2013-05-17T10:13:22Z Copyright (c) 2013, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/infectious-diseases.html http://www.rand.org/gulf-states/policy-spotlights/hiv-epidemic.html Jun 28, 2012 Jun 28, 2012

HIV/AIDS can rightly be called an epidemic in the Gulf States. RAND has examined attitudes and beliefs about HIV and AIDS, the roles of faith-based and community organizations, and issues regarding AIDS treatment; this research can help Congressional, state, and local policymakers understand how to approach the challenges posed by HIV/AIDS in the region.

http://www.rand.org/randeurope/research/projects/malaria-prevention.html Feb 17, 2012 Feb 17, 2012

RAND Europe is working to capture a broader view of malaria's impacts on the economy and to estimate the potential effects that reduced malaria could have over time on consumption inequality, poverty, and dynamic growth.

http://www.rand.org/multimedia/video/2011/12/15/global-hiv-programs-crossroads.html Dec 15, 2011 Dec 15, 2011

In this December 2011 Congressional Briefing, Gery Ryan discusses policy options and recommendations on how to most effectively fund HIV treatment initiatives throughout the world.

http://www.rand.org/randeurope/research/projects/aids-treatment-prevention.html Feb 18, 2011 Feb 18, 2011

Many complex issues surround the use of antiretroviral therapy as HIV prevention. RAND Europe is partnering with several organisations on Mapping Pathways, a project that will explore potential treatment regimes and conduct research, community engagement, and policy work in the U.S., India, and South Africa.

http://www.rand.org/health/projects/flu-survey.html Feb 2, 2010 Feb 2, 2010

The Flu Vaccine Survey from RAND is a project that reviews nationally representative samples of adults to collect data on the receipt of seasonal influenza vaccine in the United States.

http://www.rand.org/multimedia/video/2009/09/14/h1n1_pandemic_lessons_learned.html Sep 14, 2009 Sep 14, 2009

<p>In this Congressional Briefing held on September 14, 2009, researchers Christopher Nelson and Edward Chan discuss RAND's recently published evaluation of the Cities Readiness Initiative, which helps the nation's largest metropolitan areas develop the ability to rapidly deliver life-saving medications and other medical supplies to their populations. The study has implications for pandemic influenza and other federal public health preparedness programs.</p>

http://www.rand.org/blog/2012/12/health-care-providers-may-be-the-key-to-improving-flu.html Dec 4, 2012 Dec 4, 2012

For vaccination to become a public health priority in the U.S., stakeholders must strengthen guidance for providers, which would make it easier for physicians to both assess vaccination needs and aid communication with patients about the efficacy and safety of vaccines.

http://www.rand.org/blog/2013/01/in-current-flu-epidemic-health-care-personnel-could.html Jan 17, 2013 Jan 17, 2013

More than a dozen hospital staffers in four states have been terminated for refusing flu shots in the midst of a fierce flu season. Yet only one-tenth of health care employers require their staff to be vaccinated.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2002/09/24/UPI.html Sep 24, 2002 Sep 24, 2002

Published commentary by RAND staff.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2003/06/01/LAT.html Jun 1, 2003 Jun 1, 2003

commentaries by RAND Staff: insightful commentaries on current events, published in newspapers, magazines and journals worldwide.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2003/07/14/HA.html Jul 14, 2003 Jul 14, 2003

commentaries by RAND Staff: insightful commentaries on current events, published in newspapers, magazines and journals worldwide.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2003/08/01/AM.html Aug 1, 2003 Aug 1, 2003

The Atlantic Monthly Magazine features a compilation of ten short essays written by experts at RAND, collectively titled Headlines Over the Horizon. The RAND authors examined developments in international and military affairs drawing little attention today that are expected to be major issues in the next three to five years.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2004/11/09/WT.html Nov 9, 2004 Nov 9, 2004

The flu vaccine is not the only vaccine that Americans could find in short supply due to a lack of enough manufacturing facilities licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In the past six years there have been U.S. shortages of more than half of the 12 recommended childhood vaccines, and there could be more.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2004/11/28/PPG.html Nov 28, 2004 Nov 28, 2004

Published commentary by RAND staff.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2005/09/14/IHT.html Sep 14, 2005 Sep 14, 2005

Published commentary by RAND staff: China: Bachelor Bomb in the International Herald Tribune.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2007/02/21/WP.html Feb 21, 2007 Feb 21, 2007

Published commentary by RAND staff: A Desired Epidemic: Obesity and the Food Industry, in Washingtonpost.com.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2007/03/30/WP.html Mar 30, 2007 Mar 30, 2007

Published commentary by RAND staff: Saving Money and Saving Lives in Nursing Homes, in Washingtonpost.com.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2007/07/12/SDUT.html Jul 12, 2007 Jul 12, 2007

<p>California's ill and aging prison population needs improved health care &ndash; not just as a matter of compassion, but to protect the health and safety of the rest of us, writes Lois M. Davis.</p>

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2009/04/30/BS.html Apr 30, 2009 Apr 30, 2009

<p>In the rush of constant news updates on swine flu, we must recognize that controlling the spread of this disease is not simply a health concern but also one of national security. And in today's globalized world, the spread of swine flu has become not just a U.S. national security threat but every country's national security threat, writes Melinda Moore.</p>

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2010/09/21/PSR.html Sep 21, 2010 Sep 21, 2010

In a world where viruses travel as fast as jets, it becomes important for governments to share timely information and accelerate the production and delivery of vaccines, writes Melinda Moore.