A summit hosted by Brown University’s School of Public Health brought together policymakers, researchers, health care leaders and community stakeholders to discuss pressing health policy issues facing the state.
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A new study by Brown University researchers found that Medicare’s “three-day rule” keeps patients in the hospital longer than needed without improving health outcomes or lowering Medicare costs.
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Results from this year’s R.I. Life Index survey, a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Brown University School of Public Health, also reflected rising concerns about health care access.
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A review by Brown University researchers of studies about the popular abstinence challenge highlights the benefits of participation for the short and long term.
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A new study from researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health highlights a push from private equity investors into autism therapy centers across the nation.
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School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish K. Jha to depart Brown
After arriving in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jha will leave at the end of December 2025 to dedicate time to an initiative to confront pandemic and biosecurity threats.
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Expanding seasonal immunization access could minimize off-season RSV epidemics
Researchers found differences in how respiratory syncytial virus spreads among children in rural versus urban communities and concluded that year-round immunizations would minimize risks of large seasonal outbreaks.
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A new study led by researchers at Brown University suggests that while other risks remain, smoking marijuana can temporarily cut down how much people drink.
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A study by researchers at Brown University and Harvard University shows that a rising premature death rate means Medicare isn’t helping as many people as intended.
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With a focus on Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont, a project funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse will analyze trends in drug use and barriers to care with the goal of strengthening treatment.
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With an award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a team led by Brown University researchers will conduct the first scientific analysis of a policing program in Philadelphia and Baltimore that connect drug users to care.
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Kids are not getting as much sleep as their parents think, study finds
Researchers at Brown University found that many Rhode Island kids sleep less than their parents realize, with Latino children logging the least amount of rest.
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Speaking before the House Committee on Ways and Means, public health researcher Christopher Whaley suggested ways Congress can help ensure tax benefits for hospitals translate into health care benefits for patients.
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A study led by Brown University researchers showed that a push from private equity investors into opioid treatment programs concentrates ownership without increasing methadone supply.
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Antimicrobial common in everyday items linked to allergic conditions in children
Researchers at Brown University’s School of Public Health found that children exposed to higher levels of triclosan may be more likely to develop eczema and allergy symptoms.
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Translational science showcase highlights RNA’s promise to improve human health
At a Brown University symposium hosted by Rhode Island’s federally funded IDeA programs, biomedical scientists shared how they’re turning discoveries into treatments.
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The user-friendly weekly report provides valuable information about the spread of infectious diseases like measles, influenza and COVID-19 to physicians, public health leaders and the public.
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During a campus conversation to celebrate the launch of the Center for Climate, Environment and Health, panelists explored the impacts of climate change on human health and the research that will drive life-saving solutions.
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Public health researchers untangle two decades of maternal mortality data and find that while early increases were driven by reporting changes, real increases followed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The New England Family Study, launched in 1959 and now led by a Brown epidemiologist, spans three generations of participants and unlocks key insights for healthy aging.
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An assessment by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health revealed that before the opening of an OPC in Providence, people living and working in the area were generally supportive.
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National Public Health Week offered students at Brown’s School of Public Health the opportunity to discuss the impact of their research projects and learn about the work of others.
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A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that Americans have poorer survival rates than Europeans across all wealth levels and detailed factors driving the disparity.
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Avoidable deaths are on the rise in the U.S., yet falling in many peer nations
A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that avoidable mortality rose across all U.S. states from 2009 to 2021, while it declined in most other high-income countries.
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Brown’s Hassenfeld Institute leader to chair U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Dr. Michael Silverstein, director of the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute, will lead a national task force working to improve health nationwide by making recommendations about clinical preventive services.
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Brown experts discuss: What did the world learn from the COVID-19 pandemic?
Eight scholars from Brown University looked back at the pandemic with an eye toward how its lessons can help the United States and other nations prepare for the next global health crisis.
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Video: Brown epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo on preparing for the next pandemic
In a video interview, the director of the Pandemic Center at Brown’s School of Public Health explains why another pandemic is on the horizon — and why that needn’t induce panic.
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A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health analyzed recent consolidation trends for primary care physicians and the resulting impacts on costs to patients.
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An analysis by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that most studies exclude participants who are pregnant, potentially leaving critical safety and efficacy questions unanswered.
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In a Q&A, Peter Monti, a professor of alcohol and addiction studies at Brown University and a leading researcher of alcohol and disease exacerbation, shared his perspective on alcohol and cancer.
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Analyzing 16 years of race results and air pollution levels, a team of researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that poor air quality had a negative effect on marathon times.
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Results from this year’s R.I. Life Index survey, a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Brown University School of Public Health, revealed troubling trends about local quality of life.
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A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health highlights the potential for significant savings without compromising hospital care.
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With the first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center about to open in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown University epidemiologist Brandon Marshall explained how researchers will measure its impact.
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Researchers from Brown University’s School of Public Health will lead a federal grant to address urgent health policy gaps for people living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
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Before a conference on social media’s mental health impacts on children and families, the director of the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute spoke about the importance of grasping the true nature of social media’s grip.
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An analysis by Brown University researchers found an association between the use of personal care products and concentrations of PFAS in people who were pregnant or lactating.
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Dr. Judson Brewer, director of research and innovation at the Mindfulness Center at the Brown University School of Public Health, shares strategies for staying calm during contentious times.
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Eight Brown University faculty members with a range of scholarly expertise shared their analysis on what the country can expect on Election Day and beyond.
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The professor of epidemiology and director of the Pandemic Center at Brown’s School of Public Health received the honor in recognition of her work to measure and improve national preparedness for infectious disease threats.
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An analysis by researchers at Brown's School of Public Health shows how the federal government may be paying twice for care for veterans enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans and the Veterans Health Administration.
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Funding from the National Institute on Aging will enable Brown researchers to study the negative health effects of climate change and develop practical solutions that promote healthy aging.
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With renewed funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Center for Addiction and Disease Risk Exacerbation will build on its research to understand mechanisms linking substance use with chronic disease.
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A study by public health researchers at Brown University found that decriminalization of drug possession was not associated with an increase in fatal drug overdose rates in Oregon.
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As students heralded the start of their academic journeys at Brown, University leaders urged them to build relationships across difference, be curious and courageous, and embrace the magic of the Brown experience.
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Petranea Smith: Engaging with the community to help people get vaccinated
With a commitment to community engagement, the public health graduate student and aspiring physician is spending her summer helping underinsured Rhode Islanders access protective health care.
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Brown researcher to study environmental health impacts of wood pellet production
Erica Walker of the Brown University School of Public Health received a federal grant to assess the effects of wood pellet plants in Mississippi on the health of residents in surrounding communities.
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Speaking before a U.S. Senate committee addressing frustration with high hospital prices, public health researcher Christopher Whaley urged lawmakers to increase transparency in hospital prices and ownership.
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A federally supported study, led by Brown researcher Brandon del Pozo, reveals a disconnect between primary care physicians' ability to prescribe medications for opioid use disorder and public awareness and demand.
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A first-of-its-kind study found high rates of food insecurity, housing insecurity, financial strain and a lack of transportation among FQHC patients, particularly those from low-income or marginalized populations.
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