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Prof. Sally Cohen calls for nursing advocacy surrounding prescription drug price increases

January 11, 2017
Dr. Cohen makes the case that knowing how patients pay for medications, and the extent to which patients can afford out-of-pocket drug costs, are essential parts of overall patient care. Steep increases in prescription drug prices have been a…

Researchers examine most efficacious social/behavioral interventions to uncover undiagnosed HIV

December 21, 2016
Discovering the most effective outreach and intervention strategies for those at high risk for HIV is key to getting 100% diagnosis rates and eliminating HIV transmission Despite some evidence that HIV incidence rates in the United States are…

Baby Boomers on a bender: Emerging trends in alcohol binge and use disorders among older adults

December 20, 2016
The evidence of increased unhealthy alcohol use among older adults cannot be ignored. Alcohol is the most commonly used psychoactive substance among older adults, and this group can have unique risks associated with alcohol consumption—in even…
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Baby Boomers on dope: recreational pot use is on the rise among adults over 50

December 13, 2016
NYU study seeks to understand the prevalence of use in older adults. The recent legalization of recreational marijuana (cannabis) use in California, Colorado, and Washington reflect the sweeping changes in the attitudes and perceptions towards…
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Prof. Christine Kovner named treasurer of CGFNS

December 12, 2016
Dr. Christine Kovner elected to a two-year term as treasurer on the Board of Trustees at CGFNS International CGFNS, International, the world’s largest credentials evaluation organization for nursing and the healthcare community, announced updates…
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Prof. Janet Van Cleave examines multiple chronic conditions and hospitalizations among recipients of long-term services

December 06, 2016
Older recipients of long-term services and support who live with a combination of cardiac and pulmonary conditions have elevated risk for hospitalizations; new care management strategies are needed to prevent costly, debilitating hospitalizations …
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Prof. Mary Jo Vetter named DNP director

December 05, 2016
After an extensive search, NYU Meyers is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Jo Vetter DNP, AGPCNP-BC, as director of the DNP program. Vetter is a clinical associate professor at the College and teaches Research and Evidence Based Practice…
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Research from Prof. Shiela Strauss identifies predictors of depression among women with diabetes

November 21, 2016
Study shows almost 1 in 5 women with diabetes also suffer from depression; younger age, poor health, not completing high school, inactivity due to pain or poor health were all women-specific predictors of comorbid depression Research shows that…
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NYU researchers survey drug use in business bathrooms in NYC

November 15, 2016
This is the first quantitative study of business manager encounters with drug use which suggests overdose recognition and naloxone training, combined with the operation of supervised injection facilities, could save lives. Drug overdose death…
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Prof. Squires examines influence of country-level and health system factors on workforce production

November 09, 2016
Social and political factors influence physician and nurse workforce supply world-wide; there is more to positive patient outcomes than organizational resources and infrastructure A key component to achieving good patient outcomes in the…