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Tuller & Rehmeyer in STAT: Why did it take the CDC so long to reverse course..

Kalliope

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Great work by journalists Julie Rehmeyer and David Tuller.

From their STAT article, the following recommendation is excellent and very important:
Second, the CDC must actively disseminate the news that it no longer recommends these two ineffective and possibly harmful therapies and that no legitimate evidence supports their use. This should be part of a muscular plan, coordinated with the National Institutes of Health and other agencies, to counter the prevalent myths about ME/CFS among doctors, other health care providers, and the general public.

It is crucial for the CDC and NIH to tackle the prevalent myths about ME/CFS (ie, the prevalent myths that many doctors still hold, that ME/CFS is "all in the mind").
 
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Very true. The reason Michael Sharpe hates social media is that he can't control it.

Wessely, White & Sharpe prefer having (insidious) quiet words with publishers and university department heads to achieve their objectives...
Yes, I don't think anyone of them would have thought that the internet would eventually be their downfall.
If it wasn't for that damn pesky internet they would have gotten away with it all.
 
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@ Liessa - good point.

For those who are not familiar with STAT - here is how this organization is described. See, https://www.statnews.com/about/

About Us

STAT delivers fast, deep, and tough-minded journalism. We take you inside science labs and hospitals, biotech boardrooms, and political backrooms. We dissect crucial discoveries. We examine controversies and puncture hype. We hold individuals and institutions accountable. We introduce you to the power brokers and personalities who are driving a revolution in human health. These are the stories that matter to us all.

Boston • Washington • New York • San Francisco • Los Angeles • Cleveland • Atlanta

What’s STAT all about?
STAT is a national publication focused on finding and telling compelling stories about health, medicine, and scientific discovery. We produce daily news, investigative articles, and narrative projects in addition to multimedia features. We tell our stories from the places that matter to our readers — research labs, hospitals, executive suites, and political campaigns.

Why did you call it STAT?
In medical parlance, “stat” means important and urgent, and that’s what we’re all about — quickly and smartly delivering good stories. Read more about the origins of our name here.

Who’s behind the new publication?STAT is produced by Boston Globe Media. Our headquarters is located in Boston but we have bureaus in Washington, New York, Cleveland, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. It was started by John Henry, the owner of Boston Globe Media and the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox. Rick Berke is executive editor.

So is STAT part of The Boston Globe?They’re distinct properties but the two share content and complement one another.

Is it free?
Much of STAT is free. We also offer STAT Plus, a premium subscription plan that includes exclusive reporting about the pharmaceutical and biotech industries as well as other benefits. Learn more about it here.

Who’s working for STAT?
Some of the best-sourced science, health, and biotech journalists in the country, as well as motion graphics artists and data visualization specialists. Our team includes talented writers, editors, and producers capable of the kind of explanatory journalism that complicated science issues sometimes demand.

Who’s your audience?You. Even if you don’t work in science, have never stepped foot in a hospital, or hated high school biology, we’ve got something for you. And for the lab scientists, health professionals, business leaders, and policy makers, we think you’ll find coverage here that interests you, too. The world of health, science, and medicine is booming and yielding fascinating stories. We explore how they affect us all.

How often is the site updated?We’ve created a thriving news site and publish content throughout the day. We have daily newsletters, including our flagship newsletter “Morning Rounds” and our national biotech blast, “The Readout.” Sign up for our newsletters here.

How will I be able to keep up with STAT’s coverage?Visit our site, and visit often. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter @statnews.
 

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People's energy is very limited. For me I have thought what has been happening to our forum was so important that it's where most of my energy has gone, especially knowing that if I don't keep up the info probably won't be there later.

I am grateful that there are others not involved in the forum who have been able to continue with bringing important info to public awareness
 
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