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Survey: Lack of access to public health experts hinders COVID-19 reporting
Reporters covering the COVID-19 pandemic have often been unable to speak directly with public health experts, hindering access to complete…
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While still an expensive therapy, doctors see promise in harnessing a patient’s immune system to fight cancer
If you write anything about cancer treatment, it’s nearly impossible to avoid writing about immunotherapy. But reporting on immunotherapy can…
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These resources can help you better report on cancer immunotherapy
If you write anything about cancer treatment, it can be nearly impossible to avoid writing about immunotherapy. But reporting on…
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Super bug threat potential rising with COVID-19
If you are looking for an undercovered story during this pandemic, take a look at the continued threat of antibiotic-resistant…
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New resource can help you assess hazards and risks and odds ratios
Over the years, I’ve presented on reporting medical research findings. Some of the most common questions I get are about…
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‘Question everything:’ 3 tips for covering health when you usually don’t
When reporting on the evolving pandemic, skepticism is crucial, says Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter at The New…
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Provider groups closely monitor Supreme Court case on pharmacy benefit managers
The U.S. Supreme Court this month heard oral arguments in the case of Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association. At…
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Use analogies to provide perspective for tricky numbers ― such as COVID-19 fatality rates
It’s no secret that humans are horrible at comprehending and estimating risk, especially when it comes to abstract numbers. It’s…
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Using step therapy, pharmacy benefit managers get between cancer patients and oncologists
Interference from health insurers is one of the biggest problems physicians face when prescribing medications, diagnostic tests, or other treatments…
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Know the nuances of vaccine efficacy when covering COVID-19 vaccine trials
I’ve written in previous posts about what to look for in COVID-19 vaccine trials and red flags to monitor. The…
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