Isabella Cueto

Isabella Cueto is a chronic disease reporter at STAT. She joined in 2021 as the inaugural Sharon Begley-STAT Science Reporting Fellow. Before coming to STAT, Isabella covered local issues in California, South Carolina, and South Florida. She is from Miami and speaks Spanish. Cueto's work has been recognized by the National Association of Science Writers, the South Carolina Press Association, and the Society of Professional Journalists. She is based in Washington, D.C.

Biography:  https://www.statnews.com/staff/isabella-cueto/

95%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

92%

Examples:

  • About half of all oral cavity and pharynx cancers in men were due to alcohol.
  • Alcohol came in third with 5% of cases in men and women over 30 attributable to drinking.
  • Even relatively low amounts of drinking might carry certain risks.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

91%

Examples:

  • Alcohol came in third with 5% of cases in men and women over 30 attributable to drinking.
  • Female breast cancer was the most common type with cases attributable to alcohol, with about 44,000 cases in 2019 alone linked to drinking.
  • Men’s share of alcohol-attributable liver cancer cases was three times higher than women’s (23% versus 8%).
  • Over a quarter of larynx cancer deaths were attributable to drinking.
  • Women had a higher percentage of alcohol-attributable oral cavity, esophageal, and pharyngeal cancers (25%) compared to men (17%)

Deceptions

95%

Examples:

  • The article claims 'It’s hard to get specific on antigens because viruses and other infectious diseases are constantly circulating through the population.' This statement implies that the author believes that it is difficult to identify which virus or bacteria caused the illness. However, research has identified several viruses and bacteria associated with ME/CFS.
  • The article states 'For decades, it was considered a women’s condition, and patients were told it was all in their heads.' This statement implies that the author believes that this has been true for decades. However, research leaves no doubt that ME/CFS is a disease with clear biological hallmarks.

Recent Articles

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New Hope for Autoimmune Disorders: CAR-T Cell Therapies Show Promise in Treating Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 Researchers are exploring new ways to use CAR-T cell therapies for treating autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis and lupus, following successful results in destroying pathogenic B cells in blood cancers. Kyverna Therapeutics' publication of clinical findings on engineered CAR-T cells depleting pathogenic B cells in progressive multiple sclerosis has accelerated research efforts.
Half of US Adult Cancer Cases and Deaths Preventable: Smoking, Obesity, Alcohol, Inactivity, UV Radiation

Half of US Adult Cancer Cases and Deaths Preventable: Smoking, Obesity, Alcohol, Inactivity, UV Radiation

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Recent American Cancer Society studies reveal that nearly half of US cancer cases and deaths could be prevented through lifestyle changes. Leading causes include smoking (56% men, 39.9% women), excess body weight (7.6%), alcohol consumption (5.4%), physical inactivity (3.1%), and UV radiation exposure (4.6%). Making lifestyle adjustments like quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol, staying active, and protecting from UV rays could prevent 40% of adult cancer cases.
New Insights into the Role of AHR in Regulating T Cell CXCL13 Production and Potential Therapeutic Strategies for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

New Insights into the Role of AHR in Regulating T Cell CXCL13 Production and Potential Therapeutic Strategies for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 New research reveals the role of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) in regulating T cell production of CXCL13, a key chemoattractant for B cells in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). An imbalance between PD-1/ICOS CXCL13+ T cells and CD96hi IL-22+ T cells contributes to SLE pathology. Insufficient AHR activation leads to excess disease-causing T peripheral helper cells, while activating the AHR pathway or limiting interferon could potentially cure lupus.
Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Physiological Focal Point for Fatigue in ME/CFS Patients

Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Physiological Focal Point for Fatigue in ME/CFS Patients

Broke On: Wednesday, 21 February 2024 Scientists have discovered a link between brain imbalance and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). The study is the first to identify a physiological focal point for fatigue in this population. Patients with CFS/ME suffer from disabling symptoms, but uncovering their biological basis has been challenging. Fatigue in ME/CFS may be caused by dysfunction of brain regions that drive the motor cortex and changes in the brain may alter patients' tolerance for exertion and perception of fatigue.