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Even on social media “listen to the doctor”

World of DTC Marketing

Unfortunately, there is a lot of false and bad information online. To get accurate information, follow one of the many physicians online. The amount of critical health information online is an enormous problem. He is Chair of UCSF Department of Medicine and has been actively sharing his thoughts on the latest COVID information.

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What is pharma’s responsibility for online health information?

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adults use the Internet, and 61% have looked for health or medical information on the Internet. Additionally, 49% have accessed a website that provides information about a specific medical condition or problem. Many people get health information from the Internet but are left on their own to determine if it’s credible.

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Cardiologists say information on wearables isn’t always useful.

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Although the gadgets are a technical achievement, some cardiologists say the information the devices produce isn’t always helpful. Now we’re playing catch-up and figuring out what to do with this information.”. Fitbit collected such information, Faranesh told KHN, as part of a survey submitted to the FDA for clearance of its device.

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Just how bad is Facebook health information? Really bad

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: The health information on Facebook is a danger to anyone who reads it. Facebook should post a warning on every page that deals with health issues that informs people that their physician is still their best source of information. I was also shocked by people questioning their doctor’s treatment recommendations.

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Online health information: The game has changed

World of DTC Marketing

Like it or not, people get their health information online, and misinformation is spread faster and shared more accurate information. It had been over six months since I had my Moderna vaccinations, and my doctor recommended a booster shot, saying, “it can’t hurt.” This is a huge wasted opportunity.

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Reaching HCPs online

World of DTC Marketing

The most desired information doctors now want is about patient assistance programs, with 49% saying they want pharma reps to provide that information. They all said the same thing “our salesforce is not paid to hand out information on just patient assistance programs.” Where to start? Here are some options.

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As FDA puts CAR-T safety under microscope, researchers dig into adverse events record of BCMA therapies

Fierce Pharma

A new study examined side effect reports of BMCA immunotherapies from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System, hoping to help inform doctors in their treatment decisions. But these immunotherapies also come with various potentially dangerous side effects. |