Eugene Jacquescoley's blog
The parallel made by Bill Clinton of why African Americans in general may be torn between the two candidates- may be a correct assumption, however, the answer may also partially lie in a psychological term called "self identity."
In an environment where masculinity is exalted (gynecomastia.org) gynecomastia can bring feelings of embarrassment and humiliation. Furthermore, men may I have a difficult time discussing issues that relate to their gynecomastia. This observation is evidenced by the recent pictures taken by Star Magazine of Nick Lachey and his "man boobs."
Several phenological studies seem to suggest a correlation of overfishing and climate linked temperature shifts may have resulted in a change in migration patterns of several cold water over the past decade. Considering that 71% of the earth's surface is covered with water (Arnett, 2006) researchers have increased their attention to the earth's oceans and its' residents for clues.
Crack sentences imposed in Fiscal Years 2003-2006, would be eligible for review under the new amendment by Sentencing Commission. The "conflict of interest" between the USDOJ and USSC involves how applicable standards would be applied, in light of the Supreme Court's ruling of United States v. Booker. According to the Office of the Assistant Attorney General with the Department of Justice, the issue revolves around how sentencing courts calculate the amended guidelines range. Furthermore, questions persists if the defendant should be present during this process. As a result, the Office of the Assistant Attorney General claims that undue hardship awaits sentencing courts, probation offices and its' affiliates, if 20,000 defendants were released. How legitimate is this claim and does it matter if previous sentencing guidelines were racially motivated?
The US population is aging. Life expectancy has increased dramatically during the past century from 47 years for American born in 1900 to 77 years in 2001. Baby boomers will significantly contribute to this growth, as older Americans hitting the age 65 by 2011, will triple. Questions remain if the medical community has the wherewithal to adequately address the demographic needs of older Americans in the next decade which may lead to new challenges in health care delivery. Adding the complexity of HIV/AIDS: Older Americans may be confronted with a number of challenges that may potentially erode a fragile health care infrastructure.
Earlier this month, I wrote an article titled “Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act: Does It Synchronize with the Needs of Urban America” which suggested that the needs of the incarcerated, particularly those affected by HIV, black and male are disenfranchised. “Urban America” within the context of this article is defined as the current state of public policy in urban areas. On September 28, 2007 the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and HIV/AIDS Bureau published an update (Policy Notice -07-04) “The Use of Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Funds for Transitional Social Support and Primary Care Services for Incarcerated Persons.” According to the notice, the updated policy reflects the changes in Title XXVI of the Public Health Service Act as amended by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. What drove the changes in policy to expand care to incarcerated persons?
Hospitals and nursing homes have been challenged for years on appropriate infection control procedures, as the organism becomes increasingly complex. Consequently, the origins of major MRSA clones appear to be poorly understood. A number of studies show that some MRSA’s are very divergent. The implications for this observation are intriguing. Multi locus sequence typing is a nucleotide sequence based approach. The ability to examine isolates of bacteria and other organisms is paramount. In combination with multi locus enzyme electrophoresis sequencing (MLEE) may further tease out MRSA organism behavior in elderly men in both countries.
Most Ryan White clients are of low-income, underinsured and of ethnic backgrounds. But as trends become more complex in Blacks, particularly those in prison, on probation and others who fall through the cracks…efforts to capture these cohorts appear to be lost in translation in comparison to the new Part A formularies. This is evidenced by the scope of funding parameters for the EMA’s and validation of Community Resource Guides (6, 7, and 8) from five cities. There appears to be no evidence or acknowledgement of Blacks in prison or probation, as it relates to HIV epidemiology and the correlation to Part A funding.
Several independent and federal organizations have launched studies and initiatives which have taken place within the past ten years, due to alarming trends in sevaral dietary factors and the correlation to obesity and overweight. According to the Healthy People 2010 Progress Review (3), these dietary factors comprise coronary artery disease (CAD), high blood pressure, cancer, stroke and type-2 diabetes. The costs associated with these particular dietary factors were $100 billion in 2004. Furthermore, the focus on fruit, vegetable and grain consumption has yielded no sign of progress. This observation in particular leads to a much larger dialogue. A dialogue that must embrace cultural and ethnic sensitivity, behavorial science and education. Hence, how does Healthy People 2010 with the national objective of eliminating health disparities and the Progress Report measure up thus far?
In light of the execution style shootings in Newark: harsh questions must be entertained on how to move forward [in the sense of proactivity] after this tragic event. It is my humble opinion, that 50% of the answers lies within the epidemiology of gang, gang acquisition and activies; and warfare in the City of Newark; and the unique relationship to gun control acquisition and existing gun control laws in Newark. In order to arrive at a viable solution, law enforcement agencies, attorney general and the Mayor of Newark must look at existing data; and determine what the correlates are, the implications, and design an action plan.
Consequently, if the issue is simply the science behind the decision to declare the air "safe"-it appears to me that, testimonies from other agencies like OSHA, should have been pursued more vigorously compared with the angst for Whitman.
Hence, Dr. Newberg's new book "Why We Believe What We Believe" attempts to ascertain the underlying mechanism of the biology of spirtuality and its' subsequent effects on human behavior. Incidentally, Dr. Newberg appears to be a serious advocate for healing and spirituality, by making correlations to brain capacity, biological propensity, and subsequent behaviors. But in contrast, his groundbreaking study which reports on measuring the cerebral blood flow (6) during episodes of "speaking in tongues" or performing other praise duties, is controversial within itself.
As the society weighs in on the relevancy of censorhip, how much further as a society will we allow this moral decline? Which brings us to the discussion of Don Imus and how this may implicate the rap community, Black radio and the music industry with no regard to the 1996 Communications Decency Act.
The data provided by the Bureau of Justice Statistics is alarming. Particularly, with regards to crimes committed with guns. In the wake of the tragedy at Virginia Tech, the time has come for not only for another national dialogue, but a call for a consistent, nationwide policy that addresses gun control, crimes committeed with handguns and the appropriate resources in realizing that gun violence is a public health problem.
Public heath refers to the organized efforts of society, both government and others, to assure the population’s health. Public health practice is quite complex. Understanding the difference between public health practice and research has perplexed the local public health community for years. As local public health communities confront even more complex health issues in the 21st century, quality improvement has been a significant buzz word. Six Sigma has gained traction in the medical community in areas of clinical operations, transaction activity, and general administration; as evidenced by the growing literature. This paper will explain the difference between public health practice and research; and why it is crucial for local health departments to embrace Six Sigma methodology in their respective operations.
