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Dr Davis’ regular column series “An Ounce of Prevention” is available on Substack.

THOUGHTS ON PREVENTION

Think of all the things that could be prevented – fire, war, crime, gun violence, the opioid epidemic, a pandemic, numerous diseases, etc. THE PREVENTIONEERS is a collection of stories highlighting the power of prevention by addressing why some efforts succeeded and others failed. These tales narrate the lives of people who have promoted or are currently promoting the prevention of harmful outcomes. The book is under contract with a major publisher.

Prevention Problems and Pioneers

A list of problems to consider for prevention might include

Fire, Heart Disease, Cancer, Suicide, Car Crash Injuries, and others

And a list of some prevention pioneers to consider might include:

Benjamin Franklin, Ignaz Semmelweis, Richard Doll, and others

Substack Newsletter

An Ounce of Prevention

Prevention is a powerful approach that can be applied to many areas beyond public health and medicine. By taking proactive measures to prevent problems from occurring, we can save lives, protect our communities, and promote a better future for all.

In the NEWS

December 6, 2023, TCTMD.com Long-term ALLHAT Data Affirm Parity of Antihypertensive Meds

June 25, 2021, NIH News Researchers take cues from the past to ensure diversity in COVID-19 clinical trials

September 10, 2020, AHA Newsroom High blood pressure treatment linked to less risk for drop in blood pressure upon standing

January 27, 2020 , EurekAlert! AAAS Blood pressure drug linked to lower risk of gout

July 31, 2019, EurekAlert! AAAS Blood pressure control less likely among those treated in low-income areas

January 18, 2019, Texas Heart Institute News THI & Rice University Baker Institute host panel discussion at Texas Capitol

October 26, 2015,NIH News Working Group on Research Needs to Improve Hypertension Treatment and Control in African Americans

July 1, 2015, TMC News Barry R. Davis, M.D., Ph.D. appointed to the Federal Drug Administration’s Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee.

November 9, 2014, CISION PR Newswire Successful Outcome Prompts Early End to Sickle Cell Anemia Clinical Trial. Data Demonstrate Hydroxyurea Therapy Offers Safe, Effective Disease Management

March 28, 2014, AMSTATNews Newly Elected AAAS Fellows

From left: Kim-Anh Do, Barry Davis, Michael Stein, Joseph Newton, and Robert Smythe

2014 AAAS President Philip A. Sharp PhD congratulates Barry R. Davis MD, PhD as AAAS fellow.

December 13, 2013, EurekAlert! AAAS UTHealth faculty members elected to prestigious scientific association

November 29, 2013, AAAS News and Notes AAAS Members Elected as Fellows Section on Statistics

May 13, 2009, EurekAlert! AAAS New research confirms milestone study on blood pressure meds. Diuretic drug works best at reducing risk of heart failure

March 12, 2009, Medscape Letters to New England Journal of Medicine Question Details About ACCOMPLISH Findings

November 25, 2008, Medscape LVEF Data Refine ALLHAT Message to Favor Diuretic as HTN Monotherapy

November 21, 2008, New York Times Science Daily Diuretic Reduces Risk For A Type Of Heart Failure That Is More Common Among Women, Study Suggests

April 24, 2007, Medscape Many CV trials designed with potential to mislead, concludes composite-end-point analysis

November 15, 2006 Medscape Fasting glucose increases in older hypertensive adults regardless of treatment type

August 10, 2006, HCP Live Are Metabolic Changes Associated with Antihypertensive Drugs Clinically Important?

May 30, 2006, Medscape Hypertension: Its Outcomes, Its Risks, and Potential Treatments — All Still Very Much at Play

May 9, 2006, Medscape ALLHAT: Detailed heart-failure analysis published

February 13, 2006, Medscape ALLHAT investigators, NHLBI launch controversial physician-education program on guidelines-based hypertension therapy

April 5, 2005, EurekAlert! AAAS ALLHAT findings are ‘color blind’ in showing diuretics work better for high blood pressure

October 15, 2004, The Free Library Munich Diuretic treatment prevents heart failure best

May 13, 2003, Medscape Reactions to the ALLHAT Trial From Researchers Around the World

Dec. 18, 2002, Washington Post Study Calls Diuretics Best Against Hypertension

December 17, 2002, Medscape ALLHAT lipid-lowering trial shows no benefit from pravastatin

December 17, 2002,  CBS News Water Pills: Mother Knows Best

Dr. Davis’ presentation of ALLHAT results to the National Press Club on December 17, 2002.

Courses

CERTaIN (Comparative Effectiveness Research Training and Instruction) – Pragmatic Clinical Trials  – Learn the fundamentals of pragmatic clinical trials, including study design and basic analytic methods.

Society for Clinical Trials DMC (Data Monitoring Committees) Training, Leading clinicians experienced in DMCs as a member or as a DMC chair, share what they have experienced that make DMC participation a valuable & rewarding service. Barry Davis, MD/PhD – Univ of Texas SPH, DMC Commentary

Scientific Publications

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