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To improve health, build community resilience
“It takes a village” isn’t just a saying – it’s a foundation backed by research. A new study out today examined community resilience and health and found that fewer healthcare resources, limited digital tools and weaker support systems link to poorer overall health for residents. The study was publi...View Article Details for To improve health, build community resilience -
Studies: Local cannabis dispensaries lead to drop in opioid prescriptions
Cannabis may be a pain-management substitute for people experiencing chronic or acute pain from conditions like cancer, according to new research co-authored by a University of Maryland researcher.View Article Details for Studies: Local cannabis dispensaries lead to drop in opioid prescriptions -
Can a proven anti-violence program also succeed online?
When Dr. Sarah Peitzmeier talks about the success of an anti-assault program called Flip the Script, many people are shocked to learn about it: a scientifically tested program, proven to cut in half the risk of sexual assault experienced by its college student participants.View Article Details for Can a proven anti-violence program also succeed online? -
Study: Extreme weather increases risk of violence in couples
A UMD study out in JAMA Network Open this fall is the first to show that drought and extreme heat are linked to more violence in intimate relationships. Led by SPH’s Dr. Pin Wang, an environmental health specialist focused on how climate affects disease, the study analyzed Demographic and Health ...View Article Details for Study: Extreme weather increases risk of violence in couples -
Bird flu outbreak in house cats: high-risk but survival possible
Bird flu hits cats particularly hard. Just last week an infected cat was euthanized in California after eating raw pet food. But a University of Maryland-led study out today in One Health shows promising results when an infected cat gets early care and treatment.View Article Details for Bird flu outbreak in house cats: high-risk but survival possible -
In matters of life and death, AI brings significant pros and cons
“Would you be surprised if this person were not alive 12 months from now?” Known as “the surprise question,” this question along with clinical risk calculators help doctors make decisions around care for patients near the end of life. Increasingly, clinicians are also using AI models to predict re...View Article Details for In matters of life and death, AI brings significant pros and cons