Category: Health
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Paula Rochon, University of Toronto – Navigating Medication Awareness for a Healthier Tomorrow
How many medications did you take today? Paula Rochon, professor in the department of medicine and Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, explains why it may be a few too many. Dr. Rochon is Founding Director of Women’s Age Lab, a geriatrician and senior scientist at Women’s College Hospital and…
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Cailyn Green, SUNY Empire – Best Practices in Treating Substance Use and Eating Disorders
How to treat multiple disorders in one individual can be a tricky equation for mental health professionals. Cailyn Green, assistant professor of addiction studies in the school of human services at SUNY Empire, discusses best practices. Cailyn Green, MS, Ph.D., Masters-CASAC is the Assistant Professor of Addiction Studies at SUNY Empire State University. Her research…
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Deidre Popovich, Texas Tech University – Wine Nutrition Labels May Surprise Consumers
Nutrition labels could be coming to a wine store near you. Deidre Popovich, associate professor of marketing at Texas Tech University, says customers might not like what they see. Deidre Popovich is an associate professor of marketing in the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University. She earned a PhD in marketing from Emory…
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Barret Michalec, Arizona State University – The Role of Humility in Health Care
Humility could be key to the future of health care. Barret Michalec, associate professor in the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University, examines why. Barret Michalec is the director of the Center for Advancing Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research (CAIPER), and an associate professor in the Edson College of Nursing…
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Ilan Kelman, University College London – Preventing Disasters
Disasters seem to be becoming more and more common, so what can be done? Ilan Kelman, professor of disasters and health at University College London, examines some options. Ilan Kelman is Professor of Disasters and Health at University College London, England and a Professor II at the University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway. His overall research…
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Brittany Smith, Northern Kentucky University – Saving Moms and Babies From the Opioid Crisis
On Northern Kentucky University Week: The opioid crisis is hitting mothers and infants too. Brittany Smith, assistant professor in psychological sciences, examines ways to help. Brittany Smith joined the Department of Psychological Science in 2022. She was previously at the University of Cincinnati for 11 years, where she completed her Ph.D. in neuroscience in 2016…
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Justin Yates, Northern Kentucky University – ADHD and Substance Abuse
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Kids with ADHD could be at risk as they grow older. Justin Yates, professor of psychological sciences, discusses medication and addiction issues. Dr. Yates first taught at Northern Kentucky University in 2012 and during the 2013-2014 academic year as an instructor before being hired as an Assistant Professor in 2014.…
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C. Michael White, University of Connecticut – Ketamine Can Rapidly Reduce Symptoms in Patients with Severe PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder causes many issues for those afflicted. C. Michael White, distinguished professor and chair of pharmacy practice at the University of Connecticut, details one avenue of treatment. Dr. White’s ~500 peer reviewed publications about drug therapy and safety have resulted in 17,353 citations, H-index of 67, and i10 index of 258; placing him…
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Melissa Wasserman, University of Texas School of Law – A Novel Approach to Decrease Drug Prices
Rising costs are everywhere. Melissa Wasserman, Charles Tilford McCormick professor of law and Associate Dean for Research at the University of Texas School of Law, looks into a novel way to reduce them for one sector. Melissa Wasserman’s research focuses on the institutional design of innovation policy, with a particular emphasis on patent law and…
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Kideok Jin, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Stopping the Cancer Crosstalk
New breast cancer treatments are needed. Kideok Jin, associate professor at the department of pharmaceutical sciences at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, discusses one that could yield big benefits. Dr. Kideok Jin is an associate professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Albany,…