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🔥 Spotlight on: UK Biobank Only 10 years young and the UK Biobank has made significant progress in enabling people to share their data to benefit the health of generations to come. 🔬 One study that I found interesting from reading the article* was The impact of diabetes on the heart health. By studying people with multiple disease we can begin to understand potential signs for the onset of others diseases. What I find really enticing is the relationship between changes to the shape of the heart (those with diabetes had smaller chambers and thicker muscle in the left ventricle) compared to those without diabetes. ❤️ This British Heart Foundation article describes the mentioned study in more detail: https://lnkd.in/enb47f5a *The other 10 that were highlighted by UK Biobank in their recent post can be seen here: https://lnkd.in/eBUaMWV3 #data #datascience #health #heathcare #science Image created by DALL-E 3

Newly updated📣 RECOVER's Research Summaries page provides plain language, easy-to-understand descriptions of how Long COVID research was conducted, what researchers found, and what the findings might mean for people in your community who suffer from Long COVID. A few recent RECOVER studies: 📰 Used patients’ electronic health records to identify racial/ethnic disparities in Long COVID infections in New York 📰 Compared the environment of people who had Long COVID to people who didn’t have Long COVID to understand environmental risk factors of Long COVID 📰 Leveraged serology testing to identify children at risk for Long COVID Check out RECOVER's Research Summaries page: https://bit.ly/3tgb3fD

🌍 17 country case studies 💡 5 key steps to accelerating multisectoral action 📖 1 dedicated compendium report 🛠 additional tools and resources on multisectoral action Discover more on how World Health Organization supports countries in adopting multisectoral actions: 👉 https://lnkd.in/evVUUKJW

For governments, civil societies, and international organizations, tackling Non-Communicable Diseases and mental health challenges is a major undertaking. Multisectoral collaboration is essential! Want to learn from real-world experiences? Discover insightful tools and key lessons from the World Health Organization's Compendium report, demonstrating how multisectoral efforts are crucial in addressing NCDs and mental health issues. #GlobalHealth #NCDs #MentalHealth #WHO #HealthForAll

The SAMRC brings you BOPHELO! An informative health research science magazine. Bophelo further amplifies the work of the SAMRC, sharing information that prioritises health research science, development, and technology transfer that responds to the four intersecting epidemics and non-communicable diseases facing our country. In its first issue, it covers: unraveling the link between Oral Health and Diabetes: A Microbial Perspective, Child and Women healthcare, Vaping, and so much more. Inform yourself. Improve your health. The e-Magazine: https://lnkd.in/d-PNjnpW

YHEC and Socially Determined recently collaborated on research which was presented by YHEC's Hayden Holmes at ISPOR USA earlier this month. The research analysed the current rates and costs associated with HepC in the US, investigating what potential health benefits and cost reduction savings there could be from using data to inform targeted approaches for disease identification and screening. Socially Determined provided a granular dataset of the US, which enabled the identification of at-risk populations using the social determinants of health. #ISPORAnnual #ISPOR2024

For applied research such as implementation research, you need the engagement of stakeholders (communities you are expecting to benefit), service providers, local and national policymakers. If you don’t have all on board almost right from the beginning, you are never going to do good implementation research which will be robust. There has to be a sense of buy-in, an equitable partnership, willingness and capacity to change, because in many cases that is what we are trying to do." - Morven Roberts, CEO of the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD). Morven Roberts highlights the importance of having a collective and collaborative approach in implementation research, during the World Health Organization Non-Communicable Diseases Hard Talk.

I am pleased to share that our book "COVID-19 Disruption and the Global Health Challenges," co-authored with Pasquale Lucio Scandizzo, has been reviewed in the academic journal COVID (COVID 2024, 4, 1186–1187). A key aspect discussed is the importance of the One Health approach, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. This holistic view is crucial for understanding and mitigating the impacts of zoonotic diseases, which will likely continue to challenge us in the future. The review emphasizes that the book is not just a record of past events but also offers a hopeful outlook and practical guidance for handling future global health crises. We believe it will be a valuable resource for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of pandemics. Thank you to everyone who has supported this work. We hope it is a meaningful contribution to the ongoing dialogue on global health and pandemic preparedness. Read the full review here: https://lnkd.in/d5ptRJRG #COVID19 #GlobalHealth #OneHealth #PandemicPreparedness #PublicHealth #BookReview

Known as the ‘silent pandemic’, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) happens when bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens evolve to evade the drugs used to treat them. My colleague Finlay Field has posted this new study, partly funded by the British government, stating that AMR is now responsible for 1.14 million deaths every year – higher than the combined toll of HIV/Aids and malaria. The paper highlights actions to drive progress against AMR, including: Accelerate prevention and control measures, expanding access to new antibiotics and vaccines, clean water, and sanitation – whilst raising public awareness about the dangers of AMR. Work to address the impact of AMR on the health of people and animals, by prioritizing international collaboration in research, surveillance and public health initiatives using a One Health approach. Check out the full report below: #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR #ScienceDiplomacy #OneHealth

If you are living with ALS, join the Healey Center for ALS to participate in a remote research study on the social determinants of health and ALS disease progression. Have you ever wondered how non-medical factors influence ALS progression? The Healey Center is delving into the realm of social determinants, including access to clean water, safe transportation, quality healthcare, and nutritious foods. These aspects are crucial in shaping our health alongside the environments where we grow, live, and work. Every insight brings us closer to finding effective strategies. You're eligible to contribute if you're 18+, diagnosed with ALS, and living in the United States. Together, let's make a difference! Survey link: https://lnkd.in/gEBz5Jzm