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Vaccine hesitancy among rural elders, caregivers nearly double of more urban counterparts
A recent survey of family caregivers revealed some troubling information about the divide between rural and urban communities regarding COVID-19…
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New tip sheet helps you find the precisely right expert when you need them
I’ve written before about the importance of finding not just any expert but one with detailed expertise in the specific…
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How to find the right outside expert with the relevant expertise for new study
How do you find the most appropriate outside experts to comment on a study you’ve been assigned if it’s on…
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Report says better evidence needed on effective dementia interventions
Strong evidence on dementia care interventions is lacking, and what exists does not reflect the experiences of diverse populations, according…
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Overprescribing of antibiotics prevalent in early times of pandemic
Are you looking for new COVID-19 story angles and stories beyond the current pandemic? Pay attention to “superbugs,” the term…
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If AstraZeneca’s vaccine is authorized, be prepared to write those explainers
Just a day after AstraZeneca announced long-awaited interim results from its U.S. phase 3 trial earlier this week, the company…
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New report calls for U.S. universal coverage of long-term care for older adults
The heavy toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on older Americans highlights the need to strengthen the nation’s safety…
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Story ideas for covering COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
When it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, Americans want to know more about safety and potential side-effects (including any possible long-term…
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How one journalist pivoted her writing during the pandemic
At the beginning of the pandemic, Stephani Sutherland, a freelance writer focused on chronic pain issues, was — like many…
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New Alzheimer’s drug shows promise, but don’t celebrate yet
A recent announcement by drugmaker Eli Lilly that its drug donanemab slowed the progression of Alzheimer’s by nearly one-third is…