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Top in ID: CDC resumes journal publication; concerns rise over removal of health resources
Last week the CDC published Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report for the first time since the Trump administration froze public communications from various national health agencies.
Removal of online health resources ‘dangerous’ to public health, experts say
The CDC’s removal of online resources related to HIV, STIs and other health topics following a Trump administration order to scrub references related to “gender ideology” has alarmed experts, who say it threatens public health.
APA condemns attacks on Israel, offers mental health resources
In a statement, the American Psychiatric Association condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Israel and offered support and mental health resources to those affected by these unfolding events.
Prevent Blindness declares August Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
As the school year begins, Prevent Blindness is offering resources for parents and caregivers in recognition of Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, the organization announced in a press release.
APIC announces infection control scholarship program for hospitals
ORLANDO — The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology announced the formation of a scholarship program to improve infection prevention and control in under-resourced hospitals.
New web-based hub tracks investments in primary care
The Primary Care Collaborative, or PCC, has announced the launch of a web-based primary care investment hub that contains information on progress toward efforts to strengthen primary care and ultimately improve health.
Transplant patients need mental health resources, education, support due to pandemic
Patients on dialysis and patients receiving care for transplantation reported a need for increased mental health resources, patient-focused education and support following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to published data.
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Ukrainian-American physicians are organizing war relief efforts — here’s what they need
Accessible health care grows more necessary by the day in Ukraine as war continues to ravage the country, impacting the most vulnerable and crippling existing health infrastructure.
Resource-limited areas may consider low-dose sevelamer as therapy for hyperphosphatemia
Low-dose sevelamer in combination with a calcium-based phosphorus binder may be used in resource-constrained countries as a second-line therapy for patients with hyperphosphatemia to minimize calcium loading.