Public Health

Population health, policy and the data behind prevention.

Health care employers should track incivility, not just violence

A workplace researcher says health care employers should track incivility, train de-escalation and strengthen supervisor response after patient aggression.

By Dr. A.R. Athira, MBBS · Nov 4, 2026 · 7 min read

Public Health·Med Econ

APCM Medicare uptake rises, but copays and turnover limit reach

Medicare’s APCM payments grew quickly in 2025, but reach stayed small as copays, physician turnover and low awareness…

Nov 4, 2026

Public Health·Med Econ

Why patients skip blood tests and how practices can improve follow-through

About 1 in 3 U.S. adults delay blood tests. Better scheduling, gentler collection and clearer results can improve…

Nov 4, 2026

Public Health·DailyMed

Alcohol Wipe Swab Label Adds OTC Topical 70% Isopropyl Alcohol

DailyMed lists an OTC alcohol wipe swab with 70% isopropyl alcohol for cleansing minor wounds, along with strict…

Nov 4, 2026

Public Health·BMJ Open

Organisational learning in hospitals during COVID-19 examined in Canadian study

A qualitative study across six Canadian hospitals examines how organisational learning shaped hospital response during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nov 4, 2026

Public Health·BMJ Open

Menstrual Health Awareness Survey of Omani Schoolgirls Raises Screening Gaps

A cross-sectional survey of 934 Omani schoolgirls assessed awareness of menstrual disorders and exposed limits in self-reported, non-confirmed…

Nov 4, 2026

Public Health·PLOS ONE

PLOS ONE issues editorial note on duplicate low-carbon measures paper

PLOS ONE issued an editorial note after finding similarities and possible peer-review confidentiality breaches involving a low-carbon willingness-to-pay…

Nov 4, 2026

Public Health·Lancet