Tags: genetic testing

8/16/2018

Multigene test may find risk for common diseases, but there’s no evidence it will make anyone healthier

7/12/2018

Genetic testing to guide antidepressant choices: Big news coverage, but limited evidence

5/10/2018

Gene test for depression treatment: Realistic patient story helps keep WSJ article grounded

2 4/4/2018

Prostate cancer gene test: WSJ skirts around lack of long-term data

8/10/2017

NBC News says gene test ‘may help treat depression,’ but doesn’t back up claim

8/4/2017

STAT puts $950 DNA-based fertility test under the microscope

3 10/6/2015

Deep dive into the ethics and evidence underlying genetic testing in depression treatment

9/30/2015

A test that identifies women with breast cancer who can “skip chemo”? AP thoroughly analyzes the claim

8/18/2015

Strong report on study of broader multigene breast cancer testing

8 4/24/2015

Potential harms missing in coverage of Color Genomics cancer test

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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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