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Richard Franki

Richard Franki is the associate editor who writes and creates graphs. He started with the company in 1987, when it was known as the International Medical News Group. In his years as a journalist, Richard has worked for Cap Cities/ABC, Disney, Harcourt, Elsevier, Quadrant, Frontline, and Internet Brands. In the 1990s, he was a contributor to the ill-fated Indications column, predecessor of Livin' on the MDedge.

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U.S. flu activity picks up slightly

U.S. flu activity picks up slightly

Author:
Richard Franki
Publish date: January 25, 2016

There were no states in the “high” range of influenza-like illness (ILI) activity during week 14 of the 2015-2016 flu season, but there were more stat...

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Former smokers turning to e-cigarettes

Former smokers turning to e-cigarettes

Author:
Richard Franki
Publish date: December 29, 2015

Just over 55% of adults who quit smoking cigarettes less than a year before had tried an electronic cigarette, and 22% were currently using them in 20...

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Flu activity increases slightly across U.S.

Flu activity increases slightly across U.S.

Author:
Richard Franki
Publish date: December 18, 2015

South Carolina remained the hot spot for week 9 of the U.S. flu season and the rest of the country saw a slight increase in activity, the CDC reported...

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