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New guidelines may encourage use of low-cost, painless dental treatment
A treatment that offers a painless, minimally-invasive alternative to drilling and filling teeth has gotten a boost from a prominent…
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Story about genetic testing company’s problems shows how good reporting stands up to criticism
In December 2016, Charles Piller (@cpiller), the west coast editor for Stat, reported that a genetic test to identify patients…
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How to add more nuance to your reporting about Lyme disease
Mary Beth Pfeiffer When Mary Beth Pfeiffer chose to look into Lyme disease, she envisioneda short-term and straightforward project. It proved…
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Reporter explores how state’s economic health affects its oral health
The Oklahoma newspapers in the Community Newspaper Holding Inc. (CNHI) chain offered readers a series that examines the everyday challenges…
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U.S. ranks worse in elder care vs. other wealthy nations
How does the U.S. health system for older adults stack up when compared with those of 10 other wealthy countries?…
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Editor details the challenges of covering genetic testing companies that make dubious claims
Charles Piller In December 2016, Charles Piller, the west coast editor for Stat, reported that a genetic test to identify…
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New tip sheet looks at alcohol use and older adults
It’s legal. It is readily accessible and requires no prescription to purchase. It’s socially acceptable. Yet, it can cause myriad…
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Health economist Reinhardt, 80, was longtime friend to AHCJ
Health care economist and Princeton University professor Uwe Reinhardt, 80, a German émigré and a longtime friend of the Association…
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Dearth of dentistry: Reporter explores how state’s economic health affects its oral health
Caleb Slinkard The Oklahoma newspapers in the Community Newspaper Holding Inc. (CNHI) chain offered readers a series that examines the…
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Antibiotic resistance in food-poisoning bacteria on the rise
A report released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration showed that an increasing number of Americans infected with the…
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