2022
DOI: 10.1111/and.14607
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Abstract: Patients are becoming increasingly reliant on online platforms for obtaining health information. Previous research has shown that the quality of information available on the internet regarding novel medical therapies is generally poor and frequently misleading. Shock wave therapy represents a novel restorative therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED) that has recently gained attention. We hypothesised that online sources regarding shock wave therapy for ED would be fraught with misleading claims and unreliable he… Show more

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“…However, it is important to note that the first page of a Google search captures up to 90% of web traffic 29 . Other search engines (i.e., Yahoo and Bing) were not used, as Google has been deemed the most widely used search engine for health-related information 30–32 . Although private browsing helps reduce personalized search results, it may not eliminate all location-specific influences.…”
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“…However, it is important to note that the first page of a Google search captures up to 90% of web traffic 29 . Other search engines (i.e., Yahoo and Bing) were not used, as Google has been deemed the most widely used search engine for health-related information 30–32 . Although private browsing helps reduce personalized search results, it may not eliminate all location-specific influences.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…29 Other search engines (i.e., Yahoo and Bing) were not used, as Google has been deemed the most widely used search engine for healthrelated information. [30][31][32] Although private browsing helps reduce personalized search results, it may not eliminate all location-specific influences. Using further methods such as proxy servers or virtual private networks may allow for further control of location biases.…”
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“…Despite the limited supporting evidence for the efficacy of these treatments, numerous patients are fervently seeking and paying for treatments like platelet-rich plasma and energy-based therapies. 4 By enhancing the readability of abstracts on PubMed and other reputable sources, we can empower patients to access accurate and reliable information, steering them away from biased and erroneous articles found on less reliable websites or social media. 4 As the authors stated, AI platforms require close supervision and continuous improvement to reach their full potential in revolutionizing health communication and education.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Despite the limited supporting evidence for the efficacy of these treatments, numerous patients are fervently seeking and paying for treatments like platelet-rich plasma and energy-based therapies. 4 By enhancing the readability of abstracts on PubMed and other reputable sources, we can empower patients to access accurate and reliable information, steering them away from biased and erroneous articles found on less reliable websites or social media. 4…”
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