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A recent study conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) explores the use of systematic reviews in the field of occupational safety and health. NIOSH's mission is to develop new knowledge and transfer it into practice to ensure safe working conditions. The study highlights the importance of systematic reviews in informing NIOSH recommendations and addressing key questions and challenges in the field. The research concludes that systematic reviews offer valuable tools for critically appraising literature and managing risk in occupational safety and health. For more information, the full article can be accessed for free through the provided link. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has highlighted the importance of addressing mental health diseases and conditions in the workplace. The study focuses on the NIOSH Total Worker Health (TWH) program, which aims to promote worker agency, flexibility, participation, respect, fair treatment, and adequate wages. The program encourages the adoption of TWH core values and collaborates with various organizations to conduct research and develop real-world solutions. The study emphasizes the need for worker-centered interventions that prioritize the overall health and well-being of workers. [Extracted from the article]

A study of seriously ill patients from academic medical centers in the United States found that nearly a quarter of them had a delayed or missed diagnosis. Three-quarters of these diagnostic errors resulted in temporary or permanent harm, and diagnostic errors played a role in about one in 15 deaths. The most common errors were delayed diagnoses due to late specialist consultations, failure to consider alternate diagnoses, and problems with ordering and interpreting tests. The study suggests that improving assessment and testing could reduce the risk of diagnostic errors by approximately 40%. The findings highlight the need for better clinician training, improved communication between healthcare teams and patients, and the development of more accurate diagnostic tools and techniques. The data may also be useful in designing artificial intelligence (AI) systems to summarize medical records, suggest alternative diagnoses, and ensure appropriate tests are ordered. The study was conducted at 29 academic medical centers and was supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics explores how the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) can advance health equity for marginalized populations through social care interventions. The study recommends that AHRQ create an ecosystem that values research on social determinants of health (SDOH) and the effectiveness of social care interventions, work with other federal agencies to address racism and social marginalization, advance inclusive care delivery and research teams, and promote strategies for addressing SDOH in healthcare systems. The study concludes that AHRQ, as a federal agency, has the potential to use its influence to ensure that the unique experiences of socially marginalized populations are considered in SDOH and social care intervention research. [Extracted from the article]

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