DeeDee Stiepan,

Dee Dee Stiepan was born in the United States and has been working as a journalist for several years. She specializes in reporting on health-related topics such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, cognitive impairment and aging. Her work is known for its clarity and accuracy.

Biography:  https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-10-expert-dementia.html

38%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The sentence 'A CBC tells you the different cells in your blood and whether they're abnormal or normal.' is deceptive because it implies that the CBC can diagnose conditions, which is not true.
  • The sentence 'Dr. Craig says this isn't because of the amount of blood being collected.' is deceptive because it suggests that dizziness after a collection process is normal, which may not always be true.
  • The sentence 'There are now ways of looking for small amounts of cancer circulating in your blood.' is deceptive because it suggests that these tests are reliable and accurate when there may be limitations to their effectiveness.
  • The sentence 'We're looking for cells and molecules that are in the blood, such as glucose. And there are many molecules that are in our food, and we absorb them into our blood.' is deceptive because it implies that fasting before a test is necessary when it may not be.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The sentence 'A CBC tells you the different cells in your blood and whether they're abnormal or normal.' is deceptive because it implies that the CBC can diagnose conditions, which is not true.
  • The sentence 'Dr. Craig says this isn't because of the amount of blood being collected.' is deceptive because it suggests that dizziness after a collection process is normal, which may not always be true.
  • The sentence 'There are now ways of looking for small amounts of cancer circulating in your blood.' is deceptive because it suggests that these tests are reliable and accurate when there may be limitations to their effectiveness.
  • The sentence 'We're looking for cells and molecules that are in the blood, such as glucose. And there are many molecules that are in our food, and we absorb them into our blood.' is deceptive because it implies that fasting before a test is necessary when it may not be.

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Understanding Blood Tests: What They Reveal About Your Health

Understanding Blood Tests: What They Reveal About Your Health

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Blood tests are crucial in diagnosing and managing health conditions. They provide valuable information about our biochemical state, detect potential diseases, monitor ongoing health conditions, and recommend preventive care. Different types of blood tests exist to diagnose various health issues such as CBC, lipid testing for heart disease or high cholesterol levels, and glucose screening for overweight/obese individuals over 40. Abnormal results may require additional testing for confirmation and diagnosis. Always consult with a healthcare professional before interpreting any test results.