Databyte Archives

05.02.2022 a graph of diseased diseases

The Aftermath of Maria

Chronic disease prevalence among adults increased in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.

Fellow Hannah Tremont

04.26.2022 a graph of gas emissions

Gas Stoves: Luxury or Liability?

Gas stoves leak methane even when they are off, contributing to environmentally detrimental greenhouse gas emissions.

Fellow Barbara Espinosa

04.22.2022 a graph showing the number of years

Something in the Air

Researchers investigated disparities in air pollution exposure across income and ethnicity using U.S. Census Data from 1990 to 2010, following the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act.

Fellow Barbara Espinosa

04.19.2022 a graph of a number of states

Bridging Gaps in Care After Pregnancy

Covering postpartum care appointments under Emergency Medicaid improved participation.

Fellow Connor McCombs

04.15.2022 a graph of a number of patients

Hepatitis C, Cascading Out of Hand

Patients lost to follow up before completing Hepatitis C treatment concerns health care providers.

Fellow Connor McCombs

04.13.2022 a graph of a disease

Skin Color and Skin Cancer Survival

Despite cancer treatment advancements, people of color continue to suffer worse melanoma-specific outcomes and have lower survival probability.

Fellow Hannah Tremont

04.12.2022 a graph of a number of cases

“And I’d Like To Check You for Ticks”

Tick populations are growing due to a warming climate, resulting in a steady rise in cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

Fellow Bethany Hallenborg

04.08.2022 a graph of a homeless shelter

Shortening Sheltering

Researchers analyzed Boston data to determine the key factors that contribute to longer stays at homeless shelters.

Fellow Barbara Espinosa

04.07.2022 a graph of a function

Health Equity

How Accurate is Your Estimate? Depends on Your Race

Researchers assessed the relationship between patient race, estimated and actual oxygen levels, and clinical outcomes.

Fellow Abby Outterson

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