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research
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New tip sheet: High-risk pathogen research and resources for coverage
Image of the Lassa Virus by NIAID via Flickr.A type of research in which scientists alter the genetic code of…
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Reporting responsibly on COVID-19 vaccines requires knowing the research landscape
A new New York Times perspective piece on whether we’re underselling the various COVID-19 vaccines had public health Twitter abuzz…
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Pfizer vaccine news sounds great — but it’s still data by press release
Pfizer made waves Monday with its announcement that its COVID-19 vaccine, developed with partner BioNTech, is “strongly effective,” with a…
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Freshen your skills with online course on reading medical studies
When it comes to feeling competent about understanding, interpreting and reporting on medical studies, one under-appreciated fact is that this…
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New PubMed search site will continue to evolve
If you’re a frequent user of PubMed, you have likely already noticed the new website layout and have probably noticed…
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Can people with low literacy easily access accurate info about COVID-19?
Nothing is more important during a pandemic than ensuring that the public consistently receives accurate information that they can understand.…
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Bias or comorbidity? Risk factors for respiratory disease aren’t always what they seem
By this point, anyone who’s been covering or following COVID-19 knows that several comorbidities substantially increase the risk of complications…
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Keep an eye out for lead-time bias with COVID-19 deaths
Lead time bias is a well-recognized challenge especially when it comes to studies and statistics looking at cancer screenings. As…
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Press release reporting is irresponsible — especially in a pandemic
I received a text from a friend this week with a link to an article about a new drug for…
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Tip sheet offers guidance on reading and making sense of scientific studies
Of all the skills needed for reporting on medical research, it’s hard to think of one more important than being…