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The PHEM-B toolbox of methods for incorporating the influences on Behaviour into Public Health Economic Models

This work provides a useful resource for modellers, behavioural scientists and policymakers to identify and use appropriate methods and behavioural theory within health economic models of public health interventions to better inform policy decisions.
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The Gut-Brain Connection

In this episode of the Communicable Research Podcast, we are exploring the connections that exist between the gut and the mind.
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Mystery disease kills dozens in Congo – what we know so far

Professor Andrew Lee outlines the difficulties in identifying the disease, and the possible solutions being tried by the World Health Organisation.

Published by The Conversation
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How can research funders make the most of the knowledge they already have?

Discussing a new project to mobilise research-based knowledge for public health, Liz Such, Andy Tattersall, Joe Langley and Fiona Marshall outline how local government, civil society groups and researchers can collaborate in mutually beneficial ways.

Published by LSE Impact Blog

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