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Law enforcement seizures of drugs, particularly marijuana and methamphetamine, dropped at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, then increased significantly in the following months exceeding pre-pandemic seizure rates and providing clues about the impact of the crisis on substance use, according to a new study in the journal
Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
The research was conducted as part of the National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS), which uses real-time surveillance to detect early signals of potential drug epidemics. NDEWS is led by a team of researchers at the University of Florida, New York University, and Florida Atlantic University, and is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health.
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center receives $2.75 million to increase prostate cancer screening in Black men
Erika Trapl
The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation has awarded $2.75 million to researchers at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center at Case Western Reserve University who will collaborate with a team of community partners to fight a health disparity in prostate cancer among Black men in Cuyahoga County, according to a news release.
Compared to white men, Black men in Cuyahoga County have a 60% increased risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer and an 80% increased risk of dying from prostate cancer, according to data from the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCCC) a National Cancer Institute-designated consortium cancer center that brings together CWRU, University Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic and their networks.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PROTON THERAPY HONORS YVES JONGEN AS THE 2021 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT .
The National Association for Proton TherapyFebruary 19, 2021 GMT
Washington, DC, Feb. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) In recognition of his pioneering work in the field of proton therapy, Yves Jongen, world-renowned researcher and scientist, has been awarded the 2021 National Association for Proton Therapy’s Lifetime Achievement Award. As the Founder and Chief Research Officer at IBA (Ion Beam Applications) for close to 35 years, Mr. Jongen has been a dedicated contributor to proton therapy’s innovation and clinical development.
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Ensemble Health Partners Announces Strategic Revenue Cycle Partnership with OU Medicine, Inc.
Ensemble Health PartnersFebruary 19, 2021 GMT
Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Ensemble Health Partners (“Ensemble”), a top-ranked leader in financial management services for health care providers, announced today that is has been selected by OU Medicine, Inc. as their strategic revenue cycle management partner. Ensemble brings a combination of key technologies, best practices and exceptional operators that will drive financial performance improvement, as well as world-class patient experiences for all Oklahomans at every stage of life.
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