Columbus, OH

BMC Health Services Research volume 24, Article number: 952 (2024) Cite this article. Evaluating health workers’ knowledge and practice of adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting is an important step in identifying gaps in quality ADR reporting during public health interventions like the seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) campaign. Pharmacovigilance (PV) monitoring is vital in SMC due to the number of children exposed to malaria medicines for a period of 4 or 5 months during the campaign. In Nigeria more than 10 million children are exposed to SMC medicines every year. The scale of this intervention emphasised the need for efficient and effective safety monitoring during the campaign. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate healthcare workers’ (HCW) awareness, knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of ADR reporting in health facilities participating in SMC campaign to identify pharmacovigilance gaps which may suggest possible ways to ensure safety during the campaign.

Awareness, knowledge, attitude, and practice of adverse drug reaction reporting among health workers in primary health centres participating in seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Nigeria in 2022: a cross-sectional survey

BMC Health Services Research volume 24, Article number: 942 (2024) Cite this article. Health staff are an essential component of the health system and a significant factor in improving health outcomes. As a result, without a suitable number of trained and supported workforces, health-related goals will not be achieved. As a result, one of the most significant tasks of the government and healthcare human resource management in healthcare organizations is focusing on development and maintenance of personnel.

Factors associated with the non-retention of health sector employees recruited in Iran: a survival analysis

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a remarkable plant that boasts a wide range of benefits and uses. Native to all 50 states, this hardy perennial is celebrated for its resilience, versatility, and myriad applications in gardening, medicine, and even cuisine. Yarrow’s adaptability to various climates and soil types makes it a favorite among gardeners, and its historical significance and practical uses continue to make it relevant today.

This Flower Is Native In All 50 States And Has Tons Of Uses

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

New York State

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Rootbound Homestead

"Would you like extra bugs with that?" Filling up on insects is becoming more and more popular among influencers, celebrities, and international leaders. Why? That's a great question.

Bugs Are The Food Of The Future: Scientists Looking For Sustainable Food Sources Will Be Pushing It

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

Illinois State

According to the USDA’s Crop Progress report released August 5, 81% of Illinois’ corn and 75% of the state's soybeans were rated Good to Excellent as August began. Plus, progress is ahead. Here, two agronomists take a closer look at the numbers, disease control, and outlook. Corn condition...

What’s going on with Illinois’ corn and soybeans?

Real Simple

Plus, tips for improving your soil's health.

10 Plants That Can Grow in Poor Soil

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Parasites & Vectors volume 17, Article number: 345 (2024) Cite this article. Bartonella spp. infect a variety of vertebrates throughout the world, with generally high prevalence. Several Bartonella spp. are known to cause diverse clinical manifestations in humans and have been recognized as emerging pathogens. These bacteria are mainly transmitted by blood-sucking arthropods, such as fleas and lice. The role of ticks in the transmission of Bartonella spp. is unclear.

No evidence of Bartonella infections in host-seeking Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus ticks in the United States

Denver doesn’t look very “vibrant,” to use the mayor’s term, when bus stops are transformed into open-air drug dens. In fact, the people who smoke meth and fentanyl in homeless encampments, in front of businesses and walking down the street are tarnishing the reputation of Denver’s unhoused neighbors.

Opinion: Open-air drug use in Denver not so ‘vibrant’

John Miniotis, President and CEO of AbraSilver Resource Corp (TSX.V:ABRA – OTCQX:ABBRF), joins us to review more drill holes that have been released from the ongoing 20,000 meter Phase 4 diamond drill campaign expanding the JAC Zone to the SouthEast, and the Occulto Zone to the NorthEast on their wholly-owned Diablillos property in Salta Province, Argentina. We also discuss the mapping and targeting for upcoming drilling of some porphyry targets at Cerro Blanco and Cerro Viejo.

AbraSilver Resource – More Drill Assays Show JAC Expanding To SouthWest, Occulto Expanding to NorthEast – Also Mapping For Porphyry Targets

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Homes & Gardens

Get lots of new plants for free by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer

7 plants to propagate in August – summer cuttings to take this month

Rachel Nuwer gets a firsthand look at a unique fermentation method being piloted in Japan to transform edible leftovers and scraps into sustainable feed for pigs while saving money, reducing waste and curtailing emissions. Even as a boy, Koichi Takahashi knew he wanted to save the planet. He dreamed of...

Japan is recycling food waste back into food with fermentation

On the night in January 2023 when volunteers counted people experiencing homelessness in Denver, no shelter beds were available for individuals or families, according to data provided by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. More than 2,500 individuals and 181 families slept outside, the data showed.

State of homelessness in Denver: Full shelters, surge in older adults

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Semi-field evaluation of electrocuting eave tubes for the control of endophagic mosquitoes in south-east Tanzania

Parasites & Vectors volume 17, Article number: 349 (2024) Cite this article. Eave spaces are major entry points through which malaria vectors enter houses. Interventions that...

Semi-field evaluation of electrocuting eave tubes for the control of endophagic mosquitoes in south-east Tanzania

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