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On childhood vaccination executive order

“The executive order isn't grounded in science. It rests on the false premise that these vaccines cause autism—a claim decades of evidence have disproven. Like earlier actions from this administration, it manufactures doubt about vaccines where none belongs.” — Benjamin Lopman, PhD

On FDA approval for new pancreatic cancer drug

“Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, and there are still very few good treatment options, so this new pill is a really amazing step forward. Still, at nearly $40,000 a month, the cost could put it out of reach for many people, especially those who are uninsured or underinsured. This is an issue we see with a lot of newer oral cancer drugs.” — Ilana Graetz, PhD

On impact of Medicaid coverage losses

"When people lose coverage, they don't stop getting sick. They show up in the emergency rooms instead, and those costs are shared. A health system works better when the people in it can get care." — Kathleen Adams, PhD

News Releases

Emory Launches Interactive Map Projecting Health, Economic Costs of Declining Vaccine Coverage

Researchers from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health have launched a new interactive tool that projects the state-level disease and economic impacts created when vaccination coverage declines.

Using AI to Predict Who Gets Readmitted After Heart Surgery

Researchers developed an AI model to help predict who returns to the hospital after a bypass, and why.

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Health Wanted: Postpartum Psychosis

This week on Health Wanted, we’re talking about what we do, and don’t, know about postpartum psychosis.

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New Study Links Higher State Medicaid Eligibility Limits to Steadier Child Health Insurance Coverage Ahead of Federal Cuts

A new study from Rollins School of Public Health finds that children in low-income families are more likely to hold coverage all year long and get routine checkups when their state allows families to earn more and still qualify for Medicaid or CHIP.