Categories: Associated Press

10/3/2017

AP’s write-up on a new continuous blood sugar monitor–where’s the proof that it works?

9/21/2017

AP’s story on cancer immunotherapy quickly mentions low success rate

9/6/2017

Anecdotes dominate AP’s story on EMTs using nitrous oxide for pain relief

8/7/2017

AP story says new drug ‘cures’ hepatitis C, but that’s no guarantee patients will be spared cirrhosis or liver cancer

6/27/2017

It’s still a conflict of interest when a source ‘wasn’t part of the research’ but is a consultant for the drug company

4/18/2017

AP story on trans fats ban: Strong on sourcing, but left out key detail about study findings

4/14/2017

Lack of independent sources hinders AP story on new drug that treats side effect caused by antipsychotics

1 3/16/2017

AP’s evidence-free story on ‘baby box’ giveaway suggests company had an inventive marketing success

3/6/2017

AP doesn’t sugar coat harms of CAR-T therapy for lymphoma

2/28/2017

A ‘microbiome’ skin lotion tested on 5 people gets little scrutiny by AP

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Puleeeeease... this 'game changer' weight loss drug causes more nausea and vomiting than a placebo. Some game, some change. My friend Gary would spank you for using the eighth word medical reporters should never, ever use. @garyschwitzer @thackerpd
https://www.healthnewsreview.org/toolkit/just-journalists-writing-tips-case-studies/7-words-and-more-you-shouldnt-use-in-medical-news/ https://twitter.com/OttawaCitizen/status/1361426796126830597

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A scary @statnews Op-Ed warns that govt attempts to rein in Pharma may cut off access to "life-changing" drugs.

It takes @garyschwitzer to let us know: the author spent 10 years as Pfizer's public-policy chief. https://twitter.com/garyschwitzer/status/1360325022578053123

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.@TranspariMED criticizes STAT op-ed for not disclosing pharma funding of author’s institute - similar to criticism we’ve made of STAT op-eds in the past. @transparify @ThinkTankWatch @icer_review https://www.healthnewsreview.org/2021/02/transparency-watchdog-criticizes-stats-non-disclosure-on-pro-pharma-op-ed/

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