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EHRs aren’t entirely to blame for physician burnout: Study
Electronic health records (EHRs) are inextricably linked to physician burnout. But reporters should be careful about placing all the blame…
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Poll results support adding dental coverage to Medicare
Though about 60 million retired and disabled Americans depend upon Medicare for their health care coverage, the federal program has…
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Are state bans on vaccine exemptions the right approach?
Is eliminating the religious or philosophical exemption from vaccinations the right public policy tool to stop and prevent measles outbreaks?…
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Congress watch: Why Medicare coverage of unmet needs is so vital
Congress returns from its summer recess with a full agenda. It’s probably not high on its to-do list, but many…
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New tip sheet, resources on effect sizes help quantify clinical significance
To effectively report on medical research, you should understand how big a difference that an intervention or an exposure makes.…
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Studies suggest elder abuse in Chinese American communities needs deeper exploration
Not enough is being done to prevent elder abuse in the Chinese American community, according to several recent Rutgers University…
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Older adults have special preparation needs when disaster strikes
Hurricanes. Wildfires. Floods. Blackouts. We all like to think we would know what to do when a disaster or emergency…
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Tip sheet on organoids can help journalists avoid misleading hype
BRAINS!!! What zombie wouldn’t be thrilled to hear scientists are growing brains in Petri dishes? It’s like a zombie’s dream…
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Resources for covering Hurricane Dorian and disaster preparedness
As Hurricane Dorian reaches closer to landfall in Florida or southern Georgia this weekend, we’ve updated our list of resources…
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Decline in complete tooth loss for older adults spurs talk about access to care
More Americans are keeping their natural teeth throughout their lifetimes, federal research tells us. Overall, the rate of U.S. adults…