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“Teach-back” technique can reduce hospital visits
August 5, 2019
At a typical doctor visit, the physician does most of the explaining. But a new study shows that when certain patients “teach back” a doctor’s instructions, they’re less likely to wind up in...
Fitness trackers may have little effect on users’ cholesterol, blood pressure levels
July 23, 2019
Researchers found no evidence that the devices improved cholesterol or blood pressure and limited evidence that the devices improve blood sugar.
Bachelor of Public Health team examines water insecurity among Haitian residents in new studies
July 15, 2019
Recent BPH graduates Hannah Douglas and Andrew Fiore were part of a team that published a pair of studies in the journal PLOS One.
Researchers offer guidelines for vaccine study design during public health emergencies
July 3, 2019
Experimental vaccine trials during a public health emergency should be novel, flexible and responsive, say a group of researchers led by UF biostatistics faculty. Photo: WHO