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