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Public Health: the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting human health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals." Analyzing the health of a population and the threats is the basis for public health. The "public" in question can be as small as a handful of people, an entire village or it can be as large as several continents, in the case of a pandemic. "Health" takes into account physical, mental and social well-being. It is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, according to the World Health Organization.
APR 19, 2022 | 6:00 AM
Pathogen detection and surveillance have become a high priority in both healthcare and environmental settings for the safety of patients and the general public. The COVID-19 pandemic highlig...
APR 19, 2022 | 5:30 AM
The human genome encodes 25,000 genes. But the biological complexity inherent in polygenic traits is a clear sign that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Genes, gene products, a...
APR 19, 2022 | 5:30 AM
C.E. CREDITS
Understanding the order in which mutations accumulate during cancer progression could help us identify effective therapeutic targets. Yet, our insights are limited by the fact that we can on...
MAR 23, 2022 | 11:55 PM
Cannabis science is rapidly evolving and cannabis microbiology is often misinterpreted or even forgotten. In and industry without standardization there’s a lack of consistency, and at...
MAR 23, 2022 | 11:55 PM
Recent reports on the consumption of delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) have led to a qualmish riddle. Delta-8 THC is an isomer of delta-9 THC, that some believe is legal to synthesize under...
MAR 23, 2022 | 11:00 AM
Date: March 23, 2021 Time: 11:00am (PDT), 2:00pm (EDT), 8:00pm (CEDT) In this presentation, Dr. Middleton will review the development and deployment of large-scale saliva-based COVID-19 test...
MAR 23, 2022 | 6:00 AM
Genetics may influence experience with cannabis and CBD. With increased access to legal cannabis and the research community expanding their focus on the medicinal uses of cannabinoids, more...
MAR 16, 2022 | 7:00 AM
Date: March 16, 2022 Time: 07:00am (PDT), 10:00am (EDT), 4:00pm (CEDT) During this webinar, we will provide an overview of the current landscape of sepsis management and the impact of rapid...
MAR 10, 2022 | 11:55 PM
Major depression (MDD) is a common psychiatric condition and a leading cause of disability worldwide. While psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy are effective treatments for the majority of peo...
