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bias
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A cautionary tale about relying on white papers as research
White papers can be useful tools for journalists. Ideally, they provide authoritative, in-depth information from government or nonprofits about specific…
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Tips help remind reporters to understand limits of the studies we cover
One of the most important skills required of reporters who cover medical research is the ability to find and discuss…
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Don’t fudge the facts on chocolate studies
Studies that support a link between chocolate and good health are popular with readers. But the reality is that most…
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BMJ analysis reveals widespread publication/selection bias in research
Reporting on a study released by BMJ and characterized as an almost existential threat to the medical research system by…
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Reports shed light on FDA oversight problems
When we talk about FDA oversight, what might we mean? Not too much, according to a pair of new reports…