Speaking before the Joint Energy Committee, Brown University public health researcher David Meyers offered policy options to improve Medicare Advantage integrity, reduce waste for taxpayers.
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Study suggests shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk
A study led by Brown University researchers found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine currently used in the U.S. were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia within four years.
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Speaking before a House Committee on Energy and Commerce subcommittee, public health researcher Christopher Whaley called upon Congress to improve healthcare price and organizational transparency.
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Using data from FIFA, Brown epidemiologists developed a tracking tool aimed at assisting public health experts in the event of an infectious disease outbreak.
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Researchers explored the links between the adolescent dopamine system and cannabis use frequency, amount and addiction severity.
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Safe firearm storage may reduce pediatric lead exposure in households with guns
A new study led by epidemiologists at Brown University found that among firearm owners, less safe storage was associated with higher blood lead levels in children.
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Brown University researchers found that for adolescents, exposure to violence is strongly associated with increased usage of cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
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Brown University researchers used Medicare claims to track results of primary care practices after private equity firms acquired them, revealing surprising findings.
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Dr. Francesca L. Beaudoin named School of Public Health dean at Brown
Currently serving as interim dean, the accomplished physician and scholar will advance academic excellence, expand research and provide strategic direction for the school.
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The analysis by Brown University researchers offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Medicare Advantage insurance broker market, drawing on data obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.
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Epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo from the Brown University School of Public Health addresses the public’s concern and the response from U.S. health officials.
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A study led by Brown University researchers suggests that expanded health insurance coverage may significantly improve survival and care quality in this high-risk population.
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Researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health and the Columbia University School of Public Health found that urban communities isolated by roadways and traffic patterns are associated with more schizophrenia-related hospital visits.
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Research showcase celebrates innovation, ideas from Brown public health students
National Public Health Week offered students at the Brown University 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 small study in which patients were screened for liver disease at a community health clinic identified issues with enough time for patients to make changes and reduce risk.
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An analysis of lung screening data led by Brown University researchers helps identify which abnormalities detected outside the lungs may warrant follow-up attention and treatment.
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A new pathway program will help strengthen the workforce pipeline within Rhode Island’s health care sector, according to leaders.
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A new study showed a significant decrease in acetaminophen use during pregnancy and a surge in leucovorin prescriptions after a September 2025 announcement that included comments by the president and head of the FDA.
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While telemedicine provides convenience for patients who move to areas far from their providers, researchers found it does not substantially improve care access for those in rural or underserved areas.
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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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