YouTube as a source of information for self-skin examinations: an analysis of content and quality

YouTube stands as the premier video-sharing platform in the USA, boasting over 2 billion daily views. Despite YouTube’s declaration of using machine learning algorithms to curb misinformation, research indicates a notable deficiency in the quality of health-related content shared on the platform. We...

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Published in:Clinical and experimental dermatology 2024-10, Vol.49 (11), p.1436-1437
Main Authors: Algarin, Yanci A, Pulumati, Anika, Reznik, Alex, Pariser, Robert J
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