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New study highlights lack of nursing home medical director presence
More than one-third of nursing homes had no on-site medical directors present during the first quarter of 2023, a new…
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FDA to launch ‘active’ monitoring system to improve medical device safety
The new system aims to detect potential safety issues with medical devices nearly in real time by monitoring data like…
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Want to join an association for gun violence reporting?
Journalists have launched the Association of Gun Violence Reporters to provide a collaborative space for people reporting on the topic.
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Reporting on the impact of climate change on indoor air quality
Outdoor pollutants like ozone, particulate matter and allergens like pollen also impact indoor air quality.
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Age-friendly care: What it is and how reporters should cover it
Age-friendly care keeps patient priorities at the forefront, ensuring older adults receive the care they need and want.
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Placenta-on-a-chip: How one STAT reporter clearly described this complicated tech
STAT reporter Deborah Balthazar tells AHCJ what inspired her story on “placenta-on-a-chip” and offers advice for lively tech writing.
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Here’s what the limited research we have on transgender health tells us
Here are some major themes in transgender health research so journalists can contribute to more accurate coverage of these issues.
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What to know about FDA’s new Digital Health Advisory Committee
The administration’s panel on digital health was spurred by the recent explosion of AI in health care, said one committee…
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Why many Medicare beneficiaries are not getting prescribed home health care
A recent analysis of Medicare claims data found recommended post-hospitalization home health care declined significantly over six years.
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New research shows how cities can optimize the environmental benefits of trees
New research highlights how a mixed canopy of trees instead of one or two species in an urban environment can…