All of Us Research Program Funding Opportunity for Community Groups
The All of Us Research Program is a large part of the Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) from the NIH. While many of the research and engagement grants have already been awarded, a new funding opportunity have been opened for community groups to assist with outreach efforts. This opportunity allows nonprofits, other community- and faith-based organizations, minority-serving institutions and school districts, and local governments to apply for funding to create community engagement activities and provide feedback to the research program about community needs and perspectives.
This grassroots engagement could make a huge di...
Source: Network News - February 9, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: NN/LM South Central Region Tags: Community Engagement Consumer Health Outreach Precision Medicine Research Source Type: news
Observe American Heart Month this February
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A heart means more than just love this February—this month, the United States recognizes American Heart Month, shedding light on heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.; heart disease affects 1 in 4 Americans, and 1 in 3 American women.
The New Mexico Department of Health is just one organization that hopes it can raise awareness for the disease and the risks associated with it. In New Mexico, 4,000 people die annually from heart disease or stroke.
What’s important to know about heart disease is that it can be prevented. Well-known risk fa...
Source: Network News - February 9, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: NN/LM South Central Region Tags: Consumer Health New Mexico Outreach Social Media Source Type: news
Don ’t Fat Shame: You’re Doing More Harm Than Good
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Making fun of a person’s weight, often called “fat shaming,” is probably not going to motivate a person to lose weight. In fact, it will most likely raise their risk of heart disease and other health problems.
Rebecca Pearl, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine and study leader, said that the more self-blame and devaluation a person feels when stigmatized, the more likely they are to have health issues.
Previous research has linked weight stigmatization with weight gain and emotional stress but this stu...
Source: Network News - February 7, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: NN/LM South Central Region Tags: Consumer Health Data Mental Health Public Health Source Type: news
New Research Shows Breast Cancer Precursor Treatment Causes Women to Live Longer
This study is particularly important because DCIS treatment includes radiotherapy, which can cause damage to nearby organs
More and more people are becoming aware they have DCIS because it is something that shows up in breast cancer screenings—so more women are able to get treated if they have this form of cancer.
For more information on the study, please visit “Women treated for precursor of breast cancer can expect to live as long as other women.”
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Source: Network News - January 31, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: NN/LM South Central Region Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Patient Safety Public Health Research Source Type: news
NNLM SCR Introduces Our Consumer Health Coordinator: Debbie Montenegro
The NNLM SCR is pleased to welcome Debbie Montenegro to the RML. Debbie will serve as the Consumer Health Coordinator and liaison to the State of Texas.
Prior to this position, Debbie worked as a Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Analyst for Baylor Scott & White Health, Library Manager for a nursing school, and Chemistry teacher. Debbie also worked at a public library while obtaining her Master of Science in Information Science degree at UNT, with a Health Informatics Specialization. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from SMU. Debbie has been published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology...
Source: Network News - January 30, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: NN/LM South Central Region Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Meet Me Monday Texas Source Type: news
January is Birth Defects Prevention Month
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January is Birth Defects Prevention Month and several states in our region want to inform residents about what can be done. In the U.S., birth defects affect 1 in 33 babies and cause 1 in 5 infant deaths every year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN).
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), in partnership with NBDPN, hopes to raise awareness for infections like cytomegalovirus (CMV), which can cause birth defects.
CMV is a common infection which affects more than half of U.S. adults by age 40 and whi...
Source: Network News - January 26, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Brian Leaf Tags: General (all entries) Health Literacy Oklahoma Public Health Resources Source Type: news
Asthma Can Be More Serious for African-Americans; New Research Suggests Why
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Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition in which a person’s airways are always inflamed that can make it difficult to breathe, can be a much more serious condition for people who are black than those that are white. In fact, people who are black are 2 to 3 times more likely to be hospitalized for asthma than people who are white.
New research is suggesting that the difference in airway inflammation affects a patient’s response to treatment. It was just recently that scientists discovered that airway inflammations vary among different races.
Researchers analyzed samples...
Source: Network News - January 24, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Brian Leaf Tags: General (all entries) Source Type: news
New Mexico Sees Four Cases of Whooping Cough
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New Mexico is seeing its largest cluster of whooping cough cases in infants since 2013. So far, four infants from Eddy, Curry, Rio Arriba and San Juan have a confirmed case. The cases have all been reported in infants under six months old.
“Whooping cough is very contagious and can cause serious cough illness―especially in infants too young to be fully vaccinated,” said Department of Health Secretary Lynn Gallagher in a New Mexico Department of Health news release. “Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent your child from getting it.”
Whooping cough, scient...
Source: Network News - January 19, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: NN/LM South Central Region Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Health Literacy New Mexico Public Health Source Type: news
Big Data and e-Science Basics
The terms Big Data and e-Science are increasingly used in a multitude of forums. Many of us are inundated with these terms at work and they are increasingly talked about in the media. But what do they mean? The Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K) initiative has been featured here before and the ongoing webinar series on Fridays are a great resource.
But sometimes it is helpful to return to the basics.
So what is Big Data? It is more than just a large count. Big Data represents the full range of challenges and complexities created by the vast amounts of data and data sources that the research community is now collecting and using....
Source: Network News - January 19, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: NN/LM South Central Region Tags: General (all entries) Resources Technology Webinars Source Type: news
Consumer Health & Tech Roundup
Sometimes it can be difficult to keep track of all that’s going on. Here are some of the headlines you may have missed this past month:
Sushi Lovers, Beware: Tapeworm Now Found in U.S. Salmon [MedlinePlus]
Smartwatches could soon tell you when you’re getting sick [TechCrunch]
Quick fact sheets on key trends in digital technology now available [Pew Research Center]
Food Safety Tips for Your ‘Tamalada’ [Foodsafety.gov]
CES 2017: Smart Cane Gives Users a Boost [Health Tech Insider]
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Source: Network News - January 17, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Brian Leaf Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Technology Source Type: news
SCR Regional Highlight: Texas Colonias See Increased Health Problems
Colonias. If you’re from a border state, you may be quite familiar with this word, as it is generally used to describe unsanitary or unsafe housing located along the border between the U.S. and Mexico.
In Texas, colonias date back to at least the 1950s; developed as unincorporated subdivisions because the land was agriculturally worthless, they were sold at very low prices to low-income individuals. According to the Texas Secretary of State, colonias are defined as a residential area along the Mexico-Texas border which lacks basic necessities, like potable water, sewer systems, electricity, paved roads and simply safe an...
Source: Network News - January 12, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: NN/LM South Central Region Tags: Public Health Rural Health SCR Regional Highlight Texas Source Type: news
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
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Did you know more than 3 million people in the U.S. are affected by glaucoma? Do you know what glaucoma is?
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye’s optic nerve, the part of the eye that connects it’s to the brain. When damaged, it can cause vision loss, and in fact, glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to MedlinePlus.
Everyone is at risk for glaucoma, but there are certain groups of people who should be more aware of potentially contracting the disease—mainly seniors. Those over age 60 should get an eye exam every tw...
Source: Network News - January 12, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: NN/LM South Central Region Tags: Consumer Health Health Literacy Resources Source Type: news
Tracking Fitness and Change
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According to a 2013 Pew report, 60% of U.S. adults ages 18 and over nationally track their weight, diet, or exercise routine, and 21% of all adults surveyed use technology to do so. Fitness and activity trackers such as Fitbit or Nike+ can certainly help with setting goals or finding extra motivation.
But how effective are these technologies? Recent studies reported by The Guardian show promising results in terms of retention. But lasting change takes more than a device.
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, pa...
Source: Network News - January 12, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: NN/LM South Central Region Tags: Fitness NIH Strategy Technology Source Type: news
Tuberculosis Diagnoses Increase for First Time in 23 Years
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While you may not think tuberculosis (TB) is a concern for yourself and your family, many people in the U.S. suffer with it, and for the first time in 23 years, the U.S. saw an increase in diagnosed cases in 2015. There were 9,557 cases total and it affected 27 states and the District of Columbia, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
This increase calls for a more comprehensive public health approach to curbing TB, according to the CDC’s report. Suggested strategies according to the report are:
“Increased testing and treatment of latent (showing n...
Source: Network News - January 10, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: NN/LM South Central Region Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Health Literacy Public Health Source Type: news
Curbing Overdose Deaths is a Priority for New Mexico
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Last year, the opioid epidemic was brought to the forefront of health issues facing Americans. It was announced that in 2014, more people died of drug overdoses than in any other year on record. In 2016, the Surgeon General also released a landmark report regarding addiction in America—it is the first of its kind.
In 2014, New Mexico was ranked 49th worst in the nation for drug overdose death rates. The New Mexico Department of Health recently announced that based on 2015 data released by the Centers for Disease Control, the state has improved to 42nd worst in t...
Source: Network News - January 5, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: NN/LM South Central Region Tags: New Mexico Public Health Source Type: news
