The Disease Ecology, Epidemiology, Clinical Manifestations, and Management of Trichinellosis Linked to Consumption of Wild Animal Meat - Public Health
Published in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine 2020; 31(2): 235e44 Trichinellosis (formerly trichinosis) is a parasitic infection caused by migrating larvae of Trichinella nematodes. Trichinella worms are among the world’s most widely distributed zoonotic parasites, with a large animal reservoir in amphibians, reptiles, rodents, birds, and mammals. Historically, human trichinellosis was caused by Trichinella spiralis, the […]
Mindfulness Intervention to Decrease Post-Disaster Anxiety - Public Health
Mindfulness, a concept increasingly provided in healthcare practices, is widely acknowledged as a healthy way to manage stress and improve well-being. Research findings show that mindfulness-based practices greatly improves quality of life, increases memory, and improves emotional regulation. Research was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness intervention to reduce post-disaster anxiety disorders following […]
Resource-based view on safety culture’s influence on hospital performance - Public Health
Resource-based view on safety culture’s influence on hospital performance: The moderating role of electronic health record implementation. Patient safety and safety culture have received increasing attention from agencies such as the Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality and the Institute of Medicine. Safety culture refers to the fundamental values, attitudes, and perceptions that provide […]
The Relationship of Diabetes and COVID-19 – A Health Disparity - Public Health
Published in Diabetes Complications, 2020 Volume 4 | Issue 1, May 2020 Featured in ASPPH Friday Letter— COVID-19 Coverage, May 15, 2020 Dr. Peggy Honoré, Professor, LSUHSC School of Public Health and School of Medicine collaborated with Dillard University’s Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center and College of Nursing on COVID-19 research focused on […]