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Pacific Journal of Health is published by the University of the Pacific. It publishes in all fields of health. Open access and free for authors.

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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
"The Influence of Prosthetic Obturators on Quality of Life in Individuals with Maxillectomy Defects" - by Minseok Kim @dugonidental.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/oral-health/... #OpenAccess #OralHealth
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
"Pathways to Success: The Role of Self-Efficacy and Social Capital in Diversifying the #Healthcare Workforce" - by Chelsey Louw @uopacificshs.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol9/iss... #OpenAccess
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
"Investigating the Clinical Relevance of a Modified 10 Meter Walk Test for Physical Therapists in the Treatment of Acute Stroke Populations: Insights from a Case Series" by Sarah Rowe, Gwen Juha, Joy Williams, Todd Davenport @uopacificshs.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol9/iss...
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
"Examining the Benefits of a Standardized Protocol for Hyperglycemia Screening in Adult Oncology Patients: A Pilot Study" - by Alexa Dashko at St. Joseph's University Med Center scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol9/iss... #OpenAccess #cancer #diabetes #MedSky
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
"Evaluating Clinical-Academic Partnerships in #PhysicalTherapy #Education: A Critically Appraised Topic on Available Assessment Tools" by Jocelin Friedman, Hannah Bennett et al. at Chapman University & @emoryuniversity.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol9/iss... #OpenAccess
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Hot off the press! "Building capacity, changing teaching practices: insights from a professional development program for educators in a low-income country" - by Caroline Havery, Mary Kililo et al. at Univ Technology Sydney scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol9/iss... #OpenAccess #health #MedSky
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Hot off the press! "Late Local Recurrence of #GastricCancer After Preoperative Radiochemother Radiochemotherapy: Three Case Reports & Literature Review" - by Mateusz Gajek, Magdalena Szymala-Cortez et al. from Gilwice, Poland scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol9/iss... #OpenAccess #cancer #MedSky
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Hot off the press! "Racial #Disparities Among Pregnant Women of Color and Their High Risk for Developing Periodontal Disease" - by Darrylnn Mayo @uopacificshs.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol9/iss... #OpenAccess #OralHealth #pregnancy #MedSky
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Hot off the press! "Racial #Disparities Among Pregnant Women of Color and Their High Risk for Developing Periodontal Disease" - by Darrylnn Mayo @uopacificshs.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol9/iss... #OpenAccess #OralHealth #pregnancy #MedSky
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Hot off the press! "Behavioral Personal Protective Equipment and Staff Safety: A Pilot Study Evaluating Its Impact Among Speech-Language Pathologists" - by Jennifer J. Bekins @uopacificshs.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol9/iss... #OpenAccess #sleeplanguage #pathology
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Behavioral Personal Protective Equipment and Staff Safety: A Pilot Study Evaluating Its Impact Among Speech-Language Pathologists
This retrospective, exploratory pilot study investigated the preliminary effects of a behavioral safety readiness protocol on speech-language pathologist (SLP) physical safety during outpatient care d...
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Hot off the press! "Comparing Educational Pathways for Denturists to Become Maxillofacial Prosthetic Specialists in the US and the UK" - by Minseok Kim @uopacificshs.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/oral-health/... #OralHealth #education #dentistry
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Hot off the press! "Assessing Predoctoral Dental Student Interest in #Nutrition #Education : A Study Across Two Dental Schools" by Nadine Tassabehji, Xiaoyuan Han et al. @dugonidental.bsky.social #Tufts #Stanford scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol9/iss... #OralHealth #MedSky #EducationSky
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Hot off the press! "Assessing Predoctoral Dental Student Interest in #Nutrition #Education : A Study Across Two Dental Schools" by Nadine Tassabehji, Xiaoyuan Han et al. @dugonidental.bsky.social #Tufts #Stanford scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol9/iss... #OralHealth #MedSky #EducationSky
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Hot off the press! "Holistic Wellness Frameworks in Higher Education: A Systematic Review of Impact on Student Well-being and Academic Outcomes" - by Charles Rettig @uopacificshs.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol9/iss... #OpenAccess #EducationSky
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
"Removing Barriers in Graduate Health Education for Students with Disabilities" - by Daniel Nuss @uopacificshs.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol9/iss... #OpenAccess #MedSky #EducationSky
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Hot off the press! "Determining the fidelity of multiple casts made from a single polyvinylsiloxane impression" - by Steven Curtis, Steven Sadowsky, Eric Salmon @dugonidental.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/oral-health/... #OpenAccess #OralHealth #MedSky
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
"Removing Barriers in Graduate Health Education for Students with Disabilities" - by Daniel Nuss @uopacificshs.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol9/iss... #OpenAccess #MedSky #EducationSky
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Hot off the press! "Evaluating the Analgesic Activity of the Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Ipomoea aquatica (convolvulaceae)" - by Blessy H. Vale, Lenny Shai Somer et al. scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol9/iss... #OpenAccess #pharmacology #PharmaSky
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
The Role of #Medicine and #Technology in Shaping the Future of #OralHealth www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1... #OpenAccess #dentistry #MedSky
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The Role of Medicine and Technology in Shaping the Future of Oral Health
This commentary describes the changes taking place in dentistry and speculates on improvements that could happen soon. Advances in health care will have an impact on the integration and delivery of...
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
The Role of #Medicine and #Technology in Shaping the Future of #OralHealth www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1... #OpenAccess #dentistry #MedSky
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The Role of Medicine and Technology in Shaping the Future of Oral Health
This commentary describes the changes taking place in dentistry and speculates on improvements that could happen soon. Advances in health care will have an impact on the integration and delivery of...
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Hot off the press! "The Outcomes of Exercises Pertaining to Application and Reproduction of Knowledge within a Preclinical Dental Anatomy Course - A Review" - by Gitta Radjaeipour, Daniel Castagna et al @dugonidental.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/oral-health/... #OpenAccess #oralhealth
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Hot off the press! "Benefits of a Faculty Mentored Personalized Instructional Program for Dental Students" - by Terry Hoover and Parvati Iyer @dugonidental.bsky.social @uopacificshs.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol8/iss... #openaccess #oralhealth #dentistry #education
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Hot off the press! "Bridging #Autism Care: Dental and OT School Collaboration" - by Trina Hoang and Divya Desai @dugonidental.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/oral-health/... #OpenAccess #oralhealth #DentalSky #MedSky
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Hot off the press! "Identifying Older Adult Orthopedic Patients’ Learning Styles for Tailored Communication and Health Literacy" - by Alexis Flippen von Zimmer at University of the Pacific scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol8/iss... #OpenAccess #education
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Hot off the press! "Determination of the Anti-Inflammatory Activity of the Methanolic Leaf Extract of Strelitzia reginae (Strelitziaceae)" - by Lyannah Deign Hearty Delantar Hinol, Miflor De La Cerna et al. scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol8/iss... #OpenAccess #inflammation #Methanol
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Hot off the press! "Benefits of a Faculty Mentored Personalized Instructional Program for Dental Students" - by Terry Hoover and Parvati Iyer @dugonidental.bsky.social @uopacificshs.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol8/iss... #openaccess #oralhealth #dentistry #education
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
"Understanding Physical Therapist Student Defined Success: A Qualitative Study" by Katie Graves and Lindsay Gietzen @uopacificshs.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol8/iss... #OpenAccess #PhysicalTherapy
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Hot off the press! "Innovative Virtual Mentoring: The Impact of Technology on Neurologic #PhysicalTherapy Education, a case study" - by Joy Williams @uopacificshs.bsky.social & JoAnne Pho at Kaiser Permanente scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol8/iss... #OpenAccess #MedSky #EducationSky
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Hot off the press! "Connecting Disciplines: Dermatologists Discuss Skin #Cancer Screening in #PhysicalTherapy" - by Michael T. Robinson & Lindsay Gietzen from University of the Pacific scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol8/iss... #OpenAccess #Dermatology
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Hot off the press! "A Review of Factors That Contribute to Negative Mental Health Among Health Profession Students & Current Interventions" - by Faith T. Allison & Lindsay Gietzen @UOPacificSHS @UOPacific scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol8/iss... #OpenAccess #mentalhealth #education
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Hot off the press! "The Relationship of Physician Associate Student Satisfaction and Academic Performance" - by Jed Grant, Nancy Hamler & colleagues @UOPacificSHS @UOPacific scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol8/iss... #openaccess #MedSky #educationSky
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
"Social Work in Corrections: The Case for Forensic Social Work Curricula" - by Julia Terra and Lindsay Gietzen from University of the Pacific scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol8/iss...
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Hot off the press! "Interdisciplinary management of a patient with developmental disabilities under general #anesthesia in an academic dental surgery center: A case report" - by Kevin Adams, Tim Verceles et al from Pacific Dugoni dental school scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol8/iss...
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Hot off the press! "#ALS Care Through a Cultural Lens: Understanding Minority Patients’ Experiences" - by Monique Green & Lindsay Gietzen @uopacificshs.bsky.social scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol8/iss...
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ALS Care Through a Cultural Lens: Understanding Minority Patients’ Experiences
Abstract Objective: To explore the experiences of ethnic minority patients with ALS about neurological care fairness and cultural sensitivity. Methods: Eight self-identified, ethnic minority ALS patie...
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Hot off the press! "The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) &Medication for Treating Major Depressive Disorder in Adults 18-45 & Factors Contributing to Treatment Resistance: A Case Series" -by Shavon Romita & Lindsay Gietzen @UOPacific scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol8/iss...
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The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Medication for Treating Major Depressive Disorder in Adults 18-45 and Factors Contributing to Treatment Resistance: A Case Series.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and antidepressant medications are often used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD). After examining the existing research on the treatment of MDD, a study was co...
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Dentistry: Our Sustainable Future. Introduction to special issue from University of the Pacific on steps that dental clinics can take to decrease their carbon imprint. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... #climate #sustainability #MedSky
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Dentistry: Our Sustainable Future
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
California #wildfire smoke poses health risk. How to protect yourself. - Editorial from @dugonidental.bsky.social eu.recordnet.com/story/opinio...
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Guest view: Wildfire smoke brings health hazard; here’s how to protect yourself
Wildfire smoke can cause eye irritation and respiratory health effects, and long-term exposure is associated with detrimental lung and heart effects.
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
El futuro de la odontología: nuevas tecnologías y su posible impacto inibsa.com/es/blog/odon... #OralHealth #dentistry #MedSky
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Cases of soil-borne #coccidioides infections (Valley Fever) are surging in California. As of the end of November, 11,076 cases had been confirmed statewide, a 20% increase compared to last year’s total & a ~47% jump from 2022. www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Valley fever cases surge in California, already way up from recent years
Valley fever is caused by inhaling spores of coccidioides, a fungal pathogen that thrives in the drier and dustier regions of the state.
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Hot off the press! "Post-Pandemic Obstacles of Clinical Trial Participation in COVID-19 Studies" - by Tri Nguyen & Lindsay Gietzen scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol8/iss... #COVID19 #MedSky
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Post-Pandemic Obstacles of Clinical Trial Participation in COVID-19 Studies
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for clinical trials, especially in participant recruitment and retention. As the pandemic subsides, post-pandemic trials continue to face barriers t...
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
"Dentistry: Our Sustainable Future" - by Nader A. Nadershahi & David M. Ojcius www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Dentistry: Our Sustainable Future
Published in Journal of the California Dental Association (Vol. 52, No. 1, 2024)
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Hot off the press! "Parents Perceptions on the Efficacy of Common #Autism Interventions: A Case Study in Stockton & Lodi California" - by Jacqueline D. Fox & Lindsay Gietzen scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol7/iss... #MedSky
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Parents Perceptions on the Efficacy of Common Autism Interventions: A Case Study in Stockton and Lodi California
A neurological and developmental disability that impacts how people receive information and interact with outside stimuli is known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism can be characterized by a w...
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Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 15/12/2024
"This systematic review synthesizes the current Universal Basic Income research…The findings indicate that UBI can help alleviate poverty-related stress, potentially leading to better mental and physical health outcomes through improved nutrition, more stable housing, and greater life satisfaction."
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
"The Role of Medicine and Technology in Shaping the Future of Oral Health" - by Namrata Nayyar, David Ojcius & Arthur Dugoni from University of the Pacific dental school www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1... #oralhealth
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The Role of Medicine and Technology in Shaping the Future of Oral Health
This commentary describes the changes taking place in dentistry and speculates on improvements that could happen soon. Advances in health care will have an impact on the integration and delivery of...
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Biomedical Journal @biomedj.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
#wildfire smoke exposure and dementia risk. Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5) has been linked to an increased risk of #dementia. www.nih.gov/news-events/... #HealthSky #MedSky
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Wildfire smoke exposure and dementia risk
Wildfire smoke exposure was associated with greater odds of being diagnosed with dementia.
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Hot off the press! "UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME POLICY AND ITS POTENTIAL IMPACT ON WELFARE REFORM" - by Adriana S. Hines and Lindsay Gietzen from University of the Pacific scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol7/iss...
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UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME POLICY AND ITS POTENTIAL IMPACT ON WELFARE REFORM
This systematic review synthesizes the current Universal Basic Income (UBI) research. As income inequality continues to affect health outcomes, UBI has been proposed as a strategy to reduce gaps in he...
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Pacific Journal of Health @pacificjhealth.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Hot off the press! "The influence of Socioeconomic Factors on the Leadership Styles of Healthcare Leaders" - by Regina Viney and Lindsay Gietzen scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol7/iss...
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The influence of Socioeconomic Factors on the Leadership Styles of Healthcare Leaders
Socioeconomic factors have been shown to influence opportunities, decisions, motivation, and outcomes in all areas of life. Yet very little is known about how socioeconomic factors influence the leade...
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Todd Davenport @sunsopeningband.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
It is what I’ve been tryna say. www.nature.com/articles/s44... #LongCovid #MECFS #ChronicDiseaseSky #PatientSky
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Mitochondrial dysfunction in acute and post-acute phases of COVID-19 and risk of non-communicable diseases - npj Metabolic Health and Disease
npj Metabolic Health and Disease - Mitochondrial dysfunction in acute and post-acute phases of COVID-19 and risk of non-communicable diseases
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Pygmy blue whales: Citizen scientists in Timor-Leste help research buff.ly/4ijgyiN
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Pygmy blue whales: Citizen scientists in Timor-Leste help research
A thrifty study uncovers a wealth of data about one of the world's largest and most elusive species.
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Neil Floch MD FACS FASMBS DABOM @neilflochmd.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Why scientists are joing Blue Sky www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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‘A place of joy’: why scientists are joining the rush to Bluesky
Researchers say the social-media platform — an alternative to X — offers more control over the content they see and the people they engage with.
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