A study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that approximately 85% of medical test-related social media posts provide misleading or harmful advice, omitting critical information regarding overdiagnosis and treatment risks. The proliferation of false health information is exacerbated by influencers who often lack medical qualifications. The study highlights how this misinformation contributes to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment, diverting attention from genuinely underdiagnosed conditions. There is an urgent call for stronger regulation to address the rampant spread of misleading medical content online.
"These data demonstrate a need for stronger regulation of misleading medical information on social media..."
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