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A diverse team conducting research focused on the synergistic epidemics of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), HIV, and substance use disorder. www.SyndemicsLab.org

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Health and Economic Outcomes of Addressing Encampments of Individuals Using Opioids This decision analytical model study evaluates the number of deaths and time receiving treatment associated with different strategies for responding to an urban encampment of adults experiencing homel...

πŸ“–Follow the link below to read the full article at JAMA Network Open
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

01.07.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We need more compassionate and effective policy to save lives and money while preventing opioid overdose and death.

01.07.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Compare four policy approaches to managing an urban encampment!

❌No Intervention
🧹Police Street Sweeps
🏑 Housing First
πŸ‘βž• Housing + MOUD Requirement

01.07.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£New publication from Zwick et al. questioning the health and economic outcomes of police sweeps in Massachusetts. Swipe or visit JAMA Network Open to find out more!

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Welcoming our newest Research Data Analyst II, Kareena Anil Mulchandani! We're very excited to have you on the team and can't wait to see everything you accomplish with us!

#SyndemicsLabSpotlight

30.06.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have a new team member joining us! Give a warm welcome to Nadeen, who is joining as our newest Research Assistant! #SyndemicsLabSpotlight

22.01.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello bluesky! The Syndemics Lab is excited to dive into blue sky in the new year but for now... we'd like to announce our annual SUD Modeling Meeting will be held in Ann Arbor in 2025! A huge thank you to everyone who participated this year, we can't wait to see what happens in 2025!

24.12.2024 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Public Health Vending Machines And Naloxone Access Points Announced Across Boston The City of Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu, and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced a new strategy for equitably distributing the overdose-reversing medication naloxone and other harm re...

Naloxone is an overdose-reversing medication that saves lives. We're so grateful to partner with organizations across Boston to set up public health vending machines and naloxone kiosks, so people can pick up this life-saving resource for free.

www.boston.gov/news/public-...

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