Evaluating the web as a source of information for patients with chest wall deformities: insights into engagement and disparities

G Karamitros, V Kakogeorgou, NM Chandler… - Pediatric Surgery …, 2024 - Springer
Background Recent data highlight the internet's pivotal role as the primary information
source for patients. In this study, we emulate a patient's/caregiver's quest for online …

Assessing the Reliability of Facial Feminization Content on Social Media and Its Impact on the Dissemination of Misinformation

SC Hauc, R Mehrzad, JC Rivera… - Annals of Plastic …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Background The surge in social media usage has transformed the dissemination and
consumption of healthcare information, notably impacting plastic surgery and cosmetic …

Who Is the Fairest of Them All? Facial Feminization Surgery and Surgical Regret

VSM Arcila, LAM Ojeda, B Ghosh - Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Because in the United States approximately 0.5% of the population identifies as
transgender, integrating gender-affirming surgery (GAS) into medical care has become a …

Evaluating the Internet as a Source of Information for Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Review of Websites' Content, Insights Into Engagement, and Access

G Karamitros, G Antonios-Vlachos, C Kok… - Dermatologic …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND The Internet has become the primary information source for patients, with
most turning to online resources before seeking medical advice. OBJECTIVE The aim of this …