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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health : #Register #event #online #and #in #person #March27 : #Overdose #prevention: #New #strategies #for #harm #reduction "Drug overdose deaths continue to climb in the U.S., taking more than 100,000 lives a year. In response, public health leaders are exploring harm reduction policies. Our panel of experts will explore drug policy reform proposals and discuss the emerging evidence for strategies such as safe consumption sites, improved access to medications for opioid use disorder, and opportunities to destigmatize drug use."

So proud to share that our systematic literature review was selected as the #2 article of 2023 in BMJ Quality and Safety! https://lnkd.in/g78eYc6p #GeneEQUAL looked at barriers and enabling factors of informed consent for people with intellectual disability in healthcare. We found six themes and highlighted these as ways that the current health system can support accessible and inclusive informed consent. These factors were 1) health professionals’ attitudes and lack of education, (2) inadequate accessible health information, (3) involvement of support people, (4) systemic constraints, (5) person- centred informed consent and (6) effective communication between health professionals and patients. At the heart of GeneEQUAL is co-production, which means we work closely and collaboratively with people with intellectual disability as co-researchers. Working together is always such an insightful process and I am continuing to learn each day how I can be more inclusive, accessible and respectful as a health care professional. You can read the (open access) article here: https://lnkd.in/gjpiaBxB Elizabeth Emma Palmer Iva Strnadová Jackie Leach Scully #genetic #healthcare #intellectualdisability #systematicliteraturereview #accessible #inclusive #coproduction #coresearch #research

Happy to see our paper published in Social Science & Medicine - Qualitative Research in Health Journal (https://lnkd.in/gR4AXs7a). Financial and staffing barriers threaten the implementation of the evidence-based services provided by SSPs, harming their ability to address health outcomes like infectious disease transmission and opioid overdose mortality. While addressing stigma against PWUD represents a long-term solution to barriers at the federal level, state level responses like harm reduction friendly funding and capacity building may facilitate better implementation and health outcomes in the near-term. Jessica Smith, Lynn Wenger, Terry Morris, Sheila V. Patel, Ph.D., Ricky Bluthenthal, Hansel Tookes, Paul LaKosky, Ph.D., Alex Kral, Barrot Lambdin

Are you interested in the latest advancements in behavioral healthcare? Check out this research on how combining screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) with Recovery Management Checkups (RMC) in primary care settings improves patient outcomes! 🔬 Dive into the details of this study: https://lnkd.in/g_7tFrwn Key Takeaways: ✨ Integration of SBIRT with RMC in primary care settings enhances patient care. ✨ Improved outcomes observed, showcasing the potential for a more holistic approach to healthcare. ✨ This research opens new doors for effective substance use treatment linkage and continuing recovery support in primary care settings. Don't miss out on staying informed about the future of healthcare! Like, share, and let's spark discussions on how we can continue to innovate and improve patient outcomes together. #HealthcareInnovation #BehavioralHealth #SBIRT #RecoveryManagement #PrimaryCare 🚀🏥

Congress is starting to act! Precision Prescribing is critical to patient safety and racial health equity https://lnkd.in/eCfMPAW6

📢 Public Health Wales Report on Drug-Related Deaths 📢 Today, Public Health Wales unveiled their annual report on drug-related deaths. Let’s dive into some of the key findings: 🔹 Opioid Fatalities: The report identified 125 opioid-related deaths in Wales. Among these, 64 were linked to heroin or morphine, while the remaining 61 involved other opioids like methadone, codeine, or tramadol. 🔹 Naloxone’s Lifesaving Impact: Naloxone played a pivotal role in preventing fatalities, being administered in 303 overdose interventions last year. 🔹 Community Naloxone Use: Public spaces accounted for 27% of naloxone interventions in 2022-23 (up from 26% in 2021-22). Remember, even if you’re not directly affected by opioids, carrying naloxone could save a life. https://lnkd.in/eQsz4iX8

As an immunologist, I too am fascinated by what we are learning about how these obesity drugs target inflammation in many conditions.

Our new empirical study on advese events, where we investigated the estimates of medication-related harms among blinded vs. unblinded trials, after adjusted the covariates, we found that lack of blinding of participants and health care providers in randomized controlled trials may underestimate medication-related harms, by 32%, regardless for objective or subjective outcomes. However, lack of blinding of trial outcome assessors may not necessarily influence estimates of harm effects. https://lnkd.in/g6-T5X4G

Did you know according to an estimate by the National Institutes of Health, 75% of clinical trial participants for novel drugs approved in 2020 were white? Check out this article from my colleague, Jennifer Urwongse, discussing how we can reduce health care disparities.

🌟 Daily Dose of Health Insights April 26 🌟  Greetings from Terra Nova Medical Clinics! Every day, we aim to keep you informed and connected with the latest developments in the healthcare world. Our daily posts are curated to bring you the most relevant and impactful medical news from around BC and beyond. 🔹 Today's Highlight: 'Secret report' or standard research? B.C. government addresses safe supply allegations "BC Premier David Eby and Mental Health and Addictions Minister Jennifer Whiteside have denied opposition claims of a "secret report" by an American professor on safe supply drugs being diverted to the streets. The report, said to involve organized crime, was actually commissioned by Dr. Bonnie Henry, the independent public health officer. Eby emphasized that his office had no involvement and any release of the report is up to Dr. Henry. Health Minister Adrian Dix clarified that there was a public request for proposal to analyze the impact of prescribed pharmaceutical drugs reaching the illicit street market. Jonathan Caulkins was paid $11,500 for this analysis, a topic frequently raised by opposition politicians. The British Columbia government maintains its support for destigmatization, including a pilot project that decriminalizes the possession of hard drugs, in response to the pressing toxic drug crisis. However, this approach has faced criticism and concerns from various quarters, including Jonathan Caulkins, a researcher and professor at Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh." 🔎 Why Stay Updated? In the rapidly evolving field of healthcare, staying informed is crucial. Whether it's groundbreaking research, policy changes, local health events, or wellness tips, these updates are designed to enhance your understanding and keep you at the forefront of medical knowledge. 👩⚕️ Our Commitment to Community Health: At Terra Nova Medical Clinics, we believe in empowering our community with information. Knowledge is not just power; it's health. By sharing these updates, we hope to foster a well-informed community that is proactive about health and wellness. 📲 Join the Conversation: We encourage you to engage with our posts, share your thoughts, and spread awareness. Let's create a healthier, more informed community together. #TerraNovaMedical #HealthNews #StayInformed #CommunityHealthUpdate #DrugDecriminization https://lnkd.in/gsVw4Xrw