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Mar 3, 2023

Both COVID and RSV can result in different types of cough, including dry, wet, wheezing, said Dan Olson, associate of epidemiology, to Fortune. While there is no exact way to differentiate the two conditions without testing, there are some potential tells, experts say.

Feb 16, 2023

“We’re sort of at a steady, manageable level for the moment,” said Dean Jon Samet. “It’s too early to say” if the flu is done, he said.

Jan 13, 2023

“It’s not evenly distributed across the U.S.,” said Beth Carlton, professor of epidemiology. “It’s grown very rapidly in the Northeast, and there’s every reason to think it will do the same when it gets here.”

Mar 13, 2023

An anniversary edition, three years after COVID-19 abruptly transformed the way that we live. On Friday, March 13, 2020, we sent out a communication that announced that education would transition to remote and non-critical employees would also work remotely. I wrote the first of over 140 commentaries on the pandemic that week.

Mar 1, 2023

The saga of East Palestine continues as yet another public health problem is politicized and “lawyerized.” My distant read of the minds of people in East Palestine is that they are worried about health risks that they face now and in the future.

Feb 23, 2023

For more than two weeks, the train derailment and toxic spill in East Palestine, Ohio, have been in the news. Per the New York Times, more than 1,000 trains derail each year, many carrying toxic and flammable substances.

Mar 16, 2023

“It was awesome to see so many thought leaders from industry, people who are working in AI, people who are working in clinical research, gather to discuss the current state of colorectal cancer care and prevention, as well as the gaps,” said Andi Dwyer, Senior Professional Research Assistant at the Colorado School of Public Health.

Mar 16, 2023

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research award, given to ColoradoSPH Community and Behavioral Health President Emerita Judith Albino, honors individuals who have given exemplary service by consistently promoting the interests and activities of oral health research to a wide audience.

Mar 15, 2023

In a first-of-its-kind partnership, the Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the CDPHE is teaming up with researchers from the Injury and Violence Prevention Center in the Colorado School of Public Health. They’ll create and maintain a resource bank of regularly updated and accurate materials regarding gun violence in Colorado.

Mar 21, 2023

The newly-established Mountain West Alliance for Community Engagement-Climate and Health (ACE-CH) Hub, led by ColoradoSPH researchers, has been awarded $600,000 from the National Institutes of Health to identify evidence-based and community-driven action in the face of the climate crisis.

Mar 14, 2023

A new study that includes Dr. Thomas Jaenisch from ColoradoSPH, describes a novel path to early diagnosis of dengue, the most common mosquito-borne viral illness, in areas of the world where lab tests to confirm the disease are not available.

Feb 13, 2023

An online diabetes nutrition education program tailored to emphasize culturally relevant dietary practices for American Indians and Alaska Natives with type 2 diabetes has been successful, according to a new study led by Research Assistant Professor Sarah Stotz.

Jan 9, 2023

Francesca Macaluso, DrPH student in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, is on a mission to uncover the impact of drought and heavy metal exposure on human health in Colorado's San Luis Valley, a region plagued by rising risks of kidney disease, diabetes, and mental health problems.

Dec 21, 2022

Claire Geldhof, dual-degree student with the University of Colorado College of Nursing and the Colorado School of Public Health, takes courses online from her home in Alaska, sometimes jumping on seaplanes, and boats; walking when the roads end to take care of patients living in the bush.

Dec 16, 2022

Erin Burk-Leaver served as a preceptor for recent ColoradoSPH graduate Monica Maly, MPH ’22, working together to address the needs older adults with HIV who are at risk of cognitive impairment.