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Constraints on China’s Coverage of SARS

For a variety of reasons, neither the government nor the press handled the medical crisis well.

The Emotional Toll of Reporting on a Cancer Trial

‘I’d essentially planned to do a story about dying people with no real hope of a cure acting as guinea pigs.’

Helping Reporters Play the Medical Numbers Game

A journalist reminds us about how tricky putting ‘facts’ into perspective can be.

Critical Tools for Medical Reporting

A medical editor’s book provides advice and guidance for journalists.

Weighing Anecdotal Evidence Against the Studies

A reporter explores connections between increased rates of cancer and the changing lifestyle of Alaska Natives.

‘Living With Cancer’

A newspaper links forces with TV and radio to inform the community about the causes and consequences of this disease.

Transforming Medical Science Into Public Policy

An editorial writer describes her role in helping readers understand the issues.

Covering Ethical Debates About Medical Issues

Journalists in Nebraska played a role in informing people about the complexities of the science and ethics of medical research.

Reporting the Cloning Story: From Hype to Healthy Skepticism

Journalists can produce stronger stories by scrutinizing the motives, finances and personalities of researchers.

Mental Illness: Reporting on Maine’s Most Vulnerable Children

Doctors and social workers said she’d ‘never be able to tell the story.’ She did.