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#repost @bethisraellaheyhealth • With COVID case numbers and pollen counts simultaneously on the rise, it can be challenging to know what is causing your symptoms. Although there are several differences between allergies and COVID, when in doubt, get tested, and check out this guide as a helpful resource.
Timeline photosWith COVID case numbers and pollen counts simultaneously on the rise, it can be challenging to know what is causing your symptoms. Although there are several differences between allergies and COVID, when in doubt, get tested. Check out this helpful guide ⬇️
As we celebrate all who make up our vibrant #AAPI community, we shed the spotlight on our own Rose Molina, MD, MPH for her admirable contributions to OB/GYN healthcare.“My grandmother emigrated from China with three children and was the bridge for many of her extended family to come the United States as well. She inspired me with her grit, kindness, and pursuit of excellence in all things.” Rose Molina, MD, MPH, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center reflects on her story and how it guided her career as an OB/GYN, scholar, and activist advancing health equity in pregnancy care. Read her story at our BILH Newsroom: bit.ly/3LMrzYI
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This Clinical Trials Day we celebrate all those involved in health research, contributing to the advancement of medical innovation. To learn more about clinical trials at BIDMC, check out: bit.ly/3PyPwFS
Last week, BIDMC had plenty to celebrate! Nurses Week brought a little extra joy around the hospital—from awards and prizes to tasty treats, employees had the chance to take a break from their days. To all our staff, thank you for making BIDMC an extraordinary place 💙.
A new study found that U.S. heart attack death rates are among the highest across high-income nations. Our own Bruce Landon, MD, MBA, MSc says that "healthcare systems can learn from one another about how to deliver the best possible care." Check out the Harvard Gazette (Harvard University) story ➡️
Analysis puts U.S. heart attack death rate among highest
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Across the six high-income countries reviewed, the U.S. heart attack death rate was among the highest, even with adherence to recommended treatments and faring well on other measures.In a recent paper published in The JAMA Network, BIDMC researcher, Rishi Wadhera, MD, and colleagues, evaluated mental health and substance use among homeless and housed high school students and found that homeless adolescents experienced significantly worse mental health and more substance use than their housed counterparts. Learn more: bit.ly/3MjTgZM.
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BIDMC researchers found that homeless teens are experiencing significantly worse mental health and more substance use than their housed peers. Read more.Diabetes is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, affecting more than 34 million adults. In a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a team of physician-scientists at the Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology at BIDMC suggest that screening Asian, Hispanic, and Black Americans for diabetes at lower BMI and younger ages than white Americans have the potential to reduce the rate of undiagnosed diabetes in these groups and as a result, improve health equity in diabetes care. Read more:
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BIDMC research shows screening Asian, Hispanic and Black Americans for diabetes at lower BMIs or younger ages may reduce disparities in diabetes diagnosis.Words of Encouragement
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Please watch this message of thanks from Marsha Maurer, DNP, RN, Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services, Cynthia and Robert J. Lepofsky Chief Nursing Officer and Incident Commander for the COVID-19 response at BIDMC.