Imagine trying to find out about cancer trials. It's like searching for a needle in a haystack. Most people don't know much about them, and what they do know might be wrong. This lack of knowledge is a big problem. Fear and confusion often stop people from joining these trials. But here's an interesting idea: almost everyone is on social media these days. It...
WeChat is a major platform for sharing health updates. It's like having a personal health advisor in your pocket. But why do so many people overlook these useful tips? This is a question worth exploring. Picture this: You're browsing through WeChat, and a health tip pops up. But you swipe right past it. Why does this happen? There are several reasons. You mi...
In today's world, everyone has quick access to health information. This is thanks to large language models like ChatGPT and search engines like Google. These tools have revolutionized how we find health answers. Search engines have been around for a while, but large language models are a newer way to get information. People are curious about how the...
COVID-19 sped up the race to get healthcare technology up and running. The pandemic forced healthcare to quickly adopt new technologies to keep up with healthcare delivery, making everything move faster. Usually, getting these systems in place is tough due to complicated tech and human factors. Tech and humans don't always get along. It can be hard to figure out how...
Imagine going on the internet to find health info and finding nothing. That's what a lot of people experienced over a few days. The CDC, which is part of the U. S. government, took down many of its websites. These website held important guides for preventing and treating HIV, STD and contraception. The CDC also took down a guide for helping young people with gender....
In an unexpected move, the Trump administration has hit the pause button on many health agency communications. This includes messages from big names like the CDC and the FDA. The command came down in a memo from the acting Secretary of Health and Human Services. Until at least the end of January, regulations, announcements, and even social media posts are on hold. Th...
Have you ever tried to understand health information and felt confused? That's where the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) comes in! PEMAT is a special tool used to measure how easy and useful health info is, no matter where it comes from or what language it's in. Over the last ten years, scientists have found that PEMAT is super helpful in making s...
Ever thought about how lupus nephritis patients in Canada find and trust health info? A recent survey revealed a lot! Most patients start online, but they don't always feel confident about what they find. Instead, they tend to rely on healthcare pros for solid advice. Interestingly, more educated patients trust online info more, but that doesn't mean it's always reli...
You might think that using Health Information Systems (HIS) in Sri Lanka would be a no-brainer. But, surprisingly, it's not as popular as it should be. Researchers wanted to figure out why this is happening and what could make healthcare workers more open to using these systems. They asked 170 doctors and nurses about their thoughts on HIS. To make sense of their ans...
Ever heard of cyberchondria? It's like when you look up a tiny ache and suddenly think you have a rare disease. This is happening more and more among students at Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With the internet at their fingertips, these students can find detailed health info easily. But too much information can be a bad thing. It ...