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17 February

On February 17, 2023

Tagged addictions, adverse event, Canada, European Union, FDA, Food and Drug Administration, health policy, mental health, privacy, security, social media, suicide, United Kingdom, United States, youth mental health

Social media and teen suicide: A new paradigm for regulation

Yuri Quintana, PhD, believes in the power of technology. While there’s little debate that social media has the potential to cause great harm, Quintana – who is chief of the Division of Clinical Informatics, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center – notes there’s a growing body of evidence that social media can also be beneficial. “Social media can be anonymous and non-judgmental for sharing experiences and getting peer support from others dealing with similar conditions,” said Quintana, who is also an assistant professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. “But, there are also potential dangers that can lead some to self-harm and we need to understandRead More →

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01 August

On August 1, 2022

In Press Releases

Tagged content analysis, COVID-19, health information, immune system, immunity, infodemic, misinformation, natural medicine, prevention, risk, social media, supplements, video, vitamin D, YouTube

JMIR Infodemiology | COVID-19 and Vitamin D Misinformation on YouTube: Content Analysis

JMIR Publications recently published “COVID-19 and Vitamin D Misinformation on YouTube: Content Analysis” in JMIR Infodemiology, which reported that although social media platforms, such as YouTube, can be an inexpensive and effective method of sharing accurate health information, inaccurate and misleading information shared on YouTube can be dangerous for viewers. The confusing nature of data and claims surrounding the benefits of vitamin D, particularly in the prevention or cure of COVID-19, influences both viewers and the general “immune boosting” commercial interest. The aim of this study was to ascertain how information on vitamin D and COVID-19 was presented on YouTube in 2020. YouTube video resultsRead More →

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29 July

On July 29, 2022

In Press Releases

Tagged ageism, attention, belief, bias, cognition, cognitive impairment, coronavirus 2019, COVID-19, dementia, impact, infodemiology, misinformation, risk, social media, stigma, Twitter

JMIR Aging | Using Twitter to Examine Stigma Against People With Dementia During COVID-19

JMIR Publications recently published “Using Twitter to Examine Stigma Against People With Dementia During COVID-19: Infodemiology Study” in JMIR Aging which reported that during the pandemic, there has been significant social media attention focused on the increased COVID-19 risks and impacts for people with dementia and their care partners. This study used Twitter data to understand stigma against people with dementia propagated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the JMIR Aging authors’ analysis, 4 main themes were identified: Ageism and devaluing the lives of people with dementia Misinformation and false beliefs about dementia and COVID-19 Dementia used as an insult for political ridicule, and ChallengingRead More →