Category: Journalism
New Drugs for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
| March 28, 2012 | Posted by Jane under GE Healthy Outlook, Health, Journalism, Medicine |
Three new game-changing drugs have been developed for the prevention of strokes in people with atrial fibrillation. The new designer drugs dabigatran, rivaroxaban and apixaban offer significant benefits compared to decades-old warfarin, but there are some downsides to consider. Atrial… more
The Health Benefits of Sleep
| March 4, 2012 | Posted by Jane under GE Healthy Outlook, Health, Journalism |
There are many health benefits of sleep, but improving the quantity and quality of sleep can be quite a challenge in a world that values continuous, 24 x 7 x 365 productivity. … more
How to Use Your iPad Without Neck Pain
| February 22, 2012 | Posted by Jane under Journalism, Writing |
Are you getting a sore neck from using your tablet computer? A new study at Harvard School of Public Health found it’s best to use your tablet at a high viewing angle on a table because that keeps your neck… more
Strange Health News Headline – Fizzy Drinks May Make Teens Explode
| November 7, 2011 | Posted by Jane under Health, Humour, Journalism, Uncategorized |
As a freelance health journalist, I cruise the digital headlines looking for story ideas about health news and medical innovations on a regular basis. Here’s one that grabbed my attention last week – “Fizzy Drinks May Make Teens Explode.” A… more
Medical Writing Tips from 2 Pro Writers
| June 21, 2011 | Posted by Jane under Health, Journalism, Medicine, Writing |
Recently I attended a professional development session about medical writing tips for success, held as part of the Professional Writers Association of Canada’s annual conference in Montreal. The two presenters provided a thorough overview about what it takes to be… more
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