Carlos Franco

Carlos Franco

@ItsTechnical

Technical writer, dog dad, and fun-haver. To learn more, visit: https://linktr.ee/carloscfranco

Seattle, WA

Joined Mar 20, 2022

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Parasitic infections hit the health of low-income Black communities where states have neglected sewage systems

theconversation.com/parasitic-infections-hit-the-health-of-low-income-black-communities-where-states-have-neglected-sewage-systems-205616

May 22, 2023

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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org - breast-cancer-screening-draft-rec-bulletin.pdf

www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/breast-cancer-screening-draft-rec-bulletin.pdf

May 10, 2023

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Toxic metals and essential elements contents in commercially available fruit juices and other non-alcoholic beverages from the United States

www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157523001047?via%3Dihub

May 9, 2023

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Study finds elevated levels of toxic metals in some mixed-fruit juices and soft drinks

news.tulane.edu/pr/study-finds-elevated-levels-toxic-metals-some-mixed-fruit-juices-and-soft-drinks

May 9, 2023

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Patient Empowerment in the Digital Health Era

www.fda.gov/news-events/speeches-fda-officials/speech-robert-m-califf-md-2023-science-patient-engagement-symposium-patient-empowerment-digital

May 8, 2023

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Remarks by the President at National Conference on Mental Health

obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2013/06/03/remarks-president-national-conference-mental-health

May 5, 2023

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HHS Launches New Website to Help People Find Support for Issues with Mental Health, Drugs, or Alcohol

www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20230504/hhs-launches-new-website-help-people-find-support-issues-mental-health-drugs-alcohol

May 5, 2023

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UnitedHealth ramps up stock buybacks, hitting $3.2B in the first half of 2018

www.fiercehealthcare.com/payer/unitedhealth-buybacks-stock-finance-3-2-billion-earnings-shares-profits

May 4, 2023

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Council Post: Using AI And Machine Learning To Improve The Health Insurance Process

www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/01/10/using-ai-and-machine-learning-to-improve-the-health-insurance-process/?sh=6ae17ef042b1

May 4, 2023

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The Progress Network on TikTok

www.tiktok.com/@progressntwrk/video/7229073873340321050

May 4, 2023

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Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation - surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf

www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf

May 3, 2023

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New Surgeon General Advisory Raises Alarm about the Devastating Impact of the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation in the United States

www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/03/new-surgeon-general-advisory-raises-alarm-about-devastating-impact-epidemic-loneliness-isolation-united-states.html

May 3, 2023

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Revealing Data: Reflections on the APGAR Score

circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/2023/03/09/revealing-data-reflections-on-the-apgar-score/

May 2, 2023

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Graphic Medicine in Public Health | Graphic Medicine

www.graphicmedicine.org/resources/liaison-program/public-health/

Apr 28, 2023

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Graphic Medicine: Ill-Conceived & Well-Drawn!

www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/graphicmedicine/index.html

Apr 28, 2023

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COVID Comics: Decentering White Narratives in Graphic Medicine

circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/2023/03/23/covid-comics-decentering-white-narratives-in-graphic-medicine/

Apr 28, 2023

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Oral Health in America Executive Summary - Oral-Health-in-America-Executive-Summary.pdf

www.nidcr.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2021-12/Oral-Health-in-America-Executive-Summary.pdf

Apr 27, 2023

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Report Reveals Striking Differences in Oral Health Care Across the U.S.

www.nidcr.nih.gov/news-events/nidcr-news/report-reveals-striking-differences-oral-health-care-across-us

Apr 27, 2023

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Universal Influenza Candidate Vaccine Performs Well in Phase 1 Trial

www.niaid.nih.gov/news-events/vrc-uni-flu-vax

Apr 26, 2023

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Watch out for dangerous combinations of over-the-counter cold medicine and prescription drugs – two pharmacoepidemiology experts explain the risks

theconversation.com/watch-out-for-dangerous-combinations-of-over-the-counter-cold-medicine-and-prescription-drugs-two-pharmacoepidemiology-experts-explain-the-risks-195167

Apr 25, 2023

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Recommendation: Skin Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/skin-cancer-screening

Apr 24, 2023

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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation on Screening for Skin Cancer: More Research is Needed to Recommend For or Against Screening Adolescents and Adults without Symptoms - skin-cancer-screening-final-rec-bulletin.pdf

www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/skin-cancer-screening-final-rec-bulletin.pdf

Apr 24, 2023

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Health Highlight: SPECIAL EDITION

carloscfranco.substack.com/p/health-highlight-special-edition

Apr 20, 2023

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Physical and Mental Health Status of Gulf War and Gulf Era Veterans: Results From a Large Population-Based Epidemiological Study - PubMed

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26716848/

Apr 19, 2023

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Gulf War Veterans

www.research.va.gov/topics/gulfwar.cfm

Apr 19, 2023

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VA, NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness

www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/va-nih-launch-study-gulf-war-illness

Apr 19, 2023

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Teaching Anti-Racism in the Clinical Environment: The Five-Minute Moment for Racial Justice in Healthcare

www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(22)00894-4/fulltext

Apr 18, 2023

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HIPAA Privacy Rule Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy Fact Sheet

www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/regulatory-initiatives/hipaa-reproductive-health-fact-sheet/index.html

Apr 13, 2023

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Federal Register Documents Currently on Public Inspection

www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/current

Apr 13, 2023

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HHS Proposes Measures to Bolster Patient-Provider Confidentiality Around Reproductive Health Care

www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/04/12/hhs-proposes-measures-bolster-patient-provider-confidentiality-around-reproductive-health-care.html

Apr 13, 2023

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The effects of racism, social exclusion, and discrimination on achieving universal safe water and sanitation in high-income countries

www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(23)00006-2/fulltext

Apr 11, 2023

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COVID-19 & Antibiotic Resistance

www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/covid19.html

Apr 10, 2023

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The Nation’s Plan to Combat Antibiotic Resistance

www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/us-activities/national-action-plan.html

Apr 10, 2023

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National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, 2020-2025

aspe.hhs.gov/reports/national-action-plan-combating-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria-2020-2025

Apr 10, 2023

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Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States, 2019 - 2019-ar-threats-report-508.pdf

www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/pdf/threats-report/2019-ar-threats-report-508.pdf

Apr 10, 2023

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Candida auris: A Drug-resistant Germ That Spreads in Healthcare Facilities | Candida auris | Fungal Diseases | CDC

www.cdc.gov/fungal/candida-auris/c-auris-drug-resistant.html

Apr 10, 2023

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Tracking Candida auris | Candida auris | Fungal Diseases | CDC

www.cdc.gov/fungal/candida-auris/tracking-c-auris.html

Apr 10, 2023

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The biggest antibiotic-resistant threats in the U.S.

www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/biggest-threats.html

Apr 10, 2023

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CDC Newsroom

www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0320-cauris.html

Apr 10, 2023

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Candida auris | Candida auris | Fungal Diseases | CDC

www.cdc.gov/fungal/candida-auris/index.html

Apr 10, 2023

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Disparities in Adult Patient Selection for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the United States: A Population-Level Study - PubMed

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37021958/

Apr 7, 2023

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Disparities identified among patients receiving advanced pulmonary support

www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/disparities-identified-among-patients-receiving-advanced-pulmonary-support

Apr 7, 2023

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Makena (hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection) Information

www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/makena-hydroxyprogesterone-caproate-injection-information

Apr 6, 2023

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These highlights do not include all the information needed to use MAKENA safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for MAKENA. MAKENAÂŽ (hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection) for intramuscular or subcutaneous use Initial U.S. Approval: 1956

dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=a1998c1d-8337-4f00-8dcb-af3b54d39b77&type=display

Apr 6, 2023

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Home

makena.com/

Apr 6, 2023

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FDA Commissioner and Chief Scientist Announce Decision to Withdraw Approval of Makena

www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-commissioner-and-chief-scientist-announce-decision-withdraw-approval-makena

Apr 6, 2023

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The link between obesity and autoimmunity

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.ade0113

Apr 5, 2023

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Trends in Stimulant Prescription Fills Among Commercially ..

www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7213a1.htm

Apr 5, 2023

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Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic – here's what to watch for

theconversation.com/eating-disorders-among-teens-have-more-than-doubled-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-heres-what-to-watch-for-201067

Apr 4, 2023

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Habit-linked brain circuits light up in people with eating disorders

www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00967-5

Apr 4, 2023

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Slowing down racing thoughts - Harvard Health

www.health.harvard.edu/blog/slowing-down-racing-thoughts-202303132901

Apr 3, 2023

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