Global Public Health
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Coronavirus Deaths in Honduras Linked To Younger Individuals, Preexisting Medical Conditions
New research from Julio Zuniga-Moya
Widespread preexisting medical conditions might explain the high proportion of COVID-19 deaths among young Honduran adults, according to a new University of Michigan study. Read more
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Future of UK's Health Care System Uncertain as Brexit Moves Forward Amid COVID-19
Q&A with Holly Jarman and Scott Greer
While COVID-19 has been garnering the attention of leaders around the world, the transition period for Brexit ends Dec. 31, 2020. A group of researchers, including Holly Jarman and Scott Greer from University of Michigan's School of Public Health recently analyzed the negotiating position in assessing the potential impact on health of the United Kingdom's future relationship agreement with the European Union. Read more
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India's Coronavirus Cases Increase as National Government Relaxes Rules
Q&A with Bhramar Mukherjee
Despite India's drastic nine-week shutdown and amid relaxing restrictions, the country now has the fourth-largest number of coronavirus cases in the world. Professor and chair of Biostatistics Bhramar Mukherjee offers an update on the trend and how a group of researchers are developing models to visualize the data. Read more
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Latin America Is Now the Coronavirus Epicenter
Q&A with Rafael Meza
Latin America has now surpassed Europe and the United States in the number of new COVID-19 cases. Rafael Meza, associate professor and associate chair of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health, discusses the concerning trend. Read more
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Web App, Dashboard From University of Michigan to Inform Michiganders' Return to Work
University of Michigan faculty, staff, alumni and students have developed online tools designed to help local and state officials reopen the economy safely and gradually while allowing them to quickly identify and respond to potential coronavirus hot spots and outbreaks. Read more
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Advancing Care: Nurse Practitioners, At-Risk Communities, and the Ever-Expanding Education that Puts Nurses at the Heart of Serving Communities in Need
Nurses have been playing a unique and vital role in our battles against disease for centuries. Since the 1960s in the US, nurses have been at the forefront not only of health care services but also of health care administration and management. Nurses continue evolving their skills and the profession itself to meet needs beyond even their own imaginations and comfort levels. Read more
