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🌟How a Clinical Network is Helping Tackle India's Health Challenges🌟 Tune into the latest episode of ICMR Radio as we go behind the scenes of a transformative initiative led by ICMR, aimed at building a resilient a clinical trial ecosystem across the country. We’re joined by Dr Aparna Mukherjee, Scientist-E & In-Charge of the Clinical Studies,Trial & Projection Unit at ICMR, who has been pivotal in driving this initiative forward. What to Expect: 🌍 Discover how INTENT came to life from groundwork laid during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a pool of trained researchers ready to tackle health challenges — in both emergencies and routine research.  💡 Learn what makes clinical trials essential for innovation, from drug and device testing to behavioral health studies, providing end-to-end support across India’s health research ecosystem. 💼 Women in STEM: Gain insights from ICMR's women leaders, who share their journeys, emphasizing work-life balance and dedication. They serve as a testament to the conducive environment at ICMR, where women can achieve and lead at the highest levels in STEM. Whether you’re a health professional, researcher, or student, this episode offers invaluable perspectives on how clinical trials contribute to strengthening our healthcare infrastructure. 🔊 Listen Now: YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dH-t7Sua Spotify:https://lnkd.in/dHKrJ8pT #ICMR #ICMRRadio #ClinicalTrials #INTENT #WomenInSTEM #HealthcareInnovation #IndiaInnovates #PublicHealth

The emerging field of #PrecisionHealth offers a different model of healthcare by tailoring prevention and treatments based on backgrounds, environment and lifestyle.     Precision health can be beneficial for children by improving access to comprehensive health care and bridging inequity gaps.      The Insight Report:       ✅ Describes the characteristics and claims of precision technologies.      ✅ Explores the potential of some precision diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to address high-priority health problems affecting children.    ✅ Reflects on the future of precision medicine and health equity.        Learn more 👇🏾   https://uni.cf/4bObmQR  

Advances in life sciences, medicine, and technology open opportunities to find new ways of keeping people healthy, such as new diagnostic technologies, advances in genetics and RNA and mRNA therapeutics. If precision health is to fulfill its potential #ForEveryChild, it needs to address the risk of exacerbating current health inequalities and evolve to a vision of health and wellbeing that is inclusive and comprehensive. Practical actions will help precision public health to align with the vision of #SDG3 and amplify its potential for the international development sector. Access our full Insight Report here https://uni.cf/4bObmQR Developed with thanks to Robyn Lui, Thomas Davin, Rui Zhou, Luwei Pearson, Karin Källander, Clare Johnson, Stefan Swartling Peterson of Karolinska Institutet, young researchers from Harvard Consulting on Business and the Environment and the support of Regeringskansliet, Utrikesdepartementet.

Virtual Conference: Research Strategies to Optimize Healthcare for People with Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC) from Populations Experiencing Health Disparities I am honored to give an afternoon plenary talk "Advancing Health Equity Among People at Risk for or Living with Multiple Chronic Conditions: The Role of Learning Health Systems" #healthequity #LHS at the NIMHD Virtual Conference Research Strategies to Optimize Healthcare for People with Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC) from Populations Experiencing Health Disparities. #MCC #healthdisparities Hosted by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) #NIMHD, this workshop will: Identify feasible methodologies and barriers to conducting and disseminating the range of research on MCC. Discuss data access, equity, and analytical challenges and potential solutions. Explore critical collaborations needed to successfully conduct such research. Please join us on March 18-19, 2024, for Research Strategies to Optimize Health Care for People With Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC) From Populations Experiencing Health Disparities. For more information and registration, visit:  https://lnkd.in/eXv-xkh4 #AHRQ #personcenteredcare #healthcareimprovement

#globalhealthequity #racisminhealth #discriminationinhealth #geneticvariants The diverse health database provides insights on how healthcare can be more equitable GLOBALLY.

Call #FrontiersSocioeconomicInequalitiesDigitalHealth We welcome studies (analytical, descriptive, experimental, meta-analysis, observational, review, qualitative) tackling socioeconomic inequalities. Although socioeconomic health inequalities are well studied and there is a plethora in the literature on this topic, in the era of digital health, socioeconomic inequalities can exacerbate disparities if equity is not at the forefront of digital health solutions. Keywords: Socioeconomic determinants, inequalities, digital health, policies. Topic Editors: Lua Perimal-Lewis; Sónia Vladimira Correia; Evanthia Sakellari.

This is great! Addressing the high maternal mortality rates in Sub-Saharan Africa is crucial, and all avenues to combat this issue must be explored. In my research abstract, titled “The Use of a Digital Health Platform in Reducing Indirect Causes of Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Among Women of Reproductive Age Groups in Nigeria,” I delved into the impactful results achieved by a health tech company in Nigeria, mDoc. Through empowering women with essential knowledge and tools to increase their self-literacy and self-efficacy, we witnessed tangible outcomes such as reduced blood pressure among those with pre-eclampsia, ultimately lowering their risk of mortality. I'm enthusiastic about the potential partnerships and AI innovations that will continue to enhance healthcare accessibility and effectiveness, further contributing to improved healthcare outcomes for all.

Review No trend to rising rates: A review of Parkinson's prevalence studies in the United Kingdom Highlights • Parkinson's prevalence is projected to rise globally. • Of the 10 case finding studies published, this trend is not demonstrated in the UK. • No difference was identified between demographic groups, but this is underexplored. • More research is needed to understand accuracy of large healthcare datasets. IAPRD Secretariat Log in : https://lnkd.in/gkfdMDRz

"Racial and ethnic inequities in health and health care impact individual well-being, contribute to millions of premature deaths, and cost the United States hundreds of billions of dollars annually." This statement is the somber opening of an overview from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to introduce the organization's new report, "Ending Unequal Treatment: Strategies to Achieve Equitable Health Care and Optimal Health for All." In 2003, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report titled, "Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care." As a successor of the IOM, NASEM has now revisited this original report some two decades later, finding that substantial work remains. You can read the new report online, or download a PDF copy, from the NASEM website here: https://sames.ky/3xTHOCd

Closing care gaps to improve health outcomes. CarelonRx and Carelon Research examined mammogram screening rates among commercially insured women over 45, revealing that only 62% had received screenings, with notable geographical disparities particularly in the Western U.S. To address these gaps, they created zip code-level heat maps and collaborated with life sciences partners to implement targeted interventions in high-need areas. Read more on how we’re leveraging data to help close gaps in care. https://ow.ly/EKjk30sI7yH