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Learn from a veteran of the ‘misinformation beat’ about how to better check the facts
Daniel Funke Throughout the pandemic, the non-partisan fact-checking website PolitiFact has sought to correct misinformation about the SARS-CoV-2 virus that…
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Vaccine hesitancy among rural elders, caregivers nearly double of more urban counterparts
A recent survey of family caregivers revealed some troubling information about the divide between rural and urban communities regarding COVID-19…
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New tip sheet helps you find the precisely right expert when you need them
I’ve written before about the importance of finding not just any expert but one with detailed expertise in the specific…
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How to find the right outside expert with the relevant expertise for new study
How do you find the most appropriate outside experts to comment on a study you’ve been assigned if it’s on…
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Report says better evidence needed on effective dementia interventions
Strong evidence on dementia care interventions is lacking, and what exists does not reflect the experiences of diverse populations, according…
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Overprescribing of antibiotics prevalent in early times of pandemic
Are you looking for new COVID-19 story angles and stories beyond the current pandemic? Pay attention to “superbugs,” the term…
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If AstraZeneca’s vaccine is authorized, be prepared to write those explainers
Just a day after AstraZeneca announced long-awaited interim results from its U.S. phase 3 trial earlier this week, the company…
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New report calls for U.S. universal coverage of long-term care for older adults
The heavy toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on older Americans highlights the need to strengthen the nation’s safety…
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Story ideas for covering COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
When it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, Americans want to know more about safety and potential side-effects (including any possible long-term…
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Legislation update: The PRO Act passes the House and is now in the Senate
Recently, the House passed the PRO Act (H.R. 842 Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021). This legislation is…
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