Descriptions of Scientific Evidence and Uncertainty of Unproven COVID-19 Therapies in US News: Content Analysis Study

Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim

Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven COVID Therapies in News: https://t.co/bsLP4FM4KP "Most claims on hydroxychloroquine (79%) were offered by a 'prominent person,' of which 97% were from… https://t.co/IKBoXEwUaH

5:08 PM · Aug 29, 2024

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André Picard @picardonhealth

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

5:10 PM · Aug 29, 2024

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Marco Zenone @marco_zenone

"These results highlight that while scientific evidence is discussed relatively frequently in news reports, scientific uncertainty is infrequently reported and rarely found in prominent headlines and lead paragraphs." https://t.co/TfPHMEWQgU

5:18 PM · Aug 29, 2024

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(((Dorit Reiss))) @doritmi

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

5:19 PM · Aug 29, 2024

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JAFO ????????????????⚖️????⚖️ @KerriRN73

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

5:20 PM · Aug 29, 2024

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Robert @Robert76907841

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

5:31 PM · Aug 29, 2024

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Blake Murdoch @BlakeMMurdoch

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

5:39 PM · Aug 29, 2024

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Todd Kaighin @ToddKaighin

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

5:49 PM · Aug 29, 2024

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Dr. Dan Cady ???????? ☮️ ???? @DanCady

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

5:51 PM · Aug 29, 2024

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Sandro Marcon (AR Marcon) @srmarcon

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

5:59 PM · Aug 29, 2024

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Martin Ferrini @mferrini

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

6:04 PM · Aug 29, 2024

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Gary McFarlane @GaryM

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

6:15 PM · Aug 29, 2024

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Matthew Johnson @IrregularVerbal

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

7:43 PM · Aug 29, 2024

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JMIR Publications @jmirpub

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

8:20 PM · Aug 29, 2024

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Kiragu Macharia @kiragu_jm

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

8:26 PM · Aug 29, 2024

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Sixth Final @FinalSixth

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

11:55 PM · Aug 29, 2024

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Heather @PH_OSINT

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

12:04 AM · Aug 30, 2024

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wanderlust @Notatmypicnic

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

2:23 PM · Aug 30, 2024

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Adrian Egli in Cali @Adrian7745

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

6:36 PM · Aug 30, 2024

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thetranscendedman @atranscendedman

A study analyzed 479 US news reports from early 2020 on unproven COVID-19 treatments. It found that while 67% discussed scientific evidence, only 26% mentioned the limitations of that evidence. https://t.co/ZTot0imGai

7:14 PM · Aug 30, 2024

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FriendsOfSciMed @FriendsOfSciMed

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

10:04 PM · Aug 30, 2024

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Val Giddings @prometheusgreen

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

10:23 PM · Aug 30, 2024

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Heather @PH_OSINT

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: How COVID science was discussed in media... Descriptions of Scientific Evidence & Uncertainty of Unproven…

3:00 AM · Aug 31, 2024

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Max Powers @MaxPowerRocks

JMIR Infodemiology - Descriptions of Scientific Evidence and Uncertainty of Unproven COVID-19 Therapies in US News: Content Analysis Study **Focused on “Hydroxychloroquine, remedies, Recovered plasma”. A full 97% of false info re: HCQ were by dRUMPf. https://t.co/eiMxbStNVa

12:36 AM · Sep 02, 2024

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Fidelis To Justice @FidelisToJusti1

RT @MaxPowerRocks: JMIR Infodemiology - Descriptions of Scientific Evidence and Uncertainty of Unproven COVID-19 Therapies in US News: Cont…

12:52 AM · Sep 02, 2024

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RT @MaxPowerRocks: JMIR Infodemiology - Descriptions of Scientific Evidence and Uncertainty of Unproven COVID-19 Therapies in US News: Cont…

2:18 AM · Sep 02, 2024

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Bobby Don Welch @Bobby_Don_Welch

RT @MaxPowerRocks: JMIR Infodemiology - Descriptions of Scientific Evidence and Uncertainty of Unproven COVID-19 Therapies in US News: Cont…

2:19 AM · Sep 02, 2024

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RT @MaxPowerRocks: JMIR Infodemiology - Descriptions of Scientific Evidence and Uncertainty of Unproven COVID-19 Therapies in US News: Cont…

2:23 AM · Sep 02, 2024

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4:26 AM · Sep 02, 2024

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7:45 AM · Sep 02, 2024

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9:08 AM · Sep 02, 2024

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Karen-Raven50VB ???????? @bright1950start

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11:04 AM · Sep 02, 2024

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Zen Soul ???????? @Zen_Soul

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1:35 PM · Sep 02, 2024

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RT @MaxPowerRocks: JMIR Infodemiology - Descriptions of Scientific Evidence and Uncertainty of Unproven COVID-19 Therapies in US News: Cont…

9:22 PM · Sep 02, 2024

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2:39 AM · Sep 03, 2024

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Malena-PRO-CHOICE????????Fighting Tyranny! @tweetMalena

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6:57 AM · Sep 03, 2024

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rebeca ???????????? @Rebecas2grbs

RT @MaxPowerRocks: JMIR Infodemiology - Descriptions of Scientific Evidence and Uncertainty of Unproven COVID-19 Therapies in US News: Cont…

10:19 PM · Sep 04, 2024

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Heather McEwen @HeatherMcEwen3

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our recent study: Descriptions of Evidence of Unproven COVID Therapies in US News: https://t.co/bsLP4FM4KP "Most claims…

11:21 PM · Sep 24, 2024

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craig s matsuda @craigmatsuda

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our recent study: Descriptions of Evidence of Unproven COVID Therapies in US News: https://t.co/bsLP4FM4KP "Most claims…

1:22 AM · Sep 25, 2024

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Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim

I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How Google reviews mislead patients https://t.co/uahL2h5D1b How news represents unproven COVID therapies https://t.co/bsLP4FM4KP Crowdfunding for alt med BS… https://t.co/JalfOVb2c9 https://t.co/5LEVgYM3gS

4:48 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Cathy Farrow (she/her) @CathyFarrow1

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

4:50 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Diane Jenkinson @DianeJenkinson1

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

4:53 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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DrHeme????????‍⚕️ ???? ???????????? @hemeoncABnorth

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

4:54 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Jody Vance @jodyvance

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

4:55 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Author Minsos ????????????️‍???? ???????? #IStandWithTrudeau @AuthorMinsos

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

4:58 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

4:59 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Mr. Y @thenumbersguy26

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

5:43 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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CWebb0412 @webb0412

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

6:03 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Audrey Swap @HowAud40899

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

6:21 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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wanderingby @wanderinby

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

6:30 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Teresa Hartman @thartman2u

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

6:47 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Dennis Kendel @DennisKendel

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

10:30 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Angie Jackson ???????? @pooky76

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

1:26 AM · Jan 01, 2025

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Terry Polevoy, MD @TerryPolevoy

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

1:54 AM · Jan 01, 2025

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2:23 AM · Jan 01, 2025

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RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

3:02 AM · Jan 01, 2025

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Deb Esau (she/her) @EsauDeb

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

4:55 AM · Jan 01, 2025

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NorthernBeardo @NorthernBeardo

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

10:49 PM · Jan 01, 2025

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