Health Equity

ARISE AFRICA Trial Results ➡️ Low-flow oxygen vs high-flow oxygen vs CPAP in acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure ➡️ Multicentre RCT from Uganda ➡️ Predicted control group mortality 80% 😬 ➡️ Join us in person or online criticalcarereviews.com/meetings/ccr-d…

In a RCT of young adults with sickle cell disease, community health worker and mHealth support improved health-related quality of life scores compared with enhanced usual care over 18 months. ja.ma/3X0YLUk

The authors of a new Perspective argue that a federal appeals court ruling in 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘷. 𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 may open the door to a new legal defense for harm-reduction interventions in a hostile political climate. Read the Perspective by Benjamin A. Barsky, JD, PhD, Adi Caplan-Bricker, JD, and Christopher Robertson, JD, PhD (@ProfCRobertson): nej.md/4qXbIfA

RCT: Home-delivered, low-sodium Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) groceries and dietitian support temporarily improved blood pressure and LDL cholesterol in Black adults with high BP versus monetary support. ja.ma/43r9if0

🎥 Cross-border Women and Peace Initiative Exchange Program, at Umoja Women Village | 1–2 October 2025 Located approximately 380 km from Nairobi, Umoja Women Village in Samburu County stands as the only women-only community in Africa, a powerful symbol of women’s strength, resilience, and self-reliance. Founded by courageous Samburu women, the village provides a safe space for survivors of gender-based violence to rebuild their lives, educate their children, and lead sustainable livelihoods. From 1–2 October 2025, @IGADsecretariat Gender, with support from the people of Japan 🇯🇵, conducted a Cross-border Women and Peace Initiative Exchange Program, that brought together women from across the IGAD region. The exchange fostered mutual learning, cultural appreciation, and knowledge-sharing aimed at strengthening women’s participation in leadership and peacebuilding. 🌍✨ 📽️ Watch the video below to relive the inspiring moments from Umoja Women Village, a story of courage, solidarity, and transformation. #IGADGender

Efforts toward Equity: Automating WIC Screening and Enrollment in Pediatric Primary Care nej.md/3WvOfEe #MedicalEthics #PublicHealth

💬 Viewpoint: President Trump's use of executive orders to restrict gender-affirming care undermines medical regulation, infringes on physician autonomy, and contravenes legal frameworks. ja.ma/48Yrb8p

Patients with bronchiectasis have permanently inflamed and dilated airways. This JAMA Patient Page describes bronchiectasis symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatments. ja.ma/3WCaXud

#Sudan: UN rights chief @volker_turk condemns the continued killing and injuring of civilians in #Darfur’s El Fasher, following reports of at least 53 civilians killed and over 60 injured by RSF militia between 5-8 October. news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

Inequality doesn’t just divide cities, it weakens them. When the poorest face the worst of climate shocks, lack access to basic services, and are excluded from planning - resilience collapses. A city that leaves people behind cannot be strong.

Looking for information and resources related to #Hispanic/#Latino health? The HHS OMH Resource Center can assist you with research on Hispanic/Latino health literature and how to #PreventChronicDiseases. Services are available in both English and Spanish. (1/2)

Viral Infections and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis  ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JA…

From MRI to Ozempic: breakthroughs that show why fundamental research must be protected nature.com/articles/d4158…

Breaking up the combination MMR vaccine would mean that children would receive six injections instead of two. But that's not all. Swipe to learn more about the MMR vaccine and the other issues that would arise from separating it. publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/what-to-k…

How can theatre serve as a #publichealth intervention? Read the new post on @HlthEquityInit's blog to learn more. bit.ly/4fNTckv #healthequity #ActForHealthEquity

People with HIV are living longer, healthier lives with treatment. National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day raises awareness about the need for HIV prevention and treatment strategies for older adults and long-term survivors. Learn more ➡️ go.nih.gov/RZHMFSq

⚕️ Asthma affects about 25 million Americans—4.7 of whom are children and adolescents. NIH Sr. Scientist Stavros Garantziotis, M.D., discussed research to understand the environment’s role in asthma development. factor.niehs.nih.gov/2025/5/feature…

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the @NIH, is speaking at our National Health Research Forum today, providing his updates and vision for American health and medical research. #RAForum #NIH #HealthResearch

The October issue is now available, featuring a special section on LGBTQ+ transgender health. Articles explore the sociopolitical landscape, gender-affirming care, mental health, trans-inclusive data and clinical trials, and community connectedness. 🔗: buff.ly/UvK2h7t

Addiction can happen to anyone, and with effective treatment, recovery is possible. Find ways to support someone’s journey to recovery using CDC’s resources on #overdose prevention. #NationalRecoveryMonth