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Center for Health and Biosciences | Science and Technology Policy | Journal

Role of Physicians in Guiding Patients Away From Unproven Stem Cell Interventions

The intense marketing of unproven stem cell interventions has become an international health concern. The authors offer resources and suggestions for physicians seeking to effectively counsel patients and respond to their questions about various stem cell therapies.

Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Zubin Master March 21, 2022

Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Association of Level I and II Trauma Center Expansion With Insurer Payments in Texas From 2011 to 2019

Analyzing insurance claims for BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, the authors found that level I and II trauma center expansion was not associated with increased prices or use of trauma activation fees in the state of Texas. Read the article in JAMA.

Vivian Ho, Marah Short March 17, 2022

Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

The Impact of Operational Partnership on Telemental Health Before, During, and After COVID-19

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic significantly accelerated the growth of telehealth services within the Veterans…

Jan Lindsay February 24, 2022

Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Patient and Provider Predictors of Telemental Health Use Prior to and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The current study examined patient and provider differences in use of phone, video, and in-person mental health (MH)…

Jan Lindsay February 1, 2022

Center for Health and Biosciences | Biomedical Research | Journal

Emerging Human Embryo Research Technologies, the 14-day Rule, and the Special Status of the Embryo

The authors examine a proposal for new human embryo and embryoid guidelines, writing that before conducting any research beyond day 14, scientists must develop clear, thoughtful and culturally sensitive guidelines that include limitations and oversight procedures to ensure that science responds to societal needs and values.

Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Ana S. Iltis, Sam Lowe December 21, 2021

Nurse administering covid vaccine to a woman

Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Recommendations for COVID Vaccine Acceptance in U.S.

A team of experts recommends community-based strategies for increasing vaccine acceptance in the USA as a means for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Peter J. Hotez, Rekha Lakshmanan November 15, 2021

U.S. Health System Transformation | Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Out-of-pocket Health Expenditures and Health Care Services Use Among Older Americans With Cognitive Impairment

The evidence base on health services use and cost burdens associated with transition to severe cognitive impairment (SCI) and dementia is underdeveloped. We examine how the change in cognitive impairment status influences nursing home use, hospitalizations, and out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditures.

Derek Jenkins October 29, 2021