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Infectious diseases
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Despite pronouncements, no quick turnaround likely for COVID-19 treatments, vaccines
An inaccurate statement that President Trump made during a March 19 news briefing — that the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine had…
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Finding the latest COVID-19 studies — and covering them thoughtfully
In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, most data came from news reports, clinical summaries and preprints. Now more…
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COVID-19 and older adults tip sheet offers story ideas, resources
There’s still a lot we don’t yet know about the novel coronavirus, but one thing is clear: older adults are…
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Panelists advise journalists on how to vet specialists as COVID-19 sources
Journalists racing to cover the unfolding COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. should carefully vet sources they are quoting to minimize…
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During COVID-19 pandemonium, be sure to vet your sources for the right expertise
By now, just about every health reporter on the planet probably has written at least one story about the novel…
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Drug companies ramp up development of COVID-19 prevention and treatment products
With the number of COVID-19 cases expanding exponentially, the story about the potential for treatments and vaccines remains a top…
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Remember – it’s still flu season
While there is rightfully much concern about the COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) becoming a pandemic (see Bara Vaida’s excellent tip sheet…
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Where to get more answers about COVID-19
There are still many unknowns about the COVID-19 outbreak, which as of February 26, has sickened more than 81,000 people…
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Infectious disease rates rising with opioid epidemic
As the opioid crisis has continued to plague the nation, a less-reported story for journalists to consider is the surging…
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Is U.S. health system ready for increase in COVID-19 cases?
As expectations grow that many more cases of COVID-19 coronavirus may be identified in the U.S. in the coming weeks,…