Roni Caryn
Roni Caryn Rabin is a health reporter on the Science desk of The New York Times. She covers maternal and child health, racial and economic disparities in health care, adverse effects of drugs and medical devices, organ transplantation technology, and the influence of money on medicine. Rabin started writing about health when her father developed amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (A.L.S.), a debilitating neurological illness that paralyzes the body but not cognition. This experience led her to become aware of the importance of social determinants in one's lifelong health trajectory, which she incorporates into her coverage. Rabin contributed to The Times' coverage of the Covid pandemic, which won a Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 2021. She has also reported on the Israel-Hamas war and has a strong commitment to journalistic ethics and avoiding conflicts of interest.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
88%
Examples:
- The author occasionally presents information in a sensationalized manner, such as describing organs from genetically engineered pigs as potentially making dialysis obsolete and using a dramatic title for an article about the assassination of Hamas deputy.
Conflicts of Interest
54%
Examples:
- In an article about a pig kidney transplant, the author discloses potential conflicts of interest by mentioning that organs from genetically engineered pigs could make dialysis obsolete.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- In an article about Israel-Hamas war, the author includes a list of past assassinations and attacks by Israel but fails to mention their relevance or connection to the current situation.
- In the article about meningitis infections, the author contradicts themselves by reporting last year's increase in cases while ignoring other factors that contribute to the rise.
Deceptions
44%
Examples:
- In an article about organ transplants from genetically modified pigs, the author selectively reports on recent outbreaks caused by an unusual strain of N. meningitidis called ST-1466 while ignoring other factors that contribute to the increase in cases.
- In an article about the Israel-Hamas war, the author deceptively presents Saleh al-Arouri's death as a positive step towards destroying Hamas when it may actually disrupt negotiations for hostage release and lead to a wider war.
Recent Articles
Colon Cancer in Young Adults: Warning Signs and Risk Factors
Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024Colon cancer cases among young adults, particularly under 50, are on the rise with blood in stools being a significant warning sign. Other symptoms include abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, and anemia. Early detection is crucial for better treatment outcomes and saving lives. 
New USPSTF Guidelines: Mammograms Every Other Year for Women Aged 40 and Above
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024The US Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that women get mammograms every other year starting at age 40, following rising breast cancer rates among younger women. The new guidelines bring the USPSTF closer in line with other health organizations and require insurers to cover mammograms for women in their 40s, but concerns remain over potential harms and costs for supplemental screening. 
Massachusetts General Hospital Completes World's First Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant in Human History
Broke On: Thursday, 04 April 2024Massachusetts General Hospital completes world's first genetically modified pig kidney transplant, marking a significant milestone in medical history. 
CDC Alerts Health Care Providers of Rise in Bacterial Infections Caused by Meningococcus
Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024The CDC has issued an alert to healthcare providers about a rise in bacterial infections caused by Neisseria meningitidis, also known as meningococcus. This condition can cause inflammation of the lining around your brain and spinal cord, leading to meningitis. There are six types of serogroups: A, B, C, W, X and Y. The four groups that affect the United States are B, C, W and Y. 
Pig Kidney Transplanted into Human for First Time: Richard Slayman's Story Offers Hope to Hundreds of Thousands with Failed Kidneys
Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024A pig kidney was successfully transplanted into a living person for the first time on March 21, 2024. Richard Slayman of Weymouth, Massachusetts received an experimental solution after his donated human kidney failed and he went back on dialysis for over a year. This breakthrough offers hope to hundreds of thousands of Americans whose kidneys have failed. 
Israel's Long History Of Assassination Attempts In Lebanon
Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024On January 2, a drone strike in Beirut's southern suburbs left Saleh al-Arouri dead. Six others including high-ranking Hamas military commanders Samir Findi and Azzam al-Aqraa were also assassinated. Israel has targeted Palestinian leaders in Lebanon for decades, a stronghold of Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas.