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David Tougeron is a gastroenterologist and digestive oncologist at Poitiers University Hospital in Poitiers, France. He has published research on colorectal cancer with microsatellite instability (MSI) and the prognosis of nonmetastatic MSI colorectal cancers.

Biography:  https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/french-cohort-shows-good-prognosis-msi-colorectal-cancer-2024a10005vl

52%

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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

0%

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Conflicts of Interest

50%

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Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Glyoxylic acid has recently been introduced into certain cosmetic products (such as shampoo, styling lotion, and straightening products), often as a replacement for formaldehyde, which is irritating and possibly carcinogenic.
  • The 10% glyoxylic acid in the hair product caused the kidney damage.
  • the patient reported a burning sensation during each procedure, followed by scalp ulcers. Upon examination, medical staff found that her blood tested positive for increased plasma creatinine levels.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Hair-Straightening Products with Glyoxylic Acid Linked to Acute Kidney Failure Risk

Hair-Straightening Products with Glyoxylic Acid Linked to Acute Kidney Failure Risk

Broke On: Thursday, 28 March 2024 Hair-straightening products containing glyoxylic acid have been linked to acute kidney failure risk. The use of these products has resulted in the accumulation of calcium oxalate crystals in the kidneys, which can lead to severe renal damage. Several cases have been reported where women experienced repeated episodes of acute kidney injury after receiving hair-straightening treatments at a salon using glyoxylic acid creams.