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Leading medical journal commits to greater diversity. Will others follow?
One of the oldest and most influential medical journals in the world is The Lancet. Based in the UK, the…
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Elder abuse commonly committed by relatives, study indicates
Relatives, not strangers, may be the people most likely to take advantage of older adults, according to a new study…
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Covering a controversial study: How to dig deep on a deadline
From the moment I saw the study — and editorial and editor’s note — among JAMA’s embargoed studies, I knew…
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Fluoridation findings prompt measured response from professional organizations
As the editors of the prestigious medical journal anticipated, the newly published Canadian study is causing a stir. The paper,…
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Former NLM director helped create AHCJ-NLM Health Journalism Fellowships
Donald A.B. Lindberg, M.D., 85, the director emeritus of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) within the U.S. National Institutes…
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Reports, tip sheet explore payment reform as a way to reduce high C-section rates
In a report late last year, the Commonwealth Fund included two statistics about women’s health that were particularly startling. In…
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Applications accepted for 2019 AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellowship
The Association of Health Care Journalists is accepting applications for the 2019 AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellowships. AHCJ has teamed up…
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Report highlights need to boost LTSS direct care workforce
Some states are considering social insurance programs to help offset the cost of long-term services and supports (LTSS) care for…
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Verma talks about work requirements, hospital transparency, ACA and more
Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, invited reporters to the agency’s Washington, D.C., headquarters on…
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Caveats about causality in medical studies linked to more accurate news coverage
It’s a well-worn mantra: Correlation does not equal causation. But even if we know this, is it always accurately and…