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Marie Ennis-O’Connor‘s insight:

The context in which patients consume health information has changed dramatically with diffusion of the Internet, advances in telemedicine, and changes in media health coverage. The objective of this study was to provide nationally representative estimates for health-related uses of the Internet, level of trust in health information sources, and preferences for cancer information sources.

Marie Ennis-O’Connor‘s insight:

Web 2.0 facilitates both expert and general public communication of health-related knowledge

Marie Ennis-O’Connor‘s insight:

At times, text messages seem to be the uncelebrated workhorse of mobile health, especially when you compare SMS to health apps in terms of the amount of attention each gets.

Marie Ennis-O’Connor‘s insight:

The statement is published online in the association’s journal Circulation. "Online communication and social media are an increasing part of our lives and our overall social network of family, friends and peers," said Jennifer S. Li, M.D., M.H.S., chair of the writing group. "Healthcare providers should embrace its potential as a tool for promoting healthy behavioral change."