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New data section highlights common large datasets used in studies
We are well into the age of Big Data, in which researchers may use databases or another dataset with data…
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Be wary of studies using big data: Follow these suggestions
Looking for p-hacking or other statistical red flags is challenging, particularly for journalists who don’t have training in statistics or…
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New tip sheet offers detailed guidance for analyzing studies using big data
We’ve covered in another blog post what to be cautious about in scrutinizing an observational study that uses data from…
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Free online courses from CDC, WHO and NIH can enhance medical research reporting
In a previous post, I discussed how journalists can use MOOCs — Massive Online Open Courses — to broaden or…
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Want to up your game on covering clinical studies? Try a MOOC!
As you report on medical studies more and more, you probably start to notice patterns in the parts that you…
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These FDA apps can be helpful for reporting and story ideas
If you are familiar with Drugs@FDA, you know that the website allows you to quickly look up a drug by its…
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Journalists now can get access to Taylor & Francis journal articles
One of the biggest challenges to writing about medical research is actually getting your hands on the study. Many of…
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Like public health officials, reporters should ready BEFORE the next pandemic arrives
It can seem next to impossible to prepare for a threat you know will come without knowing what it will…
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Getting serious about the nitty gritty of medical research reporting
It’s tough to choose between the field trips and the multiple workshops on Thursday, the first day of Health Journalism…
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Are you up to date on alcohol use disorder?
Investigative journalism from Stat News, Wired and the New York Times recently revealed how the alcohol industry is influencing the…