University at Albany School of Public Health Headlines

Hannan to Study Long-term Cardiac Patient Survival

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

UAlbany School of Public Health researcher Edward Hannan was awarded a $925,499 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to study long-term survival of cardiac patients undergoing coronary revascularization procedures.

Hannan's study will examine the comparative effectiveness of two of the most common and expensive coronary surgical procedures, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and stenting.

Study: TV, Aggression Linked in Young Children?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Three-year-old children who are exposed to more TV appear to be at an increased risk for exhibiting aggressive behavior, according to a report by researchers at UAlbany and Tulane. The article, by School of Public Health researcher Jennifer Manganello, was published in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

A UAlbany-led study in Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine links TV exposure with an increased risk of agressive behavior.

UAlbany Announces New Cancer Research Grants

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Scientists at the University at Albany’s Cancer Research Center have been awarded significant new grants to advance research into the causes of cancer as well as prevention and treatment methods. A news conference is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2009, 11 a.m. in the Cancer Center Atrium on the University's East Campus.

Cancer research at the University at Albany.

$1.1 Million Grant Focuses on Curbing Obesity

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

University at Albany School of Public Health researchers Janine M. Jurkowski and Kirsten K. Davison have received a $1.1 million stimulus grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to address the national childhood obesity epidemic.

UAlbany researchers are seeking to encourage good eating habits and curb obesity through a new $1.1 million grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Hoff Publishes Practice Under Pressure

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Primary care physicians are the unsung heroes of the American health care system, according to a new book due out next month by Timothy Hoff, associate professor of health policy and management at the University at Albany's School of Public Health.

UAlbany Associate Professor Timothy Hoff examines the everyday work, stresses and expectations of today's primary care doctors in his new book.

Public Health Professor Explores H1N1 Virus Hype

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

The H1N1 flu virus, also known as swine flu, has been a staple of media reports and public health alerts for more than a year.

In our media-intense world, hype surrounding the H1N1 pandemic is almost impossible to avoid.

Study-AVR Strongly Indicated for Low-Risk Patients

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

Patients who have aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery but did not have other significant risk factors have a nearly identical 30-month survival rate as the general population, according to a study led by University at Albany School of Public Health Distinguished Professor Edward L. Hannan.

Aortic Valve Replacement surgery is strongly indicated for patients without significant risk factors according to a new study led by UAlbany School of Public Health Distinguished Professor Edward L. Hannan.

On the Front Lines of Public Health

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

Two recent UAlbany School of Public Health graduates are on the front lines of preparations to control the spread of the swine flu virus in New York State this fall.

Public health is a passion for Nicole Spencer, who assisted at the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Rensselaer County this past spring with UAlbany's Public Health Leaders of Tomorrow CORE. A May graduate, Spencer is now involved with influenza A (H1N1) preparedness efforts for the coming fall at the New York State Department of Health. (Photo Mark Schmidt)

Preparing for a Large-Scale Emergency

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

On Wednesday, August 5, UAlbany’s School of Public Health will host a community forum designed to help emergency preparedness officials understand the special needs of three vulnerable populations -- elderly adults, residents of isolated rural areas, and persons with physical disabilities -- during a large-scale emergency.

Felled branches lay in the road after the December 2008 ice storm. UAlbany's School of Public Health hosts a forum Aug. 5 to help health officials understand the needs of vulnerable populations during large-scale emergencies. (Photo John Tlumacki, Boston Globe)

SPH Researcher Examines New U.S.Policy on HAIs

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Timothy Hoff, associate professor of health policy and management at the University at Albany’s School of Public Health, is collaborating with researchers from Harvard Medical School and the Veterans Health Administration to examine the new U.S. government nonpayment policy for hospital-acquired infections.

UAlbany School of Public Health reseacher Timothy Hoff will be examining new U.S. policy on hospital-acquired nfections.