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One of the hoped-for uses of trajectory research in children with autism is to provide answers to questions that a parent or caregiver might ask a clinician about their autistic child: “What will they be like as they get older?” You can imagine how important something like language development might be. But trajectory research has provided important knowledge about autistic child development for many other different outcomes.
Read MoreYouth with even one safe and responsive adult in their lives report significantly fewer mental health-related concerns. These adult supporters, known as Youth Champions, have a direct, positive impact on youth mental wellbeing by inspiring participation at school, reducing engagement in high-risk behaviors, and increasing the likelihood youth will flourish in adulthood. As simplistic as it may be to be a “safe and responsive adult,” we “grownups” can make it very complicated in real life due to our own prejudices and biases.
Read MoreThe Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment is excited to formally announce the launch of the Junior Guest Editor Program to address the needs of ECRs and offer a truly unique experience. This program provides ECRs like you in the field of cancer research with an exceptional opportunity to curate and shape Special Collections within our esteemed journal. The Junior Guest Editor Program is an innovative addition to our journal's offerings, designed to support and empower all oncology ECRs in their academic journey. Read on for more details about the program, its benefits, and why you should consider participating.
Read MoreImproving transit access for people in low-income communities is an important consideration for transit providers because many low-income populations who cannot afford a personal vehicle rely on public transit for their transportation needs. However, limited prior research has considered the transit accessibility of affordable housing units.
Read MoreBreast health is a vital field of study with significant impact worldwide, particularly due to breast cancer being a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. Recognizing its importance, Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology, Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment, and Women’s Health have launched a Special Collection titled "Navigating Breast Health: From Screening to Survivorship." This initiative aims to address the complexities of breast health and highlight the need for awareness, early detection, and innovative research.
Read MoreJoining the editorial board of an academic journal might seem unattainable for early career researchers – but as Alejandro Ortiz-Hernández tells us, getting involved with a journal is a great way to develop new skills and grow your career. Here’s what he had to say.
Read MoreNavigating the supermarket aisles in an attempt to make healthy food choices can be quite complicated. Obesity has become a critical global public health crisis, and post-pandemic, obesity levels have reached unprecedented heights. It is imperative that we empower individuals with the tools to make informed decisions about their food choices. Consumers require clear guidance on how to select healthy products. The current nutrition labeling efforts are inadequate and fail to effectively communicate whether a food item is detrimental to one's health
Read MoreComprehensive maternity protection refers to a set of entitlements that should be available to all working women during pregnancy, around the time of childbirth and while breastfeeding. We investigated the components of comprehensive maternity protection available and accessible to non-standard workers in the Western Cape, using domestic workers as a case study. The first phase of this research was a policy analysis of maternity protection available in South Africa, which we have described as fragmented, complicated, disorganised, dispersed, and lacking coherence.
Read MoreThere is growing recognition that the mental health of young people has reached a crisis point. Many countries are experiencing a rising demand for mental health care by young people that cannot be met by services, leading to excessive wait times. The potential consequences of this crisis are staggering on an individual and societal level. Young people deserve a promising future that is not eroded by the burden of mental illness.
Read MoreWould-be tenured professors enter academia with dewy-eyed excitement envisioning their idealized career as thought-leaders and knowledge transferers. Yet, for some underrepresented minority faculty that golden ticket has proven ever elusive. This is particularly true for Indigenous scholars who currently make up approximately 1% of full-time US faculty. Administrators and faculty leaders should therefore re-consider existing policies to determine if they create systemic barriers to Indigenous and minority faculty success. If we are ever going to end the underrepresentation of Indigenous faculty, changes need to me made at an institutional level.
Read MoreIt is normal to feel anxious when thinking about publishing, especially as a PhD Candidate or an Early-Career-Researcher.
Read MoreIn my work as a primary care provider with expertise in gender-affirming health care, I recently had the gratifying opportunity to help my patient, a transgender woman, in her goal of breastfeeding her newborn baby. The patient felt it “would be a wonderful, personal experience, and it would be a great help for my partner,” who was carrying the pregnancy.
Read MoreDisasters can strike with little warning, putting lives and infrastructure at risk. Among those affected are inmates in carceral facilities, who face unique challenges during forced evacuations. Yet little is known about how these evacuations are planned and executed.
Read MoreOne day we sat and ranted about our lives in academia as women, and women of colour. For two of us (Andrea and dyuti) this was also with regards to an academic institution not in our home country. This piece strings together our conversations, frustrations, thoughts, anger, helplessness and doesn’t aim to offer solutions but hold some space, some resonance in our words.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic brought a bright spotlight to social isolation which was experienced by many Americans to prevent the spread of the virus. My parents who are now in their 80s were completely isolated from friends and relatives for many months. My PhD student co-author and I thought about this experience of our parents and grandparents, and we were both concerned that extended periods of social isolation might have harmful effects on older adults. Both the U.S. Surgeon General and the National Academy of Medicine have issued recent warnings about the growing public health concern of social isolation and loneliness and its association with premature death among older adults.
Read MoreThe transgender community is poorly served by our current healthcare system. Findings a national survey of transgender adults in the U.S. revealed that one in three people had a negative experience with their healthcare provider related to their gender—verbal harassment, refusal of treatment, or having to teach the provider about what it means to be transgender. Nearly one in four transgender patients avoided seeing a doctor due to fear of mistreatment.
Read MoreAs a publisher, we understand that words matter. Language helps us express ourselves, create communities, explain new ideas, and spread information. We believe that inclusive language is an important and powerful way to ensure people feel welcomed, respected, safe, and able to fully engage with the research Sage publishes.
Read MoreIf you live in a city, your next parcel could be delivered by a fellow urban resident riding a bus.
Read MoreGun violence is an issue that hits close to home for many individuals, including the authors of this blog. We are school nurses, Laurie Combe and Robin Cogan, who have family members directly impacted by firearm deaths. In our article titled "School Nurses Can Reduce Firearm Injuries and Deaths," we discuss the important role school nurses can play in addressing responsible firearm storage and promoting safety within schools. By viewing the problem through a public health lens, school nurses can make a significant impact on reducing violence and creating safer environments.
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