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Annual global flu deaths higher than previously estimated
As influenza activity has begun to pick up this winter, scientists working on global influenza surveillance increased their estimates of…
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Philly journalist discusses silver diamine fluoride and other children’s health issues
Anna Nguyen A prominent pediatric dental organization recently issued guidelines for a treatment that can offer a painless, minimally invasive…
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Reporters’ data analysis added credibility to anecdotal evidence of hospice neglect
JoNel Aleccia Melissa Bailey Kaiser Health News reporters JoNel Aleccia and Melissa Bailey analyzed government inspection records to reveal that…
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U.N. official’s tour explores impact of extreme poverty in the United States
During a two-week U.S. fact-finding tour, Philip Alston, the United Nations special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, said…
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A look at what’s behind latest Alzheimer’s projections
The population of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease is projected to more than double by 2060, according to a new study…
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Latest installment of Sentinel series highlights air travel’s role in spreading emerging infections
Our connected world via air travel is one of the driving factors behind the globe’s vulnerability to a pandemic. An…
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How a fellowship led to a series on global emerging infections
Mark Johnson Mark Johnson, a health and science writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, was looking for an idea to…
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The FCC ends net neutrality: A new tip sheet explains
As expected, the Federal Communications Commission on Dec. 14, 2017, voted 3-2 along party lines to end rules that prohibited…
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Understanding net neutrality and what it means for health care, media
Rebecca Vesely As expected, the Federal Communications Commission on Dec. 14, 2017, voted 3-2 along party lines to end rules…
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Journal roundtable explores practices to reduce anesthesia-related deaths in pediatric dentistry
A small child is taken to a dental office for care. He is placed under sedation for the treatment of…
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