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Clinicians: New federal guidance on anxiety screenings don’t do enough to curb youth and young adult suicide
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has received credit for bringing awareness to the possible links between anxiety and other…
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How to report on the COVID-19 uptick when the public says ‘meh’
COVID-19 cases have begun rising again as the new school year looms. Here are some fresh angles for covering the…
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Tip sheet: Questions to ask at medical conferences when time is short
Here are some of the best questions you should ask presenting researchers, outside experts and attendees at medical research conferences.
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Tip sheet: Reporting on the health sector’s big impact on greenhouse gas emissions
Even before the extreme weather of this summer, health care systems had become increasingly aware that climate change endangers human…
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Tip sheet: Covering the ongoing problem of lead contamination
Lead contamination is ever-present across the U.S. Here’s how to report on it.
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Tip sheet: Nonprofit hospitals are gaming the system at patients’ expense
So far this year, hardly a week goes by without an article or report on egregious actions by nonprofit hospitals.…
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Before Tuskegee: An investigative project just waiting to happen
Many Americans know the story of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, but most are likely unaware of the Julius Rosenwald Fund…
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‘Medical errors are the third leading cause of death’ and other statistics you should question
Too often, we journalists set aside our critical reasoning skills when it comes to alarming statistics about patient safety.
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More data needed on disparities in patient safety research, experts say
Many studies in the U.S. have looked at gender, race and ethnic disparities in patient safety, a leading cause of…
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Webinar to explore cancer reporting without hype and with the right measure of hope
Experts on an upcoming AHCJ webinar on Wednesday, July 19, will discuss communication about cancer screenings and treatment.
