COVID-19 Reveals Breakdown in Long-Term Care
COVID-19 has revealed that a lack of sick leave doesn't protect those who provide care and protect those they care for.
How to Take Care of Patients After COVID-19 Discharge
Dr. Courtney Van Houtven and U Penn's, Dr. Rachel Werner, discuss what it will take to give younger patients home-based care after a COVID hospitalization.
When Will We Peak?
Dr. Aaron McKethan tells WUNC Radio's "Tested" when COVID will peak and how many peaks we'll have.
Some Dialysis Facilities Shift Revenue Sources
Pop Health researchers determine if policy changes prompted outpatient dialysis facilities to shift payment sources.
NC Lawmakers Want China to Pay for U.S. Stimulus. Expert, Dr. Shenglan Tang Weighs In
In the News & Observer, Dr. Shenglan Tang gives expert advice on whether China should pay for the US pandemic stimulus.
Population Health Welcomes Newest Faculty, Brystana Kaufman, PhD
Dr. Kaufman is a health services researcher focused on improving the value of care for older adults, particularly those with multiple chronic conditions.
Kevin Weinfurt, PhD, Revisits Frances Bacon's "Novum Organum"
In a review celebrating the 400th anniversary of Francis Bacon’s Novum Organum, Kevin Weinfurt, PhD, describes the psychological foibles of scientists that Bacon identified, along with additional ones that Bacon did not foresee.
The Coronavirus and March Madness
Why hasn't the NCAA canceled March Madness during COVID? Shenglan Tang, MD, PhD, tells Vice their decision should NOT be based on short-term economic loss.
Two Companion Papers Give Guidance on Data Linkage
A team including Sudha Raman, PhD, Brad Hammill, PhD, and UNC's Jenny Lund, PhD, recently published two companion papers on data linkage.
Using Machine-Learning to Decrease Veteran’s Informal Caregiver Distress
Megan Shepherd-Banigan, PhD, and team found that assessing caregiver needs and personalized education interventions may lessen their burden and depressive symptoms, thus keeping the veteran out of long-term institutional care. Read More