Assistant Professor Dori Cross found that the use of health information exchange portals in skilled nursing facilities is languishing due to multiple barriers to their timely and consistent use.
Charlie Plain
Underage Marijuana Use and Impaired Driving Common in Colorado and Washington
A pilot study by Associate Professor Darin Erickson shows that all local agencies reported underage use was somewhat or very common and most reported marijuana-impaired driving was somewhat or very common in their jurisdictions.
Few Parents Aware Meningitis B Vaccine is Available
Recent research by Assistant Professor Nicole Basta reveals that only 20 percent of parents are aware that a vaccine to protect their children against meningococcal B disease exists.
Telemedicine Use in Minnesota Increases — and Varies by Location
A study by PhD student Jiani Yu shows the use of telemedicine grew nearly 7-fold in Minnesota between 2010 and 2015.
Infections May Be Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke
Associate Professor Kamakshi Lakshminarayan and PhD student Logan Cowan found that infections, such as pneumonia, can increase a patient’s risk of heart attacks and strokes for three months after being sick.
Preventing Violent Encounters Between Police and Young Black Men
Research by Professor Rhonda Jones-Webb shows a diverse group of stakeholders had little awareness of programs or policies specifically designed to prevent violence between police and young black men at work in their communities.
Common Household Chemical Linked to Heart Disease and Cancer
Research by PhD student Mary Rooney links serious health risks to dichlorophenols, a chemical commonly found in a variety of products including chlorinated drinking water.
In the Media – December 2018
Recent media coverage of School of Public Health faculty, researchers, students, and post-doctoral fellows.
Lung Disease in Middle Age May Be a Risk Factor for Dementia Later in Life
The study by Associate Professor Pamela Lutsey shows that both restrictive and obstructive lung diseases were associated with mild cognitive impairment and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Enlarged Heart Linked to a Higher Risk of Dementia
The findings from the new study by PhD student Faye Norby underscore the need for hypertension control to prevent injury to the brain tissue and the development of dementia.
In the Media – November 2018
Recent media coverage of School of Public Health faculty, researchers, students, and post-doctoral fellows.
Exposure to Chemical in Many Plastics Linked to Language Delay in Toddlers
Research from Associate Professor Ruby Nguyen shows that exposing babies to two particular phthalates during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of language delay of 20-40 percent.
