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Sophie Putka

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Sophie Putka

Sophie Putka joined the enterprise and investigative team at 番茄社区 in August of 2021. She鈥檚 written stories for the Wall Street Journal, Discover, Business Insider, Inverse, Cannabis Wire, and more. Sophie graduated from CUNY鈥檚 Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Health and Science program, and got her bachelor鈥檚 degree from Brown University. She was recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists鈥� Mark of Excellence Awards for her COVID-19 video coverage. Send story tips to s.putka@medpagetoday.com.

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Have Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Really Increased?

The answer may have more to do with how we track them, experts say

Flooding May Be the Climate Health Hazard of Our Time, Report Suggests

Health effects are distributed inequitably, but clinicians have an important role to play

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Metformin Use Linked to Fewer Asthma Attacks

Addition of GLP-1 drugs led to an even greater reduction

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CDC Advisors Defend Infection Control Draft Guidance

HICPAC supports surgical masks for airborne pathogens, sick workers returning after 3 days

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How Often Do Doctors Use New Weight-Loss Drugs in Kids?

番茄社区 analysis finds large increases in prescribing of GLP-1 agonists

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Are There Some Words That Doctors Should Never Use?

Alternative phrasing can open dialogue and built trust with seriously ill patients, experts say

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Asthma Tied to Memory Difficulties in Kids

Relationship was stronger in kids with earlier onset of asthma

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Increased Mortality Risk Among Socially Isolated Older Adults With COPD

Social isolation may lead to fewer resources for managing the condition

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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Increased Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity in Kids

This association could provide insights into future treatment paradigms for kids

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New Elective for Med Students Gives Credit for Parenting, Caregiving

The elective allows new parents to spend time with their child while gaining knowledge

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