Databyte Archives

03.29.2022 a screenshot of a computer

PrEP-ing Our Troops

Researchers surveyed HIV-negative military who identified as men who have sex with men about pre-exposure prophylaxis knowledge, preferences, and experience.

Fellow Connor McCombs

03.28.2022 a graph of survival and social isolation

Recovering in Isolation

Severely isolated patients had a 119% higher risk of death within one year of ICU admission compared to the most socially-networked patients.

Fellow Hannah Tremont

03.25.2022 a diagram of different colored boxes

Road Salt and Water Quality

About 82% of drinking water wells tested in a study had sodium concentrations above the recommended standard.

Fellow Barbara Espinosa

03.24.2022 a graph of a number of people with blue squares

Is Covid Killing Young Love?

Adolescent couples’ in-person and sexual interactions decreased compared to the period before Covid lockdowns, though by small amounts.

Fellow Connor McCombs

03.21.2022 a graph of insurance coverage questions

Health Equity
Policy

Are You Smarter than Your Doctor?

Deductibles, coinsurance, copays, and out-of-pocket maximums can turn predicting medical costs into a multi-step logic puzzle.

Fellow Abby Outterson

03.10.2022 mental health

Who's Providing?

Researchers analyzed patients’ perceptions of the adequacy of the mental health provider network.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

03.03.2022 covid overdose map

A Surge in Overdose Deaths During Covid-19

Almost all states experienced increased rates of fatal drug overdose from 2019 to 2020.

Guest Authors Kevin Griffith, Samantha G. Auty

02.23.2022 a graph of light and non-fatal

Health Equity

Illuminating Road Safety

Better lighting could have averted the greatest number of pedestrian deaths.

Fellow Sara Mar

02.22.2022 a graph with black lines and white text

Does Data Matter to Policymakers?

Research findings could be used to motivate elected officials to put greater emphasis on evidence in their decision-making process.

Fellow Devin O'Donnell

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