Chronic Disease
Rosser Leading First Treatment Study of Gay and Bisexual Men with Prostate Cancer
Professor Simon Rosser has received a $3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to conduct the first rehabilitation program to help gay and bisexual men overcome health challenges resulting from prostate cancer treatment.
Still Smoking
Study Reveals Lack of Education on Risks of Mammograms
A study by PhD student Jiani Yu found that the risks and harms of mammograms are not being adequately communicated to women.
Study Seeks to Understand How Families Experience Caring for a Seriously Ill Family Member
Research from Assistant Professor Katie White shows that family members often struggle to work and make decisions as an intergenerational family unit while caring for seriously ill loved ones.
Cyclists Have Fewer Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Factors
Research from student Aaron Berger and Professor Mark Pereira shows that just a few cycling trips a week can lower a rider’s risk of developing chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes.
Low Education Levels Increase Chances of Developing Cardiovascular Disease
Research from MPH student Yasuhiko Kubota shows that the less education people have, the greater their chances of developing cardiovascular disease.
Users of Consumer Genetic Testing Services Support Broader Access to These Services
Associate Professor Sarah Gollust published a study showing that users of direct-to-consumer genetic analysis services enthusiastically support access to genome testing.
Poor Function Leads to Dementia’s Greatest Out-of-Pocket Costs
Research by PhD student Eric Jutkowitz shows that poor function among dementia patients incurs the greatest amount out-of-pocket health care spending.
Avoiding Skin Cancer
Understanding the Experience of Family Caregivers
Research from Assistant Professor Katie White shows that many caregivers consider the experience to be a life-changing journey comprised of challenges, lessons, and rewards.
Study Tests Cardiovascular Risk Models with Patient Health Data
A study by Assistant Professor Julian Wolfson tested two popular cardiovascular risk calculators using patient electronic health data and found that they maintain their accuracy at predicting cardiovascular risk when they are used in a clinical setting.
