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Weaving a New Narrative Around Health Equity
March 28, 2023 | Five Questions with Nancy B. Smith on engaging communities in research.
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Young Investigator Takes Aim at Genetics of Hearing Loss
March 21, 2023 | Five Questions with Samuel Mathias on overcoming study feasibility hurdles.
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New Vaccine Platform Could Aid in Fight Against Deadly Viruses
March 9, 2023 | New platform could potentially be a powerful tool in the fight against influenza, HIV, and SARS-CoV-2.
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Advancing our Understanding of Breast Cancer Stigma in Africa
February 28, 2023 | Five Questions with Temidayo Fadelu on his transcontinental clinical research.
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For Former Football Players, Concussion and Hypertension Go Hand in Hand
February 27, 2023 | Study points to surprising link between head injury and high blood pressure in retired NFL players.
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Five Questions with Melissa Dell
February 14, 2023 | Acclaimed economist applies Sight & Science funding to unlock historical documents for all.
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Lifestyle Influences Long COVID Risk
February 8, 2023 | Healthy body weight and adequate sleep top the list, according to data from Nurses’ Health Study.
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Care Costs More in Consolidated Health Systems
February 1, 2023 | Promise of quality increase, price drop for comparable services not realized, study shows.
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