Devan Markham

Devan Markham is a journalist at NewsNation, where they cover health and science topics. They have written about various issues including STDs among older adults and the impact of Ozempic shortage on patients. Markham's work often focuses on public health and medical research, providing unique insights into these topics for their readers.

Biography:  https://www.newsnationnow.com/author/devan-markham/

81%

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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

88%

Examples:

  • In the article about STDs among older adults, the author seems to imply that sex is not discussed among older groups which contradicts research suggesting that sexual health education for seniors has been increasing in recent years.
  • The author presents a balanced view in most of their articles, but there are instances where they lean towards sensationalism.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • In the article about STDs among older adults, there is a mention of research by Matthew Lee Smith, an associate professor at the Texas A&M School of Public Health. However, no conflict of interest is disclosed.

Contradictions

82%

Examples:

  • The article about STDs among older adults contains contradictions regarding sex education for seniors and the role of nursing homes in the increase of STD cases.
  • The author states that syphilis cases have increased sevenfold, gonorrhea cases nearly fivefold and chlamydia cases have more than tripled over the past decade, but does not mention any potential reasons or contributing factors for this increase.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The article about STDs among older adults uses misleading information to suggest that sex is not discussed among older groups and that nursing homes are a primary cause for the increase in STD cases.
  • The title of the article implies that STDs are only a problem among older adults when in fact it mentions all ages throughout the body text.

Recent Articles

GLP-1 Drug Shortages: Trulicity, Ozempic, and Mounjaro in High Demand for Diabetes Management and Weight Loss

GLP-1 Drug Shortages: Trulicity, Ozempic, and Mounjaro in High Demand for Diabetes Management and Weight Loss

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Trulicity, and Mounjaro experience nationwide shortages due to high demand for their diabetes management and off-label weight loss uses. The FDA and various news sources report patients facing shortages of these medications, with root causes being aggressive marketing campaigns and off-label use. Boston University health economist Rena Conti attributes the issue to these factors.
STDs on the Rise Among Older Adults: A Growing Concern for Sex Education and Healthcare

STDs on the Rise Among Older Adults: A Growing Concern for Sex Education and Healthcare

Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 STDs are on the rise among older adults, with syphilis cases increasing sevenfold and gonorrhea cases nearly fivefold over the past decade. Chlamydia cases have more than tripled in just 10 years for adults aged 55 and older compared to the previous year. This increase could be due to a lack of sex education among this generation, as stated by Texas A&M professor Matthew Lee Smith.