Telehealth could be a great tool if it is widely accepted among the public. But being accepted should come after public trusting the validity of the telehealth and acknowledging that it can have the same results as regular doctor office visits #PBH710
โThe low rates of telehealth visits for substance use disorder that we found represent a missed opportunity to get people the help they need, especially in the context of the ongoing opioid epidemicโ https://t.co/gITancwn4L
Speaking from self experience, i was also prescribed pain killer after my wisdom tooth removed, but I think the likelihood of dependency on opioid painkillers depend largely on the patients self control.#PBH710
"Dentists who prescribe opioid painkillers to teenagers and young adults after pulling their wisdom teeth may be putting their patients at risk of addiction, a new study finds." https://t.co/H9afksiBo7
Engaging patients to their own treatment plan is critical in not only improving the outcomes, but also improving the patient-doctor relationship and create a pleasing environment for patients to freely express their concerns #PBH710
This week, I'm taking the opportunity to meet with many specialty and patient groups who provide insight into the needs of patients and providers. Glad to have @FamiliesUSA here to discuss our efforts to improve transparency and reduce the price of drugs for American patients.
A lot of third world countries, like Africa, still expericing large death from Malaria. United Nation, WHO, CDC and other health organizations should work together in helping them eliminating the risk factors. #PBH710
Exercise isn't just good for your bodyโit's good for your mind too! @CDCgov data show that regular physical activity can help improve your mental health. https://t.co/87814cSo4c #FridayMotivation#FridayFeeling
Another healthcare disparities resulted from race differences! We still have a long way to work on eliminating the barriers they have to access care. #PBH710
Black Americans may be less likely to receive newest stroke-preventing drugs for atrial fibrillation, a new study found. https://t.co/3er3f9PeS5 (via: @nytimeswell)
Telemedicine could be a great alternative for people who cannot travel to clinic due to various reasons. It could greatly reduce wait time and thus increase patient satisfaction. #PBH710
Telehealth is on the rise in the U.S., but is still relatively uncommon even though 32 states have enacted laws mandating insurance reimbursement for such services, according to a new study led by @ml_barnett https://t.co/y22IaZF3ql @HarvardHPM
A vaccine normally used to prevent tuberculosis restores long-term blood sugar levels to near normal in type 1 diabetes patients #DiabetesAwarenessMonth https://t.co/rFclqNNE5Z
Really liked the idea of looking forward to have artificial intelligence to increase research development speed so that more drugs can be developed in a shorter time period and thereby reaching to populations that are in need of them! #PBH710
We asked our top researchers to share their visions for public health's next 30 to 50 years. Read what they had to say about future opportunities for groundbreaking discoveries https://t.co/6MrIoPvYPy
.@HHSgov provides prescription assistance to uninsured citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands following Super Typhoon #Yutu, the strongest storm to strike any part of the U.S. since 1935. https://t.co/gcHJuV2psD
I think making more rehabs available for people that truly want to quit can help them in making real changes. A lot of the rehabs places are waitlisted or just not willing to accept unless one pays $$$ #PBH710
Addiction is a public health challenge that must be confronted with compassion, urgency and the right treatment. We need to remove the stigma that we know is preventing so many from seeking the help that they need. Watch their stories: https://t.co/vC71L1cSoL
Proud to see my legislation #OpioidActionPlan signed into law through #HR6 last week. This is important to finding new ways to treat pain & prevent #addiction. https://t.co/ec4NxXYMlt