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IN THE NEWS: New York City Needs to Better Regulate Noise
Rick Neitzel featured in City & State
Nine out of ten adults in New York City are regularly exposed to noise levels higher than the 70 decibels that the EPA considers to be harmful, at schools, the gym and during their commutes. Read more
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New Research Reviews Opioid Misuse Prevention Policies Across the United States
New Research from Amanda Mauri and Tarlise Townsend
A new review of opioid misuse prevention policies across the United States analyzed the effectiveness of each policy on addressing prescribing, patient behavior, and patient health related outcomes. Read more
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The First Flu Shot
Thomas Francis contributed to the successful development, field trial, and evaluation of protective influenza vaccines and led the way for future public health practitioners. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: Defense Study on TCE Prompts Calls for OSHA to Act
Adam Finkel featured in Bloomberg
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration should examine and lower its worker exposure limits to a carcinogenic degreasing agent called trichloroethylene, or TCE, scientists told Bloomberg Law. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: MD Anderson Safety Struggles Show Pressures on Nurses
Christopher Friese featured in the Houston Chronicle
Understaffing and increased patient-to-nurse ratios depict growing pressures on nurses with impacts on patient outcomes. Read more
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Michigan Public Health Working with Apple on Study on Sound Exposure in Daily Life
New Study from Rick Neitzel
Michigan Public Health researcher Rick Neitzel has recently partnered with Apple to develop a study that will use a person's iPhone and Apple Watch to measure levels of sound exposure. Read more
