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It’s Not Just a Pharmacy—Walgreens and CVS Closures Can Exacerbate Health Inequities

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BU researcher talks about the long-term impacts of pharmacy deserts on primarily Black and brown neighborhoods, as well as potential solutions.    

Tagged: Boston, drugs, health, healthcare, News, pharmacies, pharmacology, public health, public policy, racism, research, SPH, toxicology

A Common Nasal Decongestant Doesn’t Actually Work. What Should You Use Instead?

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Nasal and sinus expert says there are far better and safer alternatives than phenylephrine that are available over the counter.

Tagged: BMC, BUMC, CAMED, decongestants, disease, drugs, health, inflammatory diseases, MED, News, pharmacology, research, toxicology

BU’s New Center on Forced Displacement Will Address the Global Refugee Crisis

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The center hopes to bring in talent from across the University with research projects spanning the arts to medical technology.

Tagged: antibiotics, climate change, drugs, forced displacement, gender studies, global health, healthcare, healthcare technologies, Kilachand, microbiology, molecular biology, News, pharmacology, racism, research, STEM, students, toxicology

How Racism and Bias Influence Substance Use and Addiction Treatment

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Christina Lee calls substance use treatment a social justice issue and is helping healthcare providers see the connection between discrimination and drinking.

Tagged: addiction, alcohol, BMC, community, disease, drugs, health, health sciences, healthcare, News, NIH, race, racism, research, stress, therapy, wellness

Can We Prevent Antibiotic Resistance?

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Antibiotics are losing effectiveness—and millions are dying as a result. CARB-X, a BU-based partnership that aims to solve antimicrobial resistance, has been given up to $370 million in new funding from the US government and charitable foundation Wellcome.

Tagged: antibiotics, disease, drugs, funding, global health, government & law, health, healthcare, healthcare technologies, innovation, LAW, News, pharmacology, research, toxicology

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