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Addressing misleading medical information on social media: a scoping review of current interventions

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Misleading information about medical products on social media may cause overuse. OBJECTIVES: Explore interventions targeting the problem of misleading medical information and marketing on social media, with a focus on preventing medical overuse including overdiagnosis.

Authors

Gram EG; Moynihan R; Copp T; Shih P; Albarqouni L; Akl E; Smith C; Hardiman L; Nickel B

Journal

BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, , ,

Publisher

BMJ

Publication Date

October 5, 2025

DOI

10.1136/bmjebm-2025-113704

ISSN

2515-446X

Labels

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)