Rutgers School of Public Health student, Bryan Balarezo, spends several hours a week assembling and packaging fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kits, which are mailed to patients for at-home use. The kits test for hidden blood in stool, which can be an early indicator of colorectal cancer or other abnormalities. If a FIT result is positive, the patient is referred for a follow-up colonoscopy to determine the cause of the abnormal result.
The number of benzodiazepine prescriptions like Xanax and Valium dispensed in the United States decreased over the past 10 years, potentially suggesting that doctors have become more cautious when prescribing these sedatives, according to Rutgers Health researchers, who include a Rutgers School of Public Health doctoral student.
Thanks to PHocus, Lindsey Luper is pursuing her master of public health degree at Rutgers.
A Newark screening initiative revealed severe cognitive decline among isolated, low-income seniors—prompting Rutgers researchers to launch a new intervention program.
Rutgers Health students Brianna Vo and Luis Cordero befriended each other while studying abroad and returned with a lasting bond.
Creating effective violence intervention programs in semi-rural communities requires flexible funding structures and sustainable partnerships, according to Rutgers researchers.