Using Social Media in Health Care Research Should Proceed With Caution. Comment on “The Use of Social Media for Health Research Purposes: Scoping Review”

Recently, some cardiovascular surgeons have been increasingly using social media for marketing, often employing misleading terminology. This trend, which we termed the “cardiovascular scamdemic,” involves the widespread dissemination of deceptive advertisements for cardiovascular treatments, resembling an epidemic. Exposure to such misinformation not only endangers patients, who naturally rely on information from professional sources, but also erodes public trust in medical ethics and scientific integrity. Additionally, it contributes to treatment refusal and adverse health outcomes. The lack of comprehensive global regulations addressing these issues highlights the urgent need for more effective enforcement measures.

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Using Social Media in Health Care Research Should Proceed With Caution. Comment on “The Use of Social Media for Health Research Purposes: Scoping Review”

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The Digital Revolution in Medicine: Applications in Cardio-Oncology

The Digital Revolution in Medicine: Applications in Cardio-Oncology

The cardiovascular scamdemic: The epidemic spread of cardiovascular treatment scams and misinformation

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