ABSTRACT COVID-19 poses a challenge beyond the virus itself, in that lockdown has been
associated increased use of the internet and social media. Disinformation about prevention …

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that hit the world in 2020
triggered a massive dissemination of information (an “infodemic”) about the disease that was …

The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably changed pharmacy practice and ushered in an
information overload that has brought the conversation about mis/disinformation in health …

Importance Approximately one-third of the more than 1 100 000 confirmed COVID-19–
related deaths as of January 18, 2023, were considered preventable if public health …

Background Healthcare professionals had to face numerous challenges during the
pandemic, their professional activity being influenced not only by the virus, but also by the …

The world has faced an unprecedented challenge when coronavirus (COVID-19) emerged
as a pandemic. Millions of people have contracted the virus and a significant number of …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global setting of clinical crisis and
human anxiety. Without available safe and effective vaccines and cures, an unscrupulous …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has increased online purchases and heightened
interest in existing treatments. Dexamethasone, hydroxychloroquine, and lopinavir-ritonavir …

Misinformation or disinformation has been around for centuries, ever since the creation of
the free press. Misinformation is defined as false information that is spread without malicious …

This National Cancer Institute–sponsored special issue of the AJPH reflects the growing
consensus among national health agencies, public health researchers, and practitioners …