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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New ACOG opinions address gynecologic concerns in young cancer patients
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 22, 2014
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Natalizumab discontinuation ups MS reactivation risk
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 17, 2014
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Findings support endovascular-first approach for ruptured VAAs
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 17, 2014
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A teen-focused STD prevention program reduced gonorrhea incidence
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 16, 2014
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Meds fall short for type B dissection
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 16, 2014
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Birth registry data demonstrate familial cerebral palsy risk
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 15, 2014
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Nurse-managed protocols benefit outpatients with chronic disease
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 14, 2014
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Intrahepatic Interferon Signaling May Predict Hepatitis C Outcome
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 11, 2014
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Intrahepatic interferon signaling may predict hepatitis C outcome
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 11, 2014
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Stress, negative emotions may up stroke and TIA risk
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 10, 2014
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Secukinumab bests etanercept, placebo for sustained improvement of psoriasis
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 9, 2014
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Genital warts incidence drops among college students in wake of HPV vaccine
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 8, 2014
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Fewer than 10% of HCV-infected patients complete treatment
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 3, 2014
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Fewer than 10% of HCV-infected patients complete treatment
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 3, 2014
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Enhanced education, customized follow-up options improve STD retesting rates
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- Sharon Worcester
Publish date: July 3, 2014