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Mashup Score: 2Opill: The First Over-the-Counter Daily Oral Contraceptive | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - 2 year(s) ago
The FDA’s approval of Opill, the first OTC oral contraceptive pill, is coming at an opportune time. But will it be affordable and, most importantly, available?
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Mashup Score: 5Lyme disease isn’t the only tickborne disease to watch. | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - 2 year(s) ago
Tickborne diseases are on the rise across the U.S. A tick expert explains the diseases to watch for and how best to avoid them.
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Tickborne Diseases Are on the Rise—Here’s What To Know The annual number of tickborne disease cases has more than doubled in the U.S. in the past two decades. https://t.co/nK77D8tkfU
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Mashup Score: 2Lyme disease isn’t the only tickborne disease to watch. | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - 2 year(s) ago
Tickborne diseases are on the rise across the U.S. A tick expert explains the diseases to watch for and how best to avoid them.
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The annual number of tickborne disease cases has more than doubled in the U.S. in the past two decades. https://t.co/LUNZH1LYSn
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Mashup Score: 6Opill: The First Over-the-Counter Daily Oral Contraceptive | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - 2 year(s) ago
The FDA’s approval of Opill, the first OTC oral contraceptive pill, is coming at an opportune time. But will it be affordable and, most importantly, available?
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"I'm thrilled about this because people with the capacity to be pregnant need to be able to decide and control if, when, and how they become pregnant and parent, and this is an essential tool to help many people determine that." https://t.co/Yi67e1Vu9q
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While the warmer months can be full of fun and relaxation, they can also be a time of unpredictability, with more risks for injury.
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While most people associate these warmer months with fun and relaxation, it also can be a time of unpredictability, with more risks for injury. To keep you and your family safe this summer, here’s what you need to know. https://t.co/F4YPuGG5ui
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Mashup Score: 1Lyme disease isn’t the only tickborne disease to watch. | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - 2 year(s) ago
Tickborne diseases are on the rise across the U.S. A tick expert explains the diseases to watch for and how best to avoid them.
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Warmer weather has arrived across much of the U.S., and that means more hikes, outdoor fun—and concerns about ticks. Read even more about what @NBaumgarth wants you to know about tick season. ⤵️ https://t.co/LUNZH1MwHV
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Mashup Score: 3Addressing Alcohol Use as Risk Factor for Gun Violence | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - 2 year(s) ago
Few policy attempts have been made to address alcohol use as a risk factor for gun violence. A new report provides recommendations that could help.
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"After a shooting, we often hear about mental illness, which is a really small contributor to interpersonal violence," said @JHU_CGVS co-director @JoshuaMHorwitz. "Alcohol is a much bigger contributor, but nobody talks about it." https://t.co/3dTR8SDvNF
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Mashup Score: 4We Need to Make it Easier to Get—and Stay—on PrEP | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - 2 year(s) ago
We can reduce HIV infections in the U.S. by making it easier to talk about risk and learn about and access PrEP.
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“It’s highly powerful, and we have long-term information about the safety and use of the medication,” says @KeriNAlthoff. But a highly effective medication can’t do much if the individuals who would benefit from it can’t easily access it. https://t.co/2sjEPum5Bd
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Mashup Score: 2Addressing Alcohol Use as Risk Factor for Gun Violence | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - 2 year(s) ago
Few policy attempts have been made to address alcohol use as a risk factor for gun violence. A new report provides recommendations that could help.
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Alcohol use and gun violence are leading causes of preventable injury and death in the U.S. But despite alcohol being a strong risk factor for gun violence, few policy attempts have been made to address this intersection. https://t.co/3dTR8SDvNF
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Mashup Score: 4We Need to Make it Easier to Get—and Stay—on PrEP | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - 2 year(s) ago
We can reduce HIV infections in the U.S. by making it easier to talk about risk and learn about and access PrEP.
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PrEP is covered by most insurance plans and state Medicaid programs, but not everyone has comprehensive coverage or affordable health care. This financial burden disproportionately affects marginalized communities. https://t.co/2sjEPum5Bd
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"It's great that it's going to be over the counter, but that doesn't mean that everyone's going to be able to afford it," explains @JohnsHopkinsHBS's Carolyn Sufrin. "It's great that FDA has authorized this, but that's only one piece of this puzzle." https://t.co/Yi67e1Vu9q