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Health Communication in the Age of Platforms: Drivers of Misinformation and the Crisis of Medical Expertise

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Misinformation critically undermines public health and trust in medical expertise, leading to harmful outcomes.
Social media exacerbates misinformation, with a focus on virality overshadowing fact-based communication.
Interventions targeting cognitive biases and leveraging information architecture are crucial for restoring public trust.
Coordinated efforts from health authorities, technology companies, and content creators are necessary to combat misinformation.

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Analysis reveals misinformation impacts public health, emphasizing the need for coordinated interventions by health authorities and technology companies.

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Papathanassopoulos et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6925198ec0ce034ddc3533fd https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia5040195

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Analysis reveals misinformation impacts public health, emphasizing the need for coordinated interventions by health authorities and technology companies.

Health Communication in the Age of Platforms: Drivers of Misinformation and the Crisis of Medical Expertise

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Health Communication in the Age of Platforms: Drivers of Misinformation and the Crisis of Medical Expertise

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