Study: Phase 1 Cancer Treatment Clinical Trials May Offer More Benefits Than in Past
Clinical trials are studies with volunteers that help researchers learn how to slow, manage, and treat different diseases. There are four phases of cl…
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#SaludTues Tweetchat 2/7/23─Three Years Later: How COVID-19 Is Impacting Latinos
COVID-19 is not over. For the past three years, the virus has disrupted life and health. Data continue to show that the pandemic worsened historical h…
Help Researchers Learn More about Preventing Dementia, Disability, and Disease
If you’re age 75 or older, you should know about PREVENTABLE. PREVENTABLE – the Pragmatic Evaluation of events And Benefits of Lipid-lowering – …
6 Big Questions on CDC’s New BMI Charts to Measure Severe Obesity in Children
The CDC recently revised Body Mass Index (BMI) charts for children to help healthcare providers better track growth in children and identify …
New Resource Available to Act Against Racism
Since late 2020, the Collaborative for Anti-Racism and Equity (CARE) , including Salud America!, has worked to promote racial equity and declare rac…
A New Year’s Resolution for Physicians: Improving Communication with Patients
Have you ever had a conversation with a doctor that left you feeling confused? These situations can be frustrating, especially when it hurts your heal…
Comente Ahora: ¡Apoye los Cambios en los Alimentos de WIC!
Usted puede comentar ahora sobre las nuevas revisiones del paquete de alimentos del Programa Especial de Nutrición Complementaria para Mujeres, Bebé…
Ask Mark Anything Returns
West40 executive director Dr. Mark Klaisner is back for another edition of “Ask Mark Anything” on Shift Everything! Dr. Klaisner answers wide-ranging questions about education in Illinois.…
When Sharing Isn’t Caring
We use a lot of shared devices and equipment in healthcare. But these devices and equipment are all surfaces that can have germs on them. Because heal…
Make Quitting Smoking Part of Your New Year’s Resolutions
The 2023 New Year brings about new resolutions for many hoping to adopt a healthier lifestyle like eating healthier or exercising more. Quitting smoki…
