Sharon Worcester is an award-winning medical journalist for MDedge News. She has been with the company since 1996, first as the Southeast Bureau Chief (1996-2009) when the company was known as International Medical News Group, then as a freelance writer (2010-2015) before returning as a reporter in 2015. She previously worked as a daily newspaper reporter covering health and local government. Sharon currently reports primarily on oncology and hematology. She has a BA from Eckerd College and an MA in Mass Communication/Print Journalism from the University of Florida. Connect with her via LinkedIn and follow her on twitter @SW_MedReporter.
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Digital health and big data: New tools for making the most of real-world evidence
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: August 19, 2019
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ASCO VTE guideline update: DOACs now an option for prevention, treatment
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: August 19, 2019
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PROMIS tools provide useful data for managing rheumatology patients
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: August 12, 2019
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State and federal efforts address rheumatology workforce issues
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: August 12, 2019
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Early pregnancy loss and abortion: Medical management is safe, effective
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: August 6, 2019
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Second trimester fetal loss: Shared decision-making, patient preference are key
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 29, 2019
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PRO tips: Incorporating patient-reported outcomes into routine care
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 26, 2019
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Advocacy 101: ACR efforts, and tips for making your voice heard
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 26, 2019
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Lupus nephritis treatment: Five key components
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 26, 2019
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Help needed: Rheumatologists can improve irAE management
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 26, 2019
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Focusing on wellness helps combat burnout
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 26, 2019
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IL-6, CRP are prognostic for checkpoint inhibition in melanoma
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 19, 2019
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Ovarian cancer diagnosed and treated earlier under ACA
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 18, 2019
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Abnormal uterine bleeding: When can you forgo biopsy?
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 12, 2019
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Bilateral salpingectomy gains favor for sterilization
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 9, 2019