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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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New poll looks at the consequences of social isolation on older adults
Most older adults say they’re more lonely than ever and have little contact with friends or neighbors due to the…
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Infectious disease doctors warn Americans to prepare for the worst with flu season
Infectious disease physicians warned Americans to prepare for the worst case scenario this winter –people will be exposed to a…
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Fellowship will connect health journalists, CDC experts
This year’s version of the AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellowships is going virtual. In past years, AHCJ and the Centers for…
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Reporter looks at misuse of rapid COVID-19 tests in nursing homes
It can be difficult in normal times to get reliable, timely information from many long-term care facilities without filing FOIAs…
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How a tip exposed serious flaws in rapidly testing nursing home residents for COVID-19
Rachana Pradhan Kaiser Health News’ Rachana Pradhan recently reported on the real and potential glitches with so-called rapid antigen testing…
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New tip sheet looks at mental health effects of COVID-19 on older adults
The COVID-19 pandemic has put us all under tremendous stress. Social isolation, loneliness, fear of getting sick, an uncertain economy…
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Older adults and mental health during COVID-19
Photo: Elvert Barnes via Flickr We know the elderly are the most vulnerable to becoming ill and dying from COVID-19,…
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Wide variations in health care providers’ charges raise questions about the right rate
Early last month, a report from the Pioneer Institute in Boston showed that Massachusetts consumers could have saved $22 million…
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When covering variation in health care, keep in mind what patients want
Two recent reports on the cost of health care services point out the need for more transparency on what consumers…
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