Category: Public Health

Public Health

ATS Initiative for OSA Diagnosis in Primary Care

The project from the American Thoracic Society aims to reduce the high rate of undiagnosed sleep disorders by partnering with primary care providers.

Public Health

Child Respiratory Illnesses Linked to Lower Income, Educational Attainment

Infants exposed to viruses by older siblings face a higher risk of hospitalization and long-term socioeconomic challenges, according to new research.

Public Health

High-performance ICUs Had Lower Pandemic Mortality Rates

ICU mortality rates during the pandemic were significantly lower in ICUs that exhibited high efficiency, pre-COVID-19.

Pediatrics

Smartphone-based Financial Incentives to Help Pregnant Women Quit Smoking

A smartphone-based program uses financial rewards to improve smoking cessation rates among pregnant individuals in rural areas.

Smoking

FDA Campaign Prevents 444,000 Youth From Starting E-cigarette Use

New research shows "The Real Cost" educational efforts blocked millions in illegal e-cigarette sales and shifted youth attitudes toward nicotine addiction.

Healthcare & Policy

NASA Satellite Data Helps Counties Monitor Air Pollution

NASA satellite-derived data can quantify particle pollution in the nearly 80% of US counties that lack ground-based monitors.