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Infectious diseases
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Beware the preprint in covering coronavirus research
If it wasn’t difficult enough to keep up with the flood of scientific papers about COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus…
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Local officials on watch for unauthorized COVID-19 test sites
Cities, counties and states around the country are probably on heightened alert for unauthorized pop-up COVID-19 testing operations after San…
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Scrutiny of hospital charges likely to intensify in wake of pandemic
As the nation’s hospitals strain to keep up with the demand to care for COVID-19 patients, it seems almost unfair…
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Looking at the evidence on homemade face masks to prevent coronavirus transmission
In my corner of Southern California, sewing equipment stores say they’re out of stock on machines priced under $500 because…
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Friday’s webcast focuses on older adults and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe has been particularly fatal to older adults. Outbreaks in long-term care facilities like the…
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Trump administration will pay to treat uninsured coronavirus patients
Recognizing that the potentially high cost of COVID-19-related hospital and physician care may cause the uninsured to forego care, the…
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AHCJ creates introductory membership for non-health journalists
The Association of Health Care Journalists has announced a special, limited-time membership offer for non-health journalists suddenly thrust on the…
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Uncovering fresh angles for your COVID-19 coverage
The long-term ripple effects on Americans’ health from the nation’s focus on COVID-19 and strategies for eventually ending social distancing…
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AHCJ webcast to feature Harvard pathologist on coronavirus testing
As the number of SARS-CoV-2 infections and deaths due to the COVID-19 disease increase daily nationwide, journalists are asking why…
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Should freelancers pitch right now? Yes, and here’s what to do
In numerous groups, forums and discussion lists, freelance journalists are asking three big questions: Do I pitch right now? Can…