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How does the CDC develop its guidelines? A new report sheds some light

by Naseem S. Miller | January 13, 2022 January 14, 2022

The CDC use a series of steps and checklists to develop its guidelines. The agency recently published a document detailing the process.

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Media, Politics & Government

Communicating complexity in an age of polarization: 3 tips from the UN’s Melissa Fleming

by Clark Merrefield | January 4, 2022 January 4, 2022

Tell stories about real people, reach for the ‘conflicted middle’ and give voice to trusted messengers: Three tips to help journalists and other public communicators relay complex information in an age of political polarization.

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The 10 most popular posts on The Journalist’s Resource in 2021

by Carmen Nobel | December 30, 2021 December 30, 2021

Here are our 10 most popular posts of 2021, which supported journalists as they reported some of the biggest news stories of the year — including the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, the truck driver shortage and its effect on the global supply chain, and the debate about critical race theory.

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Economics, Health, Politics & Government

A health care journalist’s guide to prior authorization

by Kerry Dooley Young | December 23, 2021 December 27, 2021

Health insurance companies argue that prior authorization can reduce unnecessary procedures and health care costs. But doctors have concerns about the frequency of these requests, even for routine procedures, and the administrative burdens associated with them.

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Health

Interviewing nurses for your story? Diversify your sources with this guide to nursing specialty groups

by Naseem S. Miller | December 21, 2021 January 3, 2022

Nurses in different specialties can offer perspective not only about patient care, but also clinical research, ethical issues and management.

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Environment, Health

COVID-19 infections rise in cold temperatures year-round, study confirms

by Denise-Marie Ordway | December 20, 2021 January 8, 2022

Prior research on weather and COVID-19 transmission provides inconsistent results. A recent study shows transmission rates rise when temperatures drop or outdoor levels of ultraviolet radiation are high.

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