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Connecting the dots between social determinants and infectious diseases
Socioeconomic factors such as poverty and living conditions play a role in shaping infection risk and disease outcomes. Many times…
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Overprescribing of anti-dementia drugs comes at high cost
There is no cure for dementia, a devastating group of diseases that eventually rob people of their memory, personality and…
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AHCJ webcast to feature authors of award-winning ‘Seven Days of Heroin’ project
In April, the staff of the Cincinnati Enquirer won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting for an extraordinary special…
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Report offers scenarios on how EHRs can pose safety risks to patients – and questions reporters should ask
Poor usability and design flaws of electronic health records (EHRs) can pose safety risks to patients, according to recent studies.…
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Parental life span may foretell a daughter’s healthy aging
Like mother, like daughter? Maybe so when it comes to healthy aging, according to a recent study. Daughters whose birth…
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Inspector’s report suggests potential for vape shop quality control issues
A recent report on the results of a series of unannounced “vape shop” visits by federal inspectors raises questions about…
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When covering maternity care, look for local angles such as state rankings, racial disparities
One of the problems with the fee-for-service payment system is that it’s a flawed method of payment for sick patients…
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Apple Watch Series 4 unveiling draws thoughtful coverage
Health reporters provided rich context – and a dose of skepticism – around Apple’s introduction of the Apple Watch Series…
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Bringing pandemic preparedness alive without sparking fear
When the Atlantic’s Ed Yong began thinking about a story on health security, he realized he needed a basic definition…
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A look at a new type of medical research app
Those of us who cover medical studies on a regular basis are always looking for ways to uncover new and…
