Consumer health informatics and e-health [ie, electronic health information and services
available over networks such as the Internet1, 2 and related technologies such as digital …

As a remedy against fake news on social media, we examine the effectiveness of three
different mechanisms for source ratings that can be applied to articles when they are initially …

Word-of-mouth (WOM) study is extended to the on-line context (eWOM) by examining the
informational and normative determinants of the perceived credibility of on-line consumer …

The Internet has made it possible for patients and their families to access vast quantities of
information that previously would have been difficult for anyone but a physician or librarian …

Much of the health information on the Internet has been described as being discordant with
information from evidence-based sources (1). A new research discipline and methodology …

Disinformation on social media—commonly called “fake news”—has become a major
concern around the world, and many fact-checking initiatives have been launched to …

In this paper we explore current access to and barriers to health information for consumers.
We discuss how computers and other developments in information technology are ushering …

This series is directed to healthcare professionals who are leading the transfor-tion of health
care by using information and knowledge to advance the quality of patient care. Launched in …

Background Millions of consumers have accessed health information online. However, little
is known about their health status. Objective To explore use of Internet health information …

Evidence on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine shows that it is effective in reducing
the burden of HPV-related diseases. For more than 15 years the HPV vaccine has been …