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In memoriam: Journalists remember Sharon Begley as a giant in science journalism
Sharon Begley, a science journalist who was as well known for her kindness and generosity as she was for her…
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Reporting responsibly on COVID-19 vaccines requires knowing the research landscape
A new New York Times perspective piece on whether we’re underselling the various COVID-19 vaccines had public health Twitter abuzz…
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Toolkit offers COVID-19 vaccine story ideas, survey findings on vaccine attitudes
Journalists reporting on the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine have a new tool to guide their coverage: a Vaccine Education…
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Pfizer vaccine news sounds great — but it’s still data by press release
Pfizer made waves Monday with its announcement that its COVID-19 vaccine, developed with partner BioNTech, is “strongly effective,” with a…
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While still an expensive therapy, doctors see promise in harnessing a patient’s immune system to fight cancer
If you write anything about cancer treatment, it’s nearly impossible to avoid writing about immunotherapy. But reporting on immunotherapy can…
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New resource can help you assess hazards and risks and odds ratios
Over the years, I’ve presented on reporting medical research findings. Some of the most common questions I get are about…
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Use analogies to provide perspective for tricky numbers ― such as COVID-19 fatality rates
It’s no secret that humans are horrible at comprehending and estimating risk, especially when it comes to abstract numbers. It’s…
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Know the nuances of vaccine efficacy when covering COVID-19 vaccine trials
I’ve written in previous posts about what to look for in COVID-19 vaccine trials and red flags to monitor. The…
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Freshen your skills with online course on reading medical studies
When it comes to feeling competent about understanding, interpreting and reporting on medical studies, one under-appreciated fact is that this…
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Tracker a one-stop-shop for monitoring COVID-19 vaccine development
It’s been a dizzying task for reporters trying to keep up with the development of COVID-19 vaccines. There are the…