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New NJACTS Publication
Please read Dr. Crystal's article in Substance Abuse Journal titled, "Medications for opioid use disorder in state prisons: Perspectives of formerly incarcerated persons." Opioid use disorder (OUD) is common among incarcerated persons and risk of overdose and other...
Researchers suggest that combining albuterol and budesonide reduces the risk of asthma attacks.
The authors indicate that this treatment represents a paradigm shift in the treatment of the disease. The study concluded that the patients not only improved their lung function, but also had fewer attacks. A study of patients with asthma performed...
Diabetes May Weaken Teeth and Promote Tooth Decay.
People with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are prone to tooth decay, and a new study from Rutgers may explain why: reduced strength and durability of enamel and dentin, the hard substance under enamel that gives structure to teeth. Researchers induced Type 1 diabetes...
Why Do Some Asthma Patients Respond Poorly To Treatment?
Patients with the most severe form of asthma produce special substances in their airways when taking medicine during an asthma attack that block the treatment from working, according to a study where Rutgers scientists collaborated with researchers at Genentech, a...
New Jersey Health Data Project Tackles State’s Pressing Health Needs.
Rutgers Center for State Health Policy launched the New Jersey Integrated Population Health Data (iPHD) Project this week to address some of the state’s most pressing health care issues, including the opioid epidemic, maternal and infant health and New Jersey’s...
A Ban on Menthol Cigarettes Is a Step Toward Health Equity and Social Justice.
As the Food and Drug Administration goes forward with its proposal to ban menthol cigarettes, Rutgers researchers insist the move is a step toward social justice and better health equity in the Black community, where menthol cigarettes have been heavily marketed by...
NJACTS Community Engagement Core COVID-19 Resources
The situation around the current spread of COVID-19 is changing rapidly. We have compiled resource links for the general community highlighting local resources across New Jersey, ways to get involved, and mental and physical wellness. Visit our COVID-19 page for...
12th Annual Summer Institute for Comprehensive Systematic Reviews
Registration is now open 12th Annual Summer Institute for Comprehensive Systematic Reviews: Examining Quantitative and Qualitative Evidence July 11-15, 2022 The Institute will be held will be held via Zoom videoconferencing and the Rutgers Canvas eLearning Platform....