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Watch out for these red flags in COVID-19 vaccine trials
In a previous blog post, I discussed what reporters look for when they dig into the data from the various…
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What to look for in COVID-19 vaccine trials
As various COVID-19 vaccine candidates make their way through clinical trials — see this nice update on where things stand…
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How reporting on people’s intent to get a COVID-19 vaccine can harm public health
A recent Pew Research poll found that the proportion of Americans who said they would get a COVID-19 vaccine when…
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New PubMed search site will continue to evolve
If you’re a frequent user of PubMed, you have likely already noticed the new website layout and have probably noticed…
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Can people with low literacy easily access accurate info about COVID-19?
Nothing is more important during a pandemic than ensuring that the public consistently receives accurate information that they can understand.…
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Bias or comorbidity? Risk factors for respiratory disease aren’t always what they seem
By this point, anyone who’s been covering or following COVID-19 knows that several comorbidities substantially increase the risk of complications…
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Keep an eye out for lead-time bias with COVID-19 deaths
Lead time bias is a well-recognized challenge especially when it comes to studies and statistics looking at cancer screenings. As…
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FDA promises crackdown on researchers who fail to properly register and report studies
For two decades, researchers have been required to register clinical trials that use any U.S. federal funding at ClinicalTrials.gov before…
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Press release reporting is irresponsible — especially in a pandemic
I received a text from a friend this week with a link to an article about a new drug for…
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Tip sheet offers guidance on reading and making sense of scientific studies
Of all the skills needed for reporting on medical research, it’s hard to think of one more important than being…