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MedPage Today is a trusted source for clinical news coverage across various medical specialties. The site covers all the latest clinical news, findings, and announcements that are likely to impact healthcare professionals in the US. MedPage Today's reporters are longtime experts in their beats and adhere to strict editorial guidelines. They attend approximately 75 medical conferences a year to bring readers comprehensive coverage across all major specialties. The site also covers political developments affecting healthcare, with a Washington office reporting on Congress, the Supreme Court, HHS, and the White House.

94%

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

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • The article states that smartphone tests accurately and reliably detected frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), also known as frontotemporal dementia (FTD). However, this statement is misleading because it implies that these tests can diagnose FTD when they are only able to detect its presence.
  • The author claims that smartphone measures were more sensitive to early symptoms than the MCA. However, this statement is also misleading because it implies that these tests are better at detecting FTD in its early stages when they have not been shown to be more sensitive or accurate than other methods.

Recent Articles

  • Prenatal Cannabis Use and Maternal Health Outcomes: Risks of Gestational Hypertension, Preeclampsia, Placental Abruption, and Weight Issues

    Prenatal Cannabis Use and Maternal Health Outcomes: Risks of Gestational Hypertension, Preeclampsia, Placental Abruption, and Weight Issues

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that pregnant women using cannabis were more likely to develop pregnancy-induced hypertension, placenta separation, preeclampsia, and experience weight issues. Given the potential risks associated with prenatal cannabis use, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends avoiding marijuana during pregnancy.
  • New Study Reveals Which Antidepressants Are Most Likely to Cause Weight Gain

    New Study Reveals Which Antidepressants Are Most Likely to Cause Weight Gain

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that escitalopram and paroxetine users gained roughly 1 pound more than sertraline users after six months, with a higher likelihood of gaining at least 5% of their baseline weight. Bupropion saw the least amount of weight gain among first-line antidepressants. The study offers more detailed information on antidepressant impact on weight gain and aims to help providers and patients make informed decisions.
  • New Study: Semaglutide in Ozempic Reduces Risk of Serious Kidney Outcomes, Major Cardiovascular Events, and Death for Diabetes Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

    New Study: Semaglutide in Ozempic Reduces Risk of Serious Kidney Outcomes, Major Cardiovascular Events, and Death for Diabetes Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

    Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 New findings from the FLOW trial show semaglutide, a compound in Ozempic, reduces risk of serious kidney outcomes, major cardiovascular events and death for diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease.
  • Bird Flu Outbreak in Cambodia: A Global Call to Action for Disease Surveillance and Preparedness

    Bird Flu Outbreak in Cambodia: A Global Call to Action for Disease Surveillance and Preparedness

    Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 A deadly outbreak of bird flu in Cambodia triggers a global response, underscoring the importance of international collaboration and preparedness to prevent pandemics. The WHO and FAO work with countries to strengthen surveillance systems, improve diagnostics, and develop contingency plans.
  • New AAP Policy: HIV-Positive Mothers Can Safely Breastfeed with Proper Medication and Guidelines

    New AAP Policy: HIV-Positive Mothers Can Safely Breastfeed with Proper Medication and Guidelines

    Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024 The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its policy, allowing HIV-positive mothers to breastfeed their babies if they are on effective antiretroviral medication and follow guidelines. This reverses decades-old advice due to the significant reduction in HIV transmission risk via breast milk, now less than 1%. Mothers must exclusively breastfeed for six months and initiate ART early in pregnancy for this approach.
  • CDC Warns of Global Threat as Clade I Monkeypox Cases Surge in Democratic Republic of Congo: Nearly 20,000 Suspected Cases, 975 Deaths

    CDC Warns of Global Threat as Clade I Monkeypox Cases Surge in Democratic Republic of Congo: Nearly 20,000 Suspected Cases, 975 Deaths

    Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 A recent surge of suspected clade I mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with nearly 20,000 suspected cases and 975 deaths, poses a significant global threat due to its higher severity and transmissibility compared to clade II. The CDC is increasing surveillance, expanding diagnostic testing capacity, and coordinating a vaccination program to protect those at highest risk. Public health measures such as promoting safe sex practices, avoiding close contact with infected individuals or animals, and practicing good hand hygiene can also help prevent the spread of mpox.
  • GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Psychiatric Issues: Two Cases of Depression and Suicidal Ideation Linked to Semaglutide

    GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Psychiatric Issues: Two Cases of Depression and Suicidal Ideation Linked to Semaglutide

    Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Two case studies presented at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting suggest a potential link between GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and psychiatric issues, including depression and suicidal ideation. The medication, which acts on the brain to modulate food intake and reward, has been associated with approximately 60 reported cases of suicidal ideation since 2018. Further research is needed to identify specific proteins or enzymes that may exacerbate psychological conditions and contribute to these risks.
  • New USPSTF Guidelines: Women Age 40 and Older Should Get Mammograms Every Other Year for Breast Cancer Detection

    New USPSTF Guidelines: Women Age 40 and Older Should Get Mammograms Every Other Year for Breast Cancer Detection

    Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 New USPSTF guidelines recommend women aged 40-74 get mammograms every other year to reduce breast cancer deaths, responding to rising rates among younger women and evidence of life-saving benefits. Previously, screenings were suggested for those in their 50s or later. The new recommendations apply to all women except those with dense breasts or high risk factors, who should consult their doctors for more frequent evaluations. Early detection is crucial, as evidenced by the story of Jaye Duncan, a mother and public defender diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer at age 41 after completing the Boston Marathon.
  • CDC Report: Significant Increase in Preventable Premature Deaths in Rural America, Particularly for Minority Populations

    CDC Report: Significant Increase in Preventable Premature Deaths in Rural America, Particularly for Minority Populations

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 New CDC data reveals preventable premature deaths have risen significantly among Americans aged 80 and below, particularly in rural areas. The five leading causes - heart disease, cancer, unintentional injury, stroke and chronic lower respiratory disease - account for many of these deaths. Limited healthcare access is a major contributor. The CDC recommends improving access to healthcare, promoting healthy habits and addressing disparities among rural communities with high populations of Black, African American, American Indian or Alaska Native people.
  • H5N1 Avian Flu Outbreak Expands in US: Two Human Cases Reported, Raw Milk Warning Issued

    H5N1 Avian Flu Outbreak Expands in US: Two Human Cases Reported, Raw Milk Warning Issued

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 The USDA and CDC report on the ongoing H5N1 avian flu outbreak, with cases in dairy cattle leading to human infection. The USDA is developing a vaccine for cows, while wild birds remain the original source. Raw milk consumption is warned against due to potential contamination risks as the virus expands and affects over two dozen farms across eight states.