Tags: stroke

2 8/29/2018

WSJ reporter claims a carotid artery scan ‘saved’ his life — but there’s no way to know that

4/30/2018

In comparison of clot-busting drugs, HealthDay gets props for being clear on costs and harms

1/29/2018

Though it may reduce impact of a stroke, blood clot removal surgery is not without risks

9/30/2016

ABC story on stroke surgery: More needed on costs, harms, conflicts of interest

6/30/2016

It’s never OK to use ‘groundbreaking treatment for strokes’ when it’s never been tested in people

6/8/2016

Medical Daily story on stem cells for stroke needed injection of independent viewpoints

4/25/2016

NBC story built around one patient’s amazing stroke recovery; skimps on data suggesting result is unusual

4/13/2016

Aspirin report from CBS doesn’t go much beyond the news release

4/13/2016

An array of sources make this STAT story on aspirin task force recommendations very strong

5/7/2015

Philadelphia Inquirer highlights FDA “loophole” allowing use of heart device without testing

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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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