Liz Hoffman

Health Research Policy and Systems Health Research Policy and Systems is published in collaboration with the World Health Organization. The journal has an international approach that ...

Call for papers from Health Research Policy and Systems link.springer.com/journal/12961 for a collection on 'Advancing #ResearchPrioritization: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Implementation Strategies' link.springer.com/collections/...
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@monalisa1n.bsky.social and I are appointed as Guest Editors for the journal Health Research Policy and Systems (HRPS), published by Springer Nature.
Our upcoming Special Collection: Advancing Research Prioritization: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Implementation Strategies

Women's Health in Britain and America: Q&A with Dr April Patrick Dr April Patrick, Associate Professor Department of English, Rowan University, discusses her work at the intersection of literature of women's health. This blog contributes to the SDG 3 Newsletter.

Fascinating blog reflecting on women's health in Britain and America over the last 2 centuries
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Of course one major difference between having healthcare professionals at NHSE award contracts for NHS work and having politicians at DHSC do it is healthcare professionals can't take donations from private healthcare.

Against a red backdrop, geometric shapes accent the title, "Closing the Gender Gap," with the subtitle, "Peer Review at Nature Portfolio". The shapes include circles and rectangles of white, blue, green, and brown.

Want to close the gender gap in research? Start with the data.

Our Springer Nature report: Closing the Gender Gap highlights where change is needed most — and how you can be part of it. Read the report: spklr.io/63324ByG4y

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

Back when I worked for hospice, I once asked my supervisor what she was afraid of.

“Huntington’s disease,” she said. She’d walked alongside many people who’d suffered from this horrible, incurable, genetic illness.

Today, amazing news out of Britain.

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An ancient influenza genome from Switzerland allows deeper insights into host adaptation during the 1918 flu pandemic in Europe - BMC Biology Background From 1918 to 1920, the largest influenza A virus (IAV) pandemic known to date spread globally causing between 20 to 100 million deaths. Historical records have captured critical aspects of the disease dynamics, such as the occurrence and severity of the pandemic waves. Yet, other important pieces of information such as the mutations that allowed the virus to adapt to its new host can only be obtained from IAV genomes. The analysis of specimens collected during the pandemic and still preserved in historical pathology collections can significantly contribute to a better understanding of its course. However, efficient RNA processing protocols are required to work with such specimens. Results Here, we describe an alternative protocol for efficient ancient RNA sequencing and evaluate its performance on historical samples, including a published positive control. The phenol/chloroform-free protocol efficiently recovers ancient viral RNA, especially small fragments, and maintains information about RNA fragment directionality through incorporating fragments by a ligation-based approach. One of the assessed historical samples allowed for the recovery of the first 1918 IAV genome from Switzerland. This genome, derived from a patient deceased during the beginning of the first pandemic wave in Switzerland, already harbours mutations linked to human adaptation. Conclusion We introduce an alternative, efficient workflow for ancient RNA recovery from formalin-fixed wet specimens. We also present the first precisely dated and complete influenza genome from Europe, highlighting the early occurrence of mutations associated with adaptation to humans during the first European wave of the 1918 pandemic.

A better understanding of historical pandemics can provide relevant information for the prevention of future pandemics🧪😷
Check out new #OpenAccess research in BMC Biology studying host adaptations from the 1918 flu pandemic.

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Call for papers - Advances in malaria control and elimination Adrienne Epstein, PhD, University of California, San Francisco, USA Julie-Anne Tangena, PhD, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK BMC Global and Public Health is calling for submissions to our Collection on innovative approaches to eliminating malaria. The Collection will feature cutting-edge research on advancements in antimalarial drugs, diagnostics, vector control strategies, and equitable policy implementation.

BMC Global and Public Health is calling for submissions to its collection on advances in malaria control and elimination, which is guest-edited by Adrienne Epstein and Julie-Anne Tangena. It focuses on latest research in antimalarial drugs, diagnostics, and vector control strategies.

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Refining the EQ-HWB instrument: psychometric evidence and methodological advances Clara Mukuria, PhD, CM HE Consulting, United Kingdom A. Simon Pickard, PhD, University of Illinois Chicago, United States Fanni Rencz, DSc, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary This Collection in Health and Quality of Life Outcomes highlights research on the EQ-HWB is a new tool by the EuroQol Group to assess broader health and wellbeing outcomes.

The journal 'Health and Quality of Life Outcomes' is now accepting submissions for its new Collection on Refining the EQ-HWB instrument: psychometric evidence and methodological advances. Read more and submit here: bit.ly/4lD95Mb

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World Sexual Health Day 2025 - Sexual Justice is a Human Right Held annually on September 4th, World Sexual Health Day is a celebration advanced by the World Association of Sexual Health to promote good sexual health and well-being. This blog highlights current research and projects surrounding Sexual and Reproductive Health.

Join BMC in celebrating World Sexual Health Day 2025 by checking out our roundup of relevant research, opinion, collections, and more!

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A review of silicosis and other silica-related diseases in the engineered stone countertop processing industry - Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology Background Engineered stone (ES), a material that has become widespread for its use in kitchen and bathroom countertops since the 1980s, is composed of over 90% crystalline silica by weight, significa...

Review "underscores the urgent need for enhanced occupational safety regulations, active screening, and healthcare support to address the rising burden of engineered stone silicosis among vulnerable worker populations globally".
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The environmental health impacts of Russia’s war on Ukraine - Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology Background Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 ignited the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II. Ukrainian government agencies, civil society organizations, and international ...

...the impact just on the Black Sea was💔to learn

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Shaping the future of primary care in Canada: trainee insights on patient and public engagement in health system transformation research - Health Research Policy and Systems Access to healthcare in Canada remains a significant issue, with over one in five people lacking attachment to a regular primary care provider. To address this, patients, health professionals, researc...

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Kothari, A., et al. (2025). How does integrated knowledge translation work? A realist review. Health Research Policy and Systems, 23(1), 102.

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The benefits for health care staff of involvement in applied health research: a scoping review - Health Research Policy and Systems Background Initiatives are increasingly encouraging health and social care staff involvement in research, with evidence for patient and organisational level benefits. There is less evidence of the ben...

The benefits for health care staff of involvement in applied health research: a scoping review | Health Research Policy and Systems link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Factors Shaping Health Impact Assessment in China In a groundbreaking study set to be published in the esteemed journal Health Research Policy and Systems, researchers Xu, Y., Song, L., and Liu, X. embark on a comprehensive exploration of the intricate factors that shape health impact assessment (HIA) policy identification in China. This comparative examination, juxtaposing the health sector against its nonhealth counterparts, promises to illuminate the nuances that inform policy creation and implementation within one of the world's most populous nations.

Factors Shaping Health Impact Assessment in China

In a groundbreaking study set to be published in the esteemed journal Health Research Policy and Systems, researchers Xu, Y., Song, L., and Liu, X. embark on a comprehensive exploration of the intricate factors that shape health impact assessment…

UK gov's 10 year health plan sets out a focus on prevention to improve health.

New research in @springernature.com Health Research Policy and Systems by @geoffbates.bsky.social demonstrates how to integrate health into urban policy decision making.

Research conducted through TRUUD truud.ac.uk.

Framing Health: Impact on Zimbabwe’s System Strengthening In a groundbreaking analysis published in Health Research Policy and Systems, Mhazo and Maponga delve into an essential yet often overlooked aspect of public health: how the framing of ideas influences health system strengthening in Zimbabwe. Their research highlights that the language and narratives used to present health policy can significantly impact public perception and ultimately shape the effectiveness of health interventions.

Framing Health: Impact on Zimbabwe’s System Strengthening

In a groundbreaking analysis published in Health Research Policy and Systems, Mhazo and Maponga delve into an essential yet often overlooked aspect of public health: how the framing of ideas influences health system strengthening in…

The history of occupational health on the African continent - Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology Background The history of occupational health on the African continent is important but under-studied. Methods We surveyed key resources related to medical history from the Ancient Egypt through the O...

The history of #OccupationalHealth on the African continent
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"An integrated approach to the history of occupational health on the African continent provides context for better understanding current problems and for anticipating future trends."

Ideas matter: An analysis of the effects of framing on health system strengthening in Zimbabwe - Health Research Policy and Systems Background Health system strengthening (HSS) has been a well-endorsed concept globally since the 2000s. However, few studies have utilized theory to examine its evolution at the country level and pote...

Ideas matter: An analysis of the effects of framing on #healthsystem strengthening in #Zimbabwe #HSR
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Experiences of financial insecurity among medics are extremely common. Our study has highlighted that LGBTQ + medics and those with a non-UK PMQ may be particularly vulnerable to financial problems as well as those with a disability or caring role. Education and workplace mechanisms of financial support may be underutilised by medics with disabilities, those with a non-UK PMQ, and those in postgraduate settings more broadly. Institutions should seek to improve awareness and accessibility of financial support.

Exploring financial difficulty and help-seeking behaviour among medics in the #UnitedKingdom #humanresourcesforhealth
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World Sexual Health Day 2025 - Sexual Justice is a Human Right Held annually on September 4th, World Sexual Health Day is a celebration advanced by the World Association of Sexual Health to promote good sexual health and well-being. This blog highlights current r...

In response to #WSHD2025 we've published a blog that highlights current research and projects surrounding Sexual and Reproductive Health.
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How can research make a meaningful contribution towards the Sustainable Development Goals? Read this new blog on the #SDG book series and the impact of #OpenAccessBooks, by @rachaelballard.bsky.social and Zachary Romano
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Meet the speaker: Courtney Ryder Associate Professor Courtney Ryder is an Aboriginal ECR injury epidemiologist, Matthew Flinders Fellow, Discipline Lead for Injury Studies in the College of Medicine and Public Health and Co-Director ...

Register for our free panel discussion on Gender identity in Indigenous communities, part of the Springer Nature #SDG Talk series.
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Our latest SDG 3 newsletter is now available to read. This edition focuses on Access For All, and ensuring that every population is able to obtain equitable healthcare: spklr.io/63324BGQkA

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As the volume of scholarly content grows, so do the challenges—and opportunities—to safeguard trust in research.
That’s why we’re investing in smart, AI-powered tools that support editors, reviewers, and authors in spotting potential integrity issues early: spklr.io/63325B1s8d

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A hole in the bucket? Exploring England’s retention rates of recently qualified GPs - Human Resources for Health Background As the senior medics within primary care services, general practitioners (GPs) have a pivotal role within the National Health Service (NHS). Despite several commitments made by government t...

Today's blog draws on insights from an academic paper alongside co-author @victoriatb.bsky.social in Human Resources for Health.

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If health organisations and staff engage in research, does healthcare improve? Strengthening the evidence base through systematic reviews - Health Research Policy and Systems Background There is an often-held assumption that the engagement of clinicians and healthcare organizations in research improves healthcare performance at various levels. Previous reviews found up to ...

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It is time to acknowledge and act on the importance of power in integrated knowledge translation - Health Research Policy and Systems Integrated knowledge translation (IKT) has emerged as an approach to research centered on collaboration between researchers and knowledge users, particularly in health research. There has been a growi...

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