Annalisa Merelli

General Assignment Reporter Annalisa (Nalis) Merelli is a general assignment reporter at STAT. Prior to joining the newsroom, she worked as a reporter and editor at Quartz, Narratively, Global Voices, Motherland Magazine, The India Tube, and Fabrica. She hails from Bergamo, Italy, and lived in France and India before moving to the U.S. Merelli has a strong background in reporting on various topics including global health issues such as maternal health and infectious diseases. Her work has appeared in numerous publications both online and in print.

Biography:  https://www.statnews.com/staff/annalisa-merelli/

87%

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The Daily's Verdict

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Bias

92%

Examples:

  • Among the causes of infant deaths, one increased the most: congenital abnormalities, which increased 22.9% in Texas in children between 2021 and 2022.
  • The findings show the huge impact that a restriction on abortion can have, even starting from low levels of access.
  • What we know from the literature is that any infant death is a traumatic event to experience.

Conflicts of Interest

88%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Researchers followed about half of the enrolled patients for a year and found that nearly 30% of matched patients made a meaningful recovery within six months.
  • Study published in JAMA Network Open found a significant increase in early-onset dementia among 9/11 first responders compared to the general population.
  • The average age at menarche (first period) decreased from 12.5 years to 11.9 years between 1950-1969 and 2000-2005.

Deceptions

78%

Examples:

  • Among younger patients with fewer health conditions and less severe injuries, at least 50% regained some independence.
  • The most effective way to prevent these unnecessary infant deaths is clearly to not restrict abortion.
  • To learn more about those potential recovery pathways, Bodien and her colleagues enrolled close to 3,100 patients with TBI across 18 trauma centers in the U.S. between 2014 and 2021.

Recent Articles

New Study: Texas Infant Deaths Surge 12.9% After Strict Abortion Ban Implemented

New Study: Texas Infant Deaths Surge 12.9% After Strict Abortion Ban Implemented

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 September 2021 A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics links Texas' strict abortion ban to a 12.9% increase in infant deaths and higher rates of unintentional injuries and necrotizing enterocolitis compared to the rest of the US. The study, which analyzed monthly death certificate data from 2021 to 2022, emphasizes the need for further investigation into restrictive abortion policies' potential impact on infant health.
New Research Links 9/11 Dust Exposure to Early Onset Dementia in First Responders

New Research Links 9/11 Dust Exposure to Early Onset Dementia in First Responders

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 New research suggests that first responders to the 9/11 terror attacks faced a hidden cost for their heroism: an increased risk of early onset dementia. Two studies published in JAMA Network Open found that severe exposure to World Trade Center debris significantly raised the likelihood of developing dementia before age 65, with those in the most exposed group being over nine times more at risk. Protective equipment may help mitigate this risk should a similar disaster occur again.
CDC Recommends Doxycycline as Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Against STIs: A Game Changer in Sexual Health

CDC Recommends Doxycycline as Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Against STIs: A Game Changer in Sexual Health

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 The CDC recommends using doxycycline as a post-exposure prophylaxis against bacterial STIs for men who have sex with men and transgender women, reducing chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea infections by over 70%, 70%, and approximately 50% respectively. This is the first time doxycycline has been used prophylactically against STIs. The CDC emphasizes this as part of a comprehensive sexual health approach, encouraging risk reduction counseling, STI screening and treatment, recommended vaccination, and linkage to HIV PrEP or other services.
Decreasing Age of First Periods: Implications and Factors for Girls' Health

Decreasing Age of First Periods: Implications and Factors for Girls' Health

Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Studies show a decreasing average age of menarche (onset of menstruation) in recent decades, particularly among Black children and those of lower socioeconomic status. Factors contributing to this trend include obesity, poor diet, stress, adverse childhood experiences, endocrine disruptors, and technology use. Early menstruation increases risks for cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, and other health issues. Parents should encourage healthy habits and regular check-ups to support their children's overall wellbeing.
New Studies Question Early Decisions to Withdraw Life Support for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients

New Studies Question Early Decisions to Withdraw Life Support for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients

Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 New studies challenge early decisions to withdraw life support for severe traumatic brain injury patients, revealing that some may regain independence if given more time. Among younger patients with fewer health conditions and less severe injuries, over 50% recovered some level of independence. Mathematical models suggest a more cautious approach is needed when making decisions on life support withdrawal.
Study Uncovers Molecular Changes in Multiple Organs from Rats During Exercise Training

Study Uncovers Molecular Changes in Multiple Organs from Rats During Exercise Training

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 In a groundbreaking study, researchers uncovered molecular changes in various organs of rats after eight weeks of endurance training. The most significant alterations occurred in the adrenal gland, with sex-specific differences in immune signalling molecules and proteins also detected in the liver.
New Study Links High Niacin Levels to Increased Heart Disease Risk through Inflammation and Blood Vessel Damage

New Study Links High Niacin Levels to Increased Heart Disease Risk through Inflammation and Blood Vessel Damage

Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 A new study published in Nature Medicine has found that high levels of niacin, an essential B vitamin commonly added to cereals and breads as a fortificant, may increase the risk of heart disease by triggering inflammation and damaging blood vessels. The metabolic product of excess niacin, 4PY, is linked to an increased risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke.
Blue Zones: How Ikaria's Residents Live Longer and Healthier with the Mediterranean Diet, Probiotics, Naps and Socializing

Blue Zones: How Ikaria's Residents Live Longer and Healthier with the Mediterranean Diet, Probiotics, Naps and Socializing

Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024 How to Boost Your Brain Health Like the Blue Zones Residents