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The FDA's approval of lecanemab and donanemab raise many questions, including about some potentially shady behavior, according to investigative journalists Jeanne Lenzer and Shannon Brownlee. My latest for @ahcj.bsky.socialhealthjournalism.org/blog/2024/10...

Reporters uncover conflicts and dubious data on latest Alzheimer’s drug

A blockbuster story in The BMJ showed major concerns surrounding the approval process, efficacy and safety of the Alzheimer’s drug donanemab.

could coops help solve the direct care worker crisis? My new article for @harvardchanschool.bsky.socialharvardpublichealth.org/policy-pract...#longtermcare#directcareworkers#homecare

Could worker cooperatives be a fix for the home care worker shortage?

The role of direct care worker is in short supply—the field is expected to add only a fourth of the jobs it needs in the next eight years.

Journalists: Join my @ahcj.bsky.social@tarahaelle.bsky.social#respiratory#viruseshealthjournalism.org/event/report...#Journalism

Reporting the respiratory triple threat: Preparing for flu, COVID and RSV season

In this webinar, we'll discuss how to report on the respiratory triple threat this season: the flu, COVID and RSV.

Tips for journalists looking at clinical trials and FDA recommendations from veteran investigative reporters Jeanne Lenzer and Shannon Brownlee via @ahcj.bsky.social

Got my Covid and flu shots yesterday. Some side effects (chills, headache, sore arm, fatigue) hit about 9 hours later. By hour 28 I felt fine. Minor inconvenience and so worth the extra protection. #getvaccinated.

My latest article for @ahcj.bsky.socialhealthjournalism.org/blog/2024/10...

Harris floats ‘Medicare at home’ proposal

Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a plan on Oct. 8 that would allow Medicare recepients to receive some long-term care services at home.

The next cover of The New Yorker, in which the magazine endorses Vice President Harris. — And I just overheard someone say “I’m not voting for Kamala because she’s a woman, I’m voting for Kamala because she wants me to have as many rights as a man”. This needs to be said more.

BREAKING NEWS: A state judge has stuck down Georgia's 6-week abortion ban that took effect in 2022. He said the law does not comply with the state constitution.

BREAKING: Judge rules Georgia’s restrictive abortion law unconstitutional

A state judge has struck down Georgia’s roughly six-week abortion ban. The 2019 law took effect in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

ugh. this guy is unfortunately my congressman. He's a Bozo and bad for the area. None of these realtors will get my business when I'm ready to sell my house.