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NJ ACTS BERD Workshop on 4/25 at 12pm
An Introduction to Epidemiology: Key Measures and Study Designs Apr 25, 2024 12:00 PM Workshop Speaker: Dr. Bover Manderski Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at the Rutgers School of Public Health and the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies. Her...
Leprosy cases are rising in the US – what is the ancient disease and why is it spreading now?
The word “leprosy” conjures images of biblical plagues, but the disease is still with us today. Caused by infectious bacteria, some 200,000 new cases are reported each year, according to the World Health Organization. In the United States, leprosy has been entrenched...
Join the X Chat on 4/19 – NJACTS & the School of Social Work, Qiana Brown
Community Perspectives on Using Wastewater to Monitor Opioid Misuse hosted by Qiana L. Brown, PhD, Rutgers @QianaBrownPhD @NJACTS) Click here to learn more View Flyer
Annual Conference on AI-Enabled Learning Health Systems
Save the Date Sept. 4 - 6 | Omni Island Resort | Amelia Island, FL Join us at this year's Annual Conference of AI-Enabled Health Systems! We're excited to be teaming up with the OneFlorida+ Clinical Research Network to facilitate insightful discussions on the...
Join NJ ACTS Special Populations Core Seminar Series on 4/30 at 1pm
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Hospice Use Among Medicaid-Only and Dual Eligible Decedents with Julie Robison, PhD Professor of Medicine and Public Health Science Center on Aging University of Connecticut This presentation will present findings from a study,...
New on the Job? Study Finds Men, Not Women, Are Rewarded for Getting to Know Their Coworkers.
Building relationships with colleagues is critical when starting a new job, but a Rutgers-led study in the Journal of Management Scientific Reports suggests that only men are rewarded for their efforts. In surveys with nearly 200 new hires at another large public...
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...
Long-Acting Opioids May Be Unnecessary in Study of Total Knee Replacement.
Replacing long-acting with immediate-release opioids after total knee replacement surgery resulted in comparable pain management but less nausea-medication usage and less need for residential rehabilitation after hospital discharge. The results of this small study, a...