Pain News Network 501 (c) (3) non-profit

Pain News Network is an online news service for information and commentary about chronic pain and pain management. It aims to raise awareness, connect and educate people about the pain experience.

58%

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 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 its reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The article promotes alternative health therapies as a way to reduce opioid use and other medications for pain patients.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may arise from promoting alternative therapies.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The article implies that all people with chronic pain have been told to try a 'complimentary health approach', which is not accurate.
  • The article uses sensationalist language and makes exaggerated claims without providing evidence or sources.

Recent Articles

  • The Rise of Alternative Therapies for Pain Management in America: A Study by JAMA Network Open

    The Rise of Alternative Therapies for Pain Management in America: A Study by JAMA Network Open

    Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Alternative therapies like meditation and acupuncture are increasingly popular among American adults, especially for pain management. Chronic pain sufferers lead the way in using these therapies, with meditation being the most widely used.
  • The Rise of Alternative Therapies for Pain Management in America: A Study by JAMA Network Open

    The Rise of Alternative Therapies for Pain Management in America: A Study by JAMA Network Open

    Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Alternative therapies like meditation and acupuncture are increasingly popular among American adults, especially for pain management. Chronic pain sufferers lead the way in using these therapies, with meditation being the most widely used.