Why has Cochrane been ‘shadow banned’ from Instagram?
The COVID-19 pandemic has not done social media platforms massive favours in terms of demonstrating their commitment to banning misinformation. Instagram — which is owned…
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‘I was receiving 1400 tweets an hour, including death threats’
Dr Tanya Selak became the victim of a social media pile-on after she posted on Twitter about mask wearing.
Patient activism and the fascinating story behind ‘long COVID’
Today, we use the term ‘long COVID’ to describe the lingering symptoms some people have many weeks or months after infection. But how long COVID came…
Professor Peter Doherty lets rip on rude anti-vaxxers
The Nobel Laureate had attempted to politely educate aggressive anti-vaxxers who targeted him on social media.
Which doctors have the most social media followers?
Many clinicians have a social media account, but surgeons use them more frequently than other doctors, US researchers find.
Dr Kerry Chant shows she’ll do whatever it takes to combat COVID-19
NSW's chief medical officer took to TikTok on Sunday to reach younger people, with thousands tuning in to her Q&A with influencers.
Doctors ‘swiping right’ for dates after days in PPE
Some clinicians admit throwing caution to the wind during lockdown by meeting lovers online to satisfy their need for human connection, writes psyc…
Why Facebook says it’s now OK to declare coronavirus was man-made in a Chinese lab
The social media giant might be responding to the search for COVID's origins, but assumptions are flowing thick and fast.
Tinder offers practical incentives for getting vaccinated against COVID-19
The US is turning to technology as a way of overcoming hesitancy in Gen Z.
Fundraising campaign launches for GP fighting $1 million defamation lawsuit
Supporters across the world are chipping in to help cover legal costs incurred as he fights defamation allegations from a high-profile naturopath.<…
