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Respiratory Diseases and Disorders

Journal Article
Association of COVID-19 Vaccination With Influenza Vaccine History and Changes in Influenza Vaccination
Using the RAND American Life Panel (ALP), we examine relationships among COVID and influenza vaccination amongst those who historically never, sometimes, or always vaccinate for influenza.
Nov 16, 2022
Commentary
The Importance of Getting the Affordable Part of the Affordable Care Act Right
The ACA's expansion of Medicaid and the marketplaces that sell subsidized policies have helped decrease the uninsured rate. Research on being underinsured shows that affordability at the point of care is central to keeping people healthy. For example, a new study found a significant relationship between having health insurance and better asthma control.
Jun 17, 2022
Report
The burden of respiratory syncytial virus: Understanding impacts on the NHS, society and economy
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a significant burden on the healthcare system and on children and their parents and caregivers. We estimate RSV in children under 5 in the UK costs £80 million in healthcare costs and productivity losses each year.
May 31, 2022
Journal Article
Toward an Asthma Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for Use in Digital Remote Monitoring
The study sought to develop and test a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) for suitability in digital remote asthma symptom monitoring to identify uncontrolled asthma.
Sep 22, 2021
Journal Article
Emerging Infectious Disease, the Household Built Environment Characteristics, and Urban Planning: Evidence on Avian Influenza in Vietnam
This study examines the relationship between the mix of household-scale water supplies, sanitation systems, and construction materials, and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza among poultry in Vietnam.
Sep 16, 2020
Journal Article
Feasibility of Social Distancing Practices in US Schools to Reduce Influenza Transmission During a Pandemic
We assessed the feasibility of implementing other social distancing practices in K-12 schools as a first step in seeking an alternative to preemptive school closures.
May 22, 2020
Report
Planning Hospital Needs for Ventilators and Respiratory Therapists in the COVID-19 Crisis
During the coronavirus pandemic, many hospitals have run short of ventilators, as well as respiratory therapists who are trained to operate them. RAND researchers developed a model that can help hospitals prepare for and respond to shortages.
May 13, 2020
Journal Article
A Clinically Integrated Mhealth App and Practice Model for Collecting Patient-Reported Outcomes Between Visits for Asthma Patients: Implementation and Feasibility
Implementation of a clinically integrated mHealth app and practice model can achieve high patient retention and adherence to guideline-recommended asthma symptom monitoring, while minimally burdening clinicians.
Apr 30, 2020
Journal Article
Association Between Long-term Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution and Change in Quantitatively Assessed Emphysema and Lung Function
Long-term exposure to ambient air pollutants, especially O 3 , was significantly associated with increasing emphysema assessed quantitatively using CT imaging and with worsening lung function.
Apr 30, 2020
Commentary
Pandemics and the U.S. Military: Lessons from 1918
Military leaders today face a more benign security environment than their predecessors did during the 1918 Spanish flu. The U.S. military is engaged in operations abroad, but it's not fighting a great-power war. The Pentagon has every reason to focus on stemming the COVID-19 pandemic even if it has to absorb some downgrade in readiness.
Apr 1, 2020
Journal Article
School and Preparedness Officials' Perspectives on Social Distancing Practices to Reduce Influenza Transmission During a Pandemic: Considerations to Guide Future Work
The objective of this qualitative study was to explore the perspectives of school and preparedness officials on the feasibility of implementing a range of social distancing practices to reduce influenza transmission during a pandemic.
Mar 31, 2020
Multimedia
The U.S. Response to COVID-19
In this Call with the Experts podcast, RAND researchers discuss the U.S. COVID-19 response from a variety of perspectives including pandemic preparedness, emergency response capacity and delivery, and economic impacts.
Mar 16, 2020
Testimony
From SARS to 2019-Coronavirus (nCoV): U.S.-China Collaborations on Pandemic Response: Addendum
Document submitted March 5, 2020, as an addendum to testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation on February 5, 2020.
Mar 16, 2020
Multimedia
Assessment of COVID-19's Impact on Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
An overview of testimony by Jennifer Bouey presented before the House Small Business Committee on March 10, 2020 discussing the impact of COVID-19 on small and medium-sized businesses.
Mar 10, 2020
Multimedia
The Global Spread of COVID-19: Call with RAND Experts
In this Call with the Experts podcast, RAND researchers answer a wide range of questions about the recent outbreak of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Mar 4, 2020
Multimedia
From SARS to 2019-Coronavirus (nCoV): U.S.-China Collaborations on Pandemic Response
An overview of testimony by Jennifer Bouey presented before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation on February 5, 2020.
Feb 5, 2020
Testimony
From SARS to the Coronavirus: U.S.-China Collaborations on Pandemic Response
China's unfolding battle against the coronavirus highlights the importance of transparency and open collaboration among scientists globally. What are some ways the United States can help China manage the pandemic now? And how can future U.S.–China collaborations on global health be improved?
Feb 5, 2020
Commentary
Is Coronavirus Another SARS?
The 2002 SARS pandemic infected more than 8,000 people and killed 774. In what ways is the coronavirus outbreak similar? And how is it different?
Jan 28, 2020
Commentary
At the Nexus of the Health Care System and the Community
Asthma is a common and expensive childhood condition that erodes quality of life for kids and families. Researchers sought to identify patient-centered interventions to reduce avoidable asthma-related acute care use and improve outcomes. They found that the solutions lie at the nexus of the health care system and the community.
Dec 3, 2019
Journal Article
Causes of Hospital Admission and Mortality Among People Who Use Heroin: A Cohort Study Comparing Relative and Absolute Risks
Age- and sex-specific mortality and hospital admission rates in the general population of London.
Sep 17, 2019

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