Publications by authors named "G J Crane"

Health-related social needs (HRSNs), like unstable housing, inability to afford utilities, food insecurity, unreliable transportation, and lack of personal safety, profoundly affect people's health and well-being. Between 2017 and 2022, awardees of the Accountable Health Communities Model (AHC) addressed the health-related social needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries through screening, referral, and community navigation services. Using and sharing HRSN data between clinical and community partners was a critical component of these efforts.

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  • Developing innovative strategies for wildfire prevention and control in wildland-urban interfaces focuses on new materials, particularly water-enhancing gels used as fire retardants.* -
  • Current hydrogels maintain surface moisture but fail under extreme heat and wind; new biomimetic hydrogels made from sustainable materials offer improved performance.* -
  • These advanced hydrogels can transform into protective silica coatings when heated, enhancing fire resistance and offering better protection for homes and infrastructure during wildfires.*
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  • Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is common among adults and usually remains dormant without causing problems in healthy individuals.
  • However, in those with weakened immune systems, EBV can lead to serious health issues like autoimmune disorders and various types of cancers, particularly certain lymphomas.
  • The text examines how EBV contributes to these diseases, detailing their mechanisms, characteristics, and clinical features.
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