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pandemic
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Webcast can help you report on the impact of disparities on the pandemic
A growing body of data indicates that COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting both communities of color and vulnerable populations such as…
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Promise and pitfalls of preprints explored in AHCJ webcast
More than 50 health journalists and others participated in the April 30 AHCJ webcast on research preprints, but if you…
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Webcast to explore the high cost of failing to cover the uninsured during pandemic
Leaving anyone uninsured during this viral pandemic increases the risk of spreading the disease. A warning report on Monday from…
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Fauci’s announcement of remdesivir trial findings leaves out crucial detail
Most of the time, the most important aspect of reporting on medical research is ensuring that the coverage is accurate,…
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AHCJ webcast to highlight best practices for covering preprints during the pandemic
Given the relative youth of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s virtually impossible to report on the coronavirus-caused disease and not come…
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Learning the lessons of past pandemics
It is hard to find context while keeping track of the unfolding news about the COVID-19 outbreak. Every day there…
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Should freelancers pitch right now? Yes, and here’s what to do
In numerous groups, forums and discussion lists, freelance journalists are asking three big questions: Do I pitch right now? Can…
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Are older lives less worthy in a pandemic?
You may have heard the comments from Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick earlier this week, when he said that the…
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Ask the experts: What do you want to know about COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic is quickly evolving and finding up-to-date answers to questions from experts has been challenging for many journalists.…
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Older health care professionals at risk during COVID-19 outbreak
Retired physicians, nurses and other health care professionals have been asked to volunteer for duty in the wake of the…