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Felice Freyer shares approach to writing about a racist lung function test
In a feature story for Harvard Public Health, Freyer dove into the history of racism that led to the flawed…
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How well is the public protected from bad doctors? A new analysis unveils alarming results
A recent report from Public Citizen shows wide variation in how often state medical boards discipline doctors.
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Reporting the respiratory triple threat: Preparing for flu, COVID and RSV season
In this webinar, the CDC’s Dr. Demetre Daskalakis spoke about how to report on the respiratory triple threat this season:…
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Brazen pandemic-era discrimination spurred new protections for patients with disabilities
Pervasive bias in the health system against patients with disabilities became glaringly apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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9 story ideas to cover now about AI-driven algorithm use in health care
Journalists can find several follow-up story ideas from a 2024 Pulitzer finalist series on the dangers of using AI to…
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How to find stories about changes in race-based algorithms
Knowing when and how calculators are used, as well as efforts to change equations, can yield valuable stories about the…
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Biased devices: Reporting on racial bias in health algorithms and products
In this webinar, learn how these algorithms and devices work, how bias creeps in, the toll it takes, and efforts…
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Reporters uncover conflicts and dubious data on latest Alzheimer’s drug
A blockbuster story in The BMJ showed major concerns surrounding the approval process, efficacy and safety of the Alzheimer’s drug…
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What journalists should know before diving into drug investigations
Learn how two investigative journalists uncovered a trove of information about the recently approved Alzheimer’s drug donanemab.
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A sickle cell drug that was hyped in headlines is now suspected of harming patients
The abrupt recall of a new treatment for sickle cell disease serves as a reminder of why journalists should avoid…
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