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October 14, 2020
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Make an IMPACT: Leverage physician, mom identities to fight ‘infodemic’ during COVID-19

Make an IMPACT: Leverage physician, mom identities to fight ‘infodemic’ during COVID-19

Fighting medical misinformation is an urgent priority during the COVID-19 pandemic, and physician mothers are uniquely positioned to leverage dual identities to help the public and policymakers discern what is true, according to a speaker.

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August 16, 2020
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COVID-19 ‘infodemic’ persists, could worsen

COVID-19 ‘infodemic’ persists, could worsen

As COVID-19 spread early this year, experts voiced concerns about the spread of misinformation related to the disease on social media.

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July 28, 2020
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Study identifies strategies to address health misinformation online

Study identifies strategies to address health misinformation online

Health care professionals use four strategies to counteract health misinformation on social media platforms, according to a study presented at Association for Healthcare Social Media Meeting.

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July 28, 2020
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Health care professionals prefer public priming to counteract misinformation on social media

Health care professionals have found different strategies to counteract health misinformation on social media platforms, most using public priming.

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