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Bush Foundation names 16 Minnesotans to competitive 2021 fellowship program
A corrections officer in Stillwater, an assistant Hennepin County attorney and an associate professor at the University of Minnesota [including Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH] are among 16 Minnesotans with bold plans to boost justice and equity…
Less lethal, life changing
Less-lethal weapons are still dangerous, medical researchers say. Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhD and colleagues track "a disturbing pattern" in the police use of projectiles during the the unrest after the murder of George Floyd.
When the Line Between Life and Death Is ‘a Little Bit Fuzzy’
Every state recognizes brain death. But rules vary, and the true line separating life from death is ambiguous as ever. Thaddeus Mason Pope, JD, PhD, HEC-C discusses the line between life and death.
Asian-American leaders fault MDH for failing to release data on COVID deaths in Hmong community
A new report driven by Asian-American community advocates and U of MN professors - including JP Leider, PhD - highlights how especially dangerous COVID has been for the Southeast Asian community, and for Hmong residents in particular.
In Minnesota, vaccine campaign puts new spotlight on an old metric
Two million Minnesotans are fully vaccinated, however, only 11% are Minnesotans of color. To address the gap, the supplies will be allocated based on the "Social Vulnerability Index." JP Leider, PhD comments.
Pharmacy Vaccine Waste; Dementia Gene Therapy; Maryland Pushed Bad COVID Tests
Six dementia patients may have gone to Mexico to test an unproven gene therapy, lured by promises of participating in a trial of a therapy proponents think could treat their disease. Leigh Turner, PhD comments on the credibility of the…
Six patients with dementia went to Mexico for an unproven gene therapy, a biotech CEO claims
After six patients with dementia traveled to Mexico last year to be injected with a gene therapy not authorized for use in the U.S., Leigh Turner, PhD discusses the concerns of credibility in clinical trials and those who sanction medical…
Mysterious Biotech Startup Gave Anti-Aging Gene Therapy to Dementia Patients
Six dementia patients traveled to Mexico so that the company could inject them with an experimental anti-aging gene therapy beyond the view of the FDA’s watchful eye. Leigh Turner, PhD, comments on the role of academics in lending…
Leveraging Data Visualization Tools to Promote Health Equity
While health equity has been a top priority among leaders in the industry for several years, the equitable distribution of resources became even more critical during COVID-19. Nneka Sederstrom, PhD, MPH comments on outreach strategies to…
Answering your questions about vaccine side effects
As more and more people are receiving their COVID-19 vaccines, there's a growing discussion about the kinds of side effects people are experiencing. Jennifer Needle, MD, MPH clarifies what we need to know.