promoting global health using science-based strategies. Its efforts are directed at expanding universal healthcare, providing leadership during responses to health crises, and promoting health throughout the life cycle. The WHO develops guidelines for all levels of healthcare and patient management based on scientific evidence.
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2 years ago Read more at News-Medical.Net

Dr. Steed is the first woman, first person of color and first nurse to serve as its chief executive in the health system’s almost 200-year history. In December of 2023, Dr. Steeed was also recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Most Influential People in Healthcare. MetroHealth has made a bold commitment to eradicate health disparities, zero out the death gap and ensure everyone has access to high-quality medical care.
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2 years ago Read more at Newsroom MetroHealth

‘Study drugs’ set the stage for other drug use and mental health decline Adderall abuse primes college students for alcohol, cannabis and more. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder medications are frequently used by college students as a study aid, but it’s unknown what psychoactive substances are likely to be abused along with these drugs. The researchers found several associations indicating that using one substance may lead to using others – as if the brain becomes primed for further substance use.
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2 years ago Read more at Binghamton University