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Health Journalism 2008: Pros and cons of genetic risk profiling
This panel explored the ethical, medical and scientific dimensions of genetic testing. Experts in the field were joined by a…
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The Science Supporting the Social Determinants of Health
Presentation from A.H. Strelnick, director, Institute for Community & Collaborative Health, Montefiore Medical Center, on the "Community…the health story" panel…
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Exploring the sociological issues around breast cancer
Presentation from Vanessa Sheppard, Ph.D., assistant professor, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University at Health Journalism 2008.
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Ten Comments on the Health Risks of and Public Health Responses to Climate Change
Presentation from Kristie Ebi, M.P.H., Ph.D., consultant, on the "Intersection of global climate change and health" panel at Health Journalism…
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Health Journalism 2008: Lies, damned lies and medical statistics – how to interpret the evidence
This panel offers examples of widely accepted medical practices and treatments that need a second look, including problems with screening…
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You Can Run, but You Can’t Hide: Policy and Problems in Long-Term Care
Presentation from Joshua M. Wiener, Ph.D., senior fellow and program director, Aging, Disability and Long-Term Care, RTI International, on the…
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How will retiring boomers affect the national health agenda?
Presentation from Daniel Perry, executive director, Alliance for Aging Research, on the "How will retiring boomers affect the national health…
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Health Journalism 2008: U.S. roles in global health – which direction?
In today’s interconnected world, health is an increasingly global issue. The American role in confronting health issues in the world's…
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Off-Label Promotion of Drugs: A Brief Overview
Presentation from John S. McInnes, M.D., J.D., associate, Arnold & Porter, on the "Big pharma and medicine: understanding the relationship…
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Health Journalism 2008: Medical tourism – trend or aberration?
More Americans are going abroad for medical treatment – sometimes with the encouragement of their health insurers and employers. But…
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