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January 20, 2021

ASPPH: This is Public Health Virtual Fair Jan 21st - Public Health

Louisiana State University’s School Public Health in New Orleans is participating in Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health (ASSPH) Virtual Fair. This FREE event takes place Thursday, January 21st, 2021, between 9 am/CT– 5pm/CT. Click here for the day of schedule This ASPPH Virtual Fair allows you to connect in real-time with schools […]

January 15, 2021

E-Cigarettes: A Public Health Threat, Not a Population Health Intervention - Public Health

Rebekah E. Gee, MD, MPH, William R. Boles, BS, and Dean G. Smith, PhD Cigarette smoking is the single most deadly personal behavior in human history and remains a potent population health threat. Today in the United States, one in five deaths can be attributed to cigarette smoking. Recent models suggest that even if we […]

January 13, 2021

Contributions of Histologic Subtypes Tumors to Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rates - Public Health

Published: December 15, 2020, in ACP Online, ACP Journals, Annals of Internal Medicine Early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) incidence rates (IRs) are rising, according to previous cancer registry analyses. However, analysis of histologic subtypes, including adenocarcinoma (the focus of CRC screening and diagnostic testing) and carcinoid tumors (which are classified as “colorectal cancer” in SEER [Surveillance, […]

January 12, 2021

Work-family spillover and depression: Racial differences among employed women - Public Health

Published:December 17, 2020, by Elsevier Ltd The intersection of work and family life can be a source of burden (negative) and a source of growth (positive). Negative work-to-family and family-to-work spillover have been linked to poor mental health, while positive work-to-family and family-to-work spillover have been linked to improved health outcomes. Less is known about […]