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medical studies
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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.
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How the Dobbs ruling and abortion restrictions could affect the way clinical research is done
Abortion restrictions in states could affect where medical studies can be ethically conducted and the options available to participants who…
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Tip sheet: What to look for in covering surveys and polls
Covering surveys and polls means assessing their quality, which requires understanding their methods.
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Why the ‘Hawthone effect’ matters when covering medical studies
Those familiar with basic principles in physics are likely aware of the observer effect, the phenomenon by which simply observing…
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Understanding the government requirement for open access studies
Journalists who covered medical research during the pandemic know how helpful it was that nearly all COVID-related studies were freely…
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More interactivity, tips for veterans and newcomers in #AHCJ15 medical research workshop
One of the most popular and longest-running workshop sessions will return to AHCJ’s annual conference in Silicon Valley with an updated…
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Learning to find – and navigate – the wealth of data online
The abundance of data available through PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov and other National Library of Medicine resources can be overwhelming, especially if…
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Tara Haelle takes over AHCJ’s medical studies core topic area
Tara Haelle, an independent journalist based in Peoria, Ill., and regular contributor to Forbes and HealthDay, is AHCJ’s newest core topic…
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Drug company takes a stand in fight for clinical trial transparency
Efforts to increase the transparency and accessibility of clinical trial data kicked into a higher gear last week. Some of…
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Steak and eggs: Putting science, health news into context
Is it just me, or do medical journals seem to have a knack for publishing conflicting findings on the same…