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 Chris Remington   ( @remington@beehaw.org ) MA to Science · 2 years ago

"Don't put garlic in your nose": The dangers of sinusitis misinformation on TikTok

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"Don't put garlic in your nose": The dangers of sinusitis misinformation on TikTok

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 Chris Remington   ( @remington@beehaw.org ) MA to Science · 2 years ago
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A study reveals that nearly half of TikTok's sinusitis-related videos contain misinformation, mostly propagated by non-medical influencers. This poses risks as viewers may turn to ineffective treatments instead of seeking professional medical advice.
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    lol I was confused for a moment because Pliny the Elder is also the name of a beer. I was like, I am pretty sure Russian River Brewing has access

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