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October 2020

IN SEARCH OF CONNECTIONS

Discusses COVID-19 in the context of a 19th century cholera epidemic and its subsequent linkage to the germ theory of disease that was based on four famous postulates involving causative pathogens. Read More

DUELING COVID-19 AID PACKAGES

Looks at efforts to add increased stimulus funding to address a wide range of problems stemming from this disease. Read More

HEALTH REFORM DEVELOPMENTS

Points how out to achieve near-universal health insurance coverage, Medicare prices paid by private plans, and how a Supreme Court confirmation hearing involved discussions of the Affordable Care Act. Read More

DEVELOPMENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Describes the impact of the coronavirus on higher education, fostering research integrity, and launching of a new FAFSA cycle. Read More

QUICK STAT (SHORT, TIMELY, AND TOPICAL)

  • American Adolescents And Mental Illness Treatment Variation

  • Alcohol-Induced Deaths Among Adults Aged 25 And Over, U.S., 2000-2018

  • Use Of Holographic Imaging To Detect Viruses And Antibodies 

  • Cell Revival Following A Heart Attack Read More

AVAILABLE RESOURCES ACCESSIBLE ELECTRONICALLY

  • U.S. Women Living In Areas Devoid Of Proper Maternity Care

  • Mental Health Of U.S. Adults

  • Integrating Systems And Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions Read More

BIG DATA, RESEARCH, AND ETHICS CHALLENGES FOR IRBs

Examines how shifts in biomedical research have led to questions regarding which oversight bodies should be involved for this kind of research. Read More

HISPANIC GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HOSPITALIZED HEART PATIENTS

Pertains to the significant underrepresentation of women in heart failure studies and the need to develop health care strategies. Read More

 

2020-2021 ASSOCIATION CALENDAR OF EVENTS


TRENDS is the official newsletter of the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (122 C St. NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C., 20001. Tel: 202-237-6481) Trends is published 10 times each year and is available on the Association’s website at www.asahp.org. For more information, contact the editor, Thomas W. Elwood, Dr.PH.


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