"Having dedicated health reporters in key newsrooms makes a huge difference, and giving those reporters the time to cultivate their contacts, to dig through documents, to make OIA requests."
#RachelThomas, 2025
https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=61d7c2a9-7bca-435a-b796-b5d87c90ca92
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#podcasts #RNZ #MediaWatch #healthcare #NewsMedia #HealthReporting
"... pioneering research is underway to repurpose low-cost, off-patent medications such as beta-blockers to treat cancer.
The [Gillies McIndoe Research Institute] executive director Dr Swee Tan said a phase I clinical trial showed the drugs extended the life expectancy for glioblastoma brain cancer by five-and-a half months with minimal side effects."
#RachelThomas, 2023
#healthcare #cancer #OffPatent #GMRI #GilliesMcIndoeResearchInstitute
Another "pro-govt" article funded by the Public Interest Journalism Fund:
'Why it's a Bad Idea to Microwave Plastic', by #RachelThomas, 2022
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