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Rachael Robertson

Rachael Robertson

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Rachael Robertson

Rachael Robertson joined the enterprise and investigative team at MedPage Today in March of 2023. Her print, data, and audio stories have appeared in Everyday Health, Gizmodo, the Bronx Times, and multiple podcasts. Rachael is a member of NLGJA, which awarded her a scholarship towards her studies at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, where she focused on health and science reporting. She got her bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts with a minor in Global Health Studies from Allegheny College. Before journalism, Rachael worked for an elder care program in New York City. Send story tips to r.robertson@medpagetoday.com.

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INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

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This past week in healthcare investigations

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Maternal Obesity Linked to Sudden Unexpected Infant Death

Researchers found a dose-dependent link but causal mechanism remains unclear

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Gynecology Queries Surged After Barbie Movie Release

But how did the "Barbie effect" impact those searches?

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FDA OKs First Orally Dissolving Birth Control Pill

Opens up options for people who have trouble swallowing

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Does Ronny Jackson Have an Active Medical License?

The question arose after his memo on Trump's treatment following an assassination attempt

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Cannabis Use in Pregnancy May Mean Worse Outcomes for Moms

Retrospective study suggests greater risk of preeclampsia, other adverse maternal health outcomes

Global IT Outage Hobbles EHR Systems, Leaving Docs Scrambling

Surgeries, medical appointments canceled across the U.S. after bungled software update

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MedPod Today: Administrative Harm; GOP-Backed Alternative to IVF? 'Zebra' Stories

MedPage Today reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics

The Olympics Don't Allow Doping. This Competition Will Encourage It.

But how will athletes who get a boost to push the limits of achievement fare?

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Newborn Screening Downgrades Prevalence of SMA

The first spinal muscular atrophy prevalence data based on screening came in lower than expected

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