Posted by Gary Schwitzer in Cancer, Health care journalism, Screening
Gina Kolata had her article in the Times – subject of my blog earlier today (below).
Later, the American Cancer Society issued this news release (Is it a retraction? Is it a correction? Is it ‘we wish we hadn’t said that to the NYT?’ Is it “Gina Kolata got it wrong?’ What is it?).
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We look for more critical analysis of FDA expedited approval of a new drug like this.
Five-star story on small study that tries to counter large body of evidence on soy supplements for hot flashes.
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Roshan posted on October 21, 2009 at 6:20 pm
I think it’s Gina Kolata got it wrong. She has shown an inclination to hype and misquote others. Kolata is not to be trusted with her reporting.