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Article Examines the Gates Foundation’s Implementation of its Open Access Policy – Coalition for National Trauma Research

In an article titled “A decade of open access policy at the Gates Foundation based on experimentation, evidence and evolution” published in Insights (2025), Senior Officer of Knowledge and Research Services with the Gates Foundation, Ashley Farley, examines the foundation’s ten-year journey to implement and refine its Open Access (OA) policy. In 2015, the Gates […]

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8 Strategies for Celebrating it

July 4th is a time for family gatherings, parades, barbecues, and fireworks. For individuals with sensory sensitivities, however, the sights, sounds, and unpredictable crowds can turn festive fun into overwhelming stress. With thoughtful planning and creativity, you can design a sensory-friendly July 4th celebration that’s a memorable, inclusive, joyful, and comfortable experience for everyone. Here […]

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4th of July Traditions That Embrace Neurodiversity and Inclusion in 2025

As we approach the 4th of July in 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect on how our holiday can evolve to be more inclusive and welcoming for everyone, especially neurodivergent individuals. While Independence Day celebrations often involve fireworks, parades, and large gatherings, these classic traditions can sometimes be overwhelming for those with sensory sensitivities […]

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SAFER -Trauma Papers Now Published in TSACO – Coalition for National Trauma Research

Six manuscripts resulting from the Summit on the Advancement of Focused Equity Research in Trauma (SAFER-Trauma), which CNTR held in August 2023, are now available on Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open (TSACO). At that meeting, more than 50 trauma surgeons, nurses, program managers, researchers, and survivors convened at the American College of Surgeons headquarters […]

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Silent Struggles: Gendered Pressures on Male Lawyers Contribute to Depression

This guest blog is written by Shebna N. Osanmoh, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner affiliated with Savant Care, Los Altos, CA, a mental health clinic. The legal profession is known for long hours, adversarial culture, and high stakes. While all lawyers are vulnerable to mental health issues, an often overlooked group may be suffering […]

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10 Assets of Neurodiverse Learners in the Classroom

In today’s classrooms, assets of diversity go far beyond culture, language, or background. One of the most enriching kinds of diversity comes from neurodiversity — the natural variation in how brains process information and experience the world. Neurodiverse learners, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other differences, bring unique strengths and perspectives that can […]

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Understanding the fluid compartment model can help trauma nurses recognize and prevent shock

The concept of the fluid compartment model has existed for more than a century. However, while this model is routinely taught to physicians and advanced practice providers, many nurses remain unfamiliar with the critical concepts. Jacki Roland, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN Why? Historically, nursing education has focused on understanding visible clinical findings and immediate interventions. […]