Katherine Dillinger
Katherine Dillinger is a journalist at CNN who covers health and medical news. She has reported on a range of topics including chronic pain, bird flu outbreaks, and the use of gene-edited pig organs in transplants. Her work often highlights the impact of these issues on individuals and communities. Dillinger's reporting on the human cases of bird flu in Colorado and Michigan has provided important information about the spread of the virus and its effects on poultry workers. In her article about GLP-1 agonists, she explores the potential side effects of popular medications for diabetes and weight loss, including hair loss and suicidal thoughts. Dillinger's writing often emphasizes the importance of early management of pain and the need for better tools to fight chronic conditions.
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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
78%
Examples:
- In one article, the author implies that the US military is more likely to suffer from CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) than other individuals who may have experienced similar trauma.
- The author has a tendency to present information in a balanced manner. However, there are instances where the author's bias against certain topics or individuals is evident.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- In one article, the author mentions a ground cinnamon processor as the likely source of lead contamination in applesauce products linked with hundreds of illnesses among children in the US. The FDA has limited authority over foreign ingredient suppliers who do not directly ship product to the US.
- There are instances where the author's personal or financial interests may conflict with their reporting.
Contradictions
90%
Examples:
- Another instance is where the author mentions 51 million people having chronic pain in one article and 10,000 participants being surveyed in another.
- For example, one article states that there are seven confirmed human cases of bird flu in the U.S., while another article states that there are four poultry workers in Colorado who have been diagnosed with bird flu.
- In some articles, the author presents contradictory information such as different dates for events or different numbers of cases of a certain condition.
Deceptions
54%
Examples:
- In one article, the author states that there are limited authority over foreign ingredient suppliers who do not directly ship product to the US. This statement is deceptive because it implies that the FDA has no control over these suppliers when in fact they may have some authority.
- The author occasionally uses deceptive practices in their reporting.
Recent Articles
Three Workers at Colorado Egg Operation Diagnosed with Bird Flu, CDC Investigates
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024Three workers at a Colorado egg operation have tested positive for bird flu, known as H5N1, with mild symptoms including pink eye and respiratory problems. The CDC and Colorado Department of Public Health are investigating the cases, which mark the fifth instance in the US since 2020. Avian influenza (H5N1) primarily affects birds but can infect people through close contact. The CDC advises avoiding direct contact with infected birds and wearing protective equipment when handling poultry. 
Three Cases of Bird Flu Infection Reported in Colorado Poultry Workers: CDC Issues Warning
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024Three poultry workers in Colorado have been infected with a novel type of influenza, presumed to be bird flu, through contact with infected birds during culling operations. The individuals experienced mild symptoms and were not hospitalized. The CDC assesses the risk to the general public as low but advises avoiding close exposure to sick or dead animals and properly cooking poultry and eggs. Three Workers at Colorado Egg Operation Test Positive for Avian Influenza: CDC Sends Team to Support Investigation
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024Three workers at a commercial egg operation in Colorado have tested positive for avian influenza, amid an ongoing multistate outbreak affecting birds and dairy cattle. The risk assessment for the general public remains low, but experts advise against close or long exposure to sick or dead animals, animal poop or bedding. This is only the second such outbreak since December 2022 and comes as national concerns around avian flu reach new heights due to its jump from birds to cattle. 
Second Human Case of Bird Flu Identified in Michigan: H5N1 Virus Circulating Among Cows
Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024A second human case of bird flu has been identified in a Michigan farmworker, raising concerns over potential human-to-human transmission. The H5N1 virus has been spreading among birds and mammals worldwide since January 2022, affecting nearly 91 million in the US alone. The CDC advises limiting exposure to sick or dead animals and their waste, and provides guidance for poultry and livestock farmers on personal protective equipment. While the risk to the general public remains low if human infections remain sporadic without person-to-person spread, public health officials are closely monitoring the situation. 
Woman Receives Historic Genetically Modified Pig Organs in Groundbreaking Transplant Surgeries: A Potential Solution to the Organ Shortage Crisis?
Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024In groundbreaking surgeries at NYU Langone Health on April 24, 20XX, Lisa Pisano became the second person to receive genetically modified pig organs - a kidney and thymus gland. Suffering from heart failure and end-stage kidney disease, Pisano underwent a mechanical heart pump implantation before receiving the gene-edited pig transplants to prevent rejection. Dr. Robert Montgomery led both procedures, offering hope for thousands on the US organ waiting list where over 103,000 people wait and about 17 die daily due to lack of available organs. 
The Dark Side of Army Hand Grenade Training: Robert Card's Story
Broke On: Thursday, 07 March 2024Reservist Robert Card, an Army hand grenade training range instructor, suffered from traumatic injuries including nerve fiber degeneration and axonal loss after eight years of low-level blasts. He experienced paranoid delusions in 2019 but no evidence of CTE was found. Uncovering the Dangers of Tainted Spices: A Look at Cinnamon and Turmeric Contamination in Food Products
Broke On: Thursday, 08 February 2024The article discusses the safety issues of cinnamon used in food products, especially from Ecuador and Sri Lanka. It reports that some sources have been found to contain high levels of lead and other harmful substances, posing a risk to consumers. The FDA has recalled some applesauce products with tainted cinnamon sticks sourced from Sri Lanka, but has limited authority over foreign suppliers. It also mentions that turmeric is another spice that has been intentionally adulterated by sellers. 
FDA Investigates Potential Hair Loss, Suicidal Thoughts Linked to GLP-1 Drugs Wegovy and Ozempic
Broke On: Saturday, 06 January 2024The FDA is investigating potential side effects of semaglutide, including hair loss and suicidal thoughts. Reports suggest that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may cause alopecia and aspiration in some patients.