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Super bug threat potential rising with COVID-19
If you are looking for an undercovered story during this pandemic, take a look at the continued threat of antibiotic-resistant…
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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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Provider groups closely monitor Supreme Court case on pharmacy benefit managers
The U.S. Supreme Court this month heard oral arguments in the case of Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association. At…
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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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Brief compares candidates’ positions on older Americans’ health
A new explainer from The Commonwealth Fund examines how the two presidential candidates will or have approached health issues of…
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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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Latest medical conference to go virtual will target improving diagnosis, reducing disparities
One of the nation’s most interesting, patient- and media-friendly medical organizations next week will focus on a topic more relevant…
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Advice on repairing public trust in the CDC
With public trust at an all-time low in government scientists and public health agencies, what can be done to repair…
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New partnership seeks to boost nursing home safety
A new partnership will provide free training and mentorship to nursing homes across the country to improve evidence-based infection prevention…