How UMB Is Advancing Malaria Research to Save Children's Lives | Breakthroughs Can't Wait
Every minute in Africa, a child dies of malaria — but a global breakthrough led by Dr. Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, at the University of Maryland School of Medicine could change that and protect Americans from an outbreak.With support from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Laurens and University of Maryland, Baltimore researchers are studying the science behind malaria prevention, the promise of new vaccine technologies, and the potential to save thousands of lives across the globe.Learn how this vital research is shaping the future of global health — and why breakthroughs can’t wait.#BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB#MalariaResearch #GlobalHealth #ChildHealth #VaccineDevelopment #MedicalBreakthrough #DrMatthewLaurens #UMBSOM #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB
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- 0:44Why Talking May Relieve Pain Better Than Pills in Dementia CareChronic pain doesn’t always require a prescription. University of Maryland School of Nursing Professor Barbara Resnick’s research explores effective, non-drug approaches that help older adults manage pain safely while improving quality of life. Learn how evidence-based strategies can reduce risks and empower patients to live more comfortably.This research is supported by the National Institute on Aging.#BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #PainRelief #HealthyAging #NonPharmacological #ChronicPain #SeniorHealth #AgingWell #NIAResearch #EvidenceBasedCare #PainManagement
- 1:09Pain Management in Dementia: Finding the Root CauseWhen dementia takes away the ability to communicate pain, how can we help patients live more comfortably?Research led by University of Maryland School of Nursing professor Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, focuses on uncovering the root causes of discomfort, using advanced tools to assess and treat pain effectively in older adults. This work, supported by the National Institute on Aging, is part of our commitment to improving quality of life for people with dementia.#BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #DementiaCare #PainManagement #AgingResearch #ElderCare #BrainHealth #DementiaAwareness #QualityOfLife
- 0:45Spotting Pain in Dementia Patients—Even When Words Are Gone | Breakthroughs Can’t WaitWhen dementia takes away a person’s ability to speak, pain often goes unnoticed and untreated.University of Maryland, Baltimore research aims to change that. By developing new methods to detect discomfort in non-verbal patients, we can improve quality of life and provide more compassionate care.Supported by the National Institute on Aging. #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #DementiaCare #PainManagement #Alzheimers #AgingResearch #ElderCare #BrainHealth #HealthcareInnovation
- 4:52How Can We Spot Pain When Dementia Takes Away Words? | Breakthroughs Can't WaitWhen dementia takes away the ability to speak, how can we tell if someone is in pain?University of Maryland, Baltimore researchers are working to develop tools and strategies to help caregivers and medical professionals recognize signs of discomfort in people with dementia — ensuring they get the care they need when they can’t express it themselves.University of Maryland School of Nursing professor Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, explains how this research supported by the National Institute on Aging could improve quality of life for millions of patients and their families.#DementiaCare #PainManagement #AlzheimersResearch #Caregiving #HealthResearch #Neurology #breakthroughscantwaitumb
- 2:01Mobile UMB Push NotificationsOpt-in push notifications on the Mobile UMB app helps keep you up-to-date with what's happening at University of Maryland, Baltimore. Watch this video to learn how to subscribe to opt-in messages and notifications. With personas for students, faculty and staff, and community, customize your experience in Mobile UMB.Download the Mobile UMB app today: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.umaryland.m&hl=en App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mobile-umb/id700757371
