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Enhancing influenza surveillance in Australia using Google search data combined with machine learning.

BACKGROUND: To effectively respond to acute respiratory infections such as influenza, timely information about the spread of disease is required. Surveillance methods that train machine learning models on Google Trends data have been developed to forecast outbreaks. Our aim was to examine the feasibility of forecasting influenza rates for states and territories in Australia using Google Trends data. METHODS: Weekly search volume data across 2018 and 2019 from Google Trends, for each state and territory in Australia excepting the Australian Capital Territory, were compared to weekly influenza

Comparing answers of ChatGPT and Google Gemini to common questions on benign anal conditions.

INTRODUCTION: Chatbots have been increasingly used as a source of patient education. This study aimed to compare the answers of ChatGPT-4 and Google Gemini to common questions on benign anal conditions in terms of appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and language level. METHODS: Each chatbot was asked a set of 30 questions on hemorrhoidal disease, anal fissures, and anal fistulas. The responses were assessed for appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and reference provision. The assessments were made by three subject experts who were unaware of the name of the chatbots. The language level of the

The current state of vascular surgery presence and educational content in Google and YouTube internet search results.

BACKGROUND: Information on the internet regarding vascular disease has not been extensively assessed. Our goal was to compile and appraise the information available via Google and YouTube searches regarding various topics of interest for vascular surgeons (VS) and related procedures with a focus on the role of the VS. METHODS: The Google and YouTube platforms were independently queried for 25 keywords/phrases relating to common vascular diagnoses and procedures by two separate researchers from March to July 2019. Paid advertisements or a Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) webpage or affiliate

Internet-based information-seeking behavior for transient ischemic attack.

BACKGROUND: In recent years, Internet became an increasingly important tool for accessing health information and is being used more frequently to promote public health. AIMS AND/OR HYPOTHESIS: To use Google search data to explore information seeking behavior for transient ischemic attack. METHODS: We selected two groups of keywords related to transient ischemic attack: 'Transient Ischemic Attack' and 'Mini Stroke'. We obtained all available online search data performed in the United States from the Google search engine for a 10-year span--January 2004 to December 2013. The monthly and daily …

The application of meteorological data and search index data in improving the prediction of HFMD: A study of two cities in Guangdong Province, China.

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a public health issue in China, and its incidence in Guangdong Province is higher than the national a … teorological factors and HFMD was found to be linear in both cities, while the relationship between search engine data and HFMD was not consistent. The results of our study suggest that using both Internet search and meteorological data can improve the prediction of HFMD incidence. Using comparative analysis of both cities, we posit that improved quality search …

DLAD4U: deriving and prioritizing disease lists from PubMed literature.

BACKGROUND: Due to recent technology advancements, disease related knowledge is growing rapidly. It becomes nontrivial to go through all published literature to identify associations between human diseases and genetic, environmental, and life style factors, disease symptoms, and treatment strategies. Here we report DLAD4U (Disease List Automatically Derived For You), an efficient, accurate and easy-to-use disease search engine based on PubMed literature. RESULTS: DLAD4U uses the eSearch and eFetch APIs from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) to find publications related …

Google searches for alcohol and association with alcohol-related outpatient encounters before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Google search trends at a population level have been shown to correlate with epidemiologic phenomena, including those related to mental health and substance use disorders. This retrospective cohort study examines associations between the rate of alcohol use-related outpatient primary care clinic visits in Kaiser Permanente Northern California and aggregate Google Search trends for the search term topic "alcoholic beverage" within the same geographic area, between 01/01/2017 and 12/31/2021. A total of 45,819,668 outpatient encounters were identified during this time frame, with 211,307 of these

Associations Between Online Search Trends and Outpatient Visits for Common Medical Symptoms in the United States from 2004 to 2019: Time Series Ecological Study.

BACKGROUND: The seemingly endless amount of information available on the internet at the touch of a few buttons has increasingly served as a resource for individuals to find health information over the last 20+ years. Previous research in the field of infodemiology suggests that this change in use of the internet by the public to find health information has an impact on their interaction with the health care system. However, to this date, no study has directly juxtaposed the growth of internet searching and the number of visits to ambulatory care centers for the same concerns over the last two

COVID-19 Symptom-Related Google Searches and Local COVID-19 Incidence in Spain: Correlational Study.

BACKGROUND: COVID-19 is one of the biggest pandemics in human history, along with other disease pandemics, such as the H1N1 influenza A, bubonic plague, and smallpox pandemics. This study is a small contribution that tries to find contrasted formulas to alleviate global suffering and guarantee a more manageable future. OBJECTIVE: In this study, a statistical approach was proposed to study the correlation between the incidence of COVID-19 in Spain and search data provided by Google Trends. METHODS: We assessed the linear correlation between Google Trends search data and the data provided by t

How reliable is the Internet for caregivers on their decision to vaccinate their child against influenza? Results from googling in two languages.

We have chosen Google, which is the most widely used search engine, to simulate a parent's experience in trying to find an answer on whether to have her/his child vaccinated against influenza. In doing this, we aimed to find out the chances that a parent with usual Internet searching tendencies may encounter right, wrong, and irrelevant answers in her/his search in the world wide web. We searched the Internet for an answer to the question "Should I make my child vaccinated against influenza?" by using the keywords "influenza", "vaccine", and "children" in two languages (English and Turkish). T…

Head lice surveillance on a deregulated OTC-sales market: a study using web query data.

The head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, is an obligate ectoparasite that causes infestations of humans. Studies have demonstrated a correlation between sales figures for over-the-counter (OTC) treatment products and the number of humans with head lice. The deregulation of the Swedish pharmacy market on July 1, 2009, decreased the possibility to obtain complete sale figures and thereby the possibility to obtain yearly trends of head lice infestations. In the presented study we wanted to investigate whether web queries on head lice can be used as substitute for OTC sales figures. Via Google I

Полезность "Google Trends" для эпидемиологических исследований: в качестве примера можно привести болезнь Лайма.

Поисковые системы Интернета становятся все более популярным ресурсом для доступа к информации, связанной со здравоохранением. Ключевые слова, а также количество и географическое место поиска могут дать данные о тенденциях, как это недавно было сделано в Google Trends. Мы кратко рассказываем об исследовании этого ресурса с использованием болезни Лайма в качестве примера, поскольку она хорошо описана как сезонная и географическая. Мы обнаружили, что трафик поиска строки «Лимская болезнь» отражает повышенную вероятность воздействия в весенние и летние месяцы; напротив, в зимние месяцы трафик стру

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Internet search engines have become an increasingly popular resource for accessing health-related information. The key words used as well as the number and geographic location of searches can provide trend data, as have recently been made available by Google Trends. We report briefly on exploring this resource using Lyme disease as an example because it has …

Public interest trends in regenerative injections for knee osteoarthritis: A 10-year Google Trends analysis.

This study aimed to determine public interest in intra-articular injection treatments for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) using Google Trends data. Relative search volumes (RSVs) for platelet-rich plasma (PRP), hyaluronic acid (HA), and stem cell treatments used in KOA treatment were analyzed using Google Trends data collected over the past decade (2015-2025). The annual search volume changes for each treatment were assessed using polynomial regression analysis. A subgroup analysis was performed based on the changes caused by COVID-19. The seasonal search trends were evaluated using the autoregressi

Developing predictive models for COVID-19 positive tests based on the XGBoost and random forest algorithms with internet search data.

BACKGROUND: Although strategies for COVID-19 have shifted towards normalized measures globally, establishing predictive models based on Internet search data remains crucial for swiftly controlling and preventing future outbreaks. This study aims to utilize Internet search data for early epidemic surveillance and warning. METHODS: We collected the daily number of COVID-19 positive tests and the daily Baidu Search Index (BSI) of COVID-19 related keywords. First, we screened keywords with a maximum correlation coefficient exceeding 0.9 by time-lagged correlation analysis. Then, we used the origi

Internet Health Information-Seeking Trend of Urinary Incontinence in Mainland China: Infodemiology Study.

BACKGROUND: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a series of clinical episodes featuring involuntary urine leakage. UI affects people in terms of their physical, emotional, and cognitive functioning, and the negative perceptions and impact on patients are not fully understood. In addition, the true demand for the treatment of UI and related issues is yet to be revealed. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to examine the online search trend, user demand, and encyclopedia content quality related to UI on a national and regional scale on Baidu search, the major search engine in Mainland China. METHODS:…

Use of Google Trends to investigate loss-of-smell-related searches during the COVID-19 outbreak.

BACKGROUND: Initial reports describing coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) were dominated by the presence of cough, breathlessness, and fever; anecdotal reports suggested anosmia may also be a manifestation. We used Google Trends (GT) to investigate whether there was a surge in individuals searching for information related to smell loss during the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, France, Iran, and The Netherlands. METHODS: GT was used to explore internet activity related to loss of smell in the 8 aforementioned countries. Spearman rank analysis was pe

What information can the lay public find about osteoporosis treatment? A descriptive study coding the content and quality of bisphosphonate information on the internet.

UNLABELLED: Despite its effectiveness, bisphosphonate use for osteoporosis is low. We assessed bisphosphonate information on the internet an … mation. METHODS: Eleven search terms about osteoporosis and bisphosphonates were entered into four search engines. Two raters assessed websites for information about bisphosphonates, whether and how benefits and side effects were described and quantified, contraindications, and dosing instructions. Coders also assessed website interface and slant/balance of in …

Adequacy of Online Patient Information Resources on Gout and Potentially Curative Urate-Lowering Treatment.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the content and readability of online patient information resources against the current understanding of gout. METHODS: An online survey was undertaken using Google UK, USA, Australia, and Canada. Information was assessed for content and accuracy on 19 key points regarding core content for gout patient information resources. Readability was assessed using the Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease score. Fifteen randomly selected websites were reviewed by a blinded second observer. RESULTS: A total of 85 websites were selected. More than 50% of the websites provided no information

Hydrocele on the web: an evaluation of Internet-based information.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the quality of health-based information available to patients and their parents on the Internet regarding hydrocele, a common paediatric condition, an Internet search was performed and a questionnaire distributed. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The top 100 websites from the five most accessed search engines were reviewed by entering the term "Hydrocele" into each search engine. Website authorship was determined by close examination of each website. Websites were assessed for accuracy and validity according to the Health On the Net Foundation Code (HONcode), DISCERN score and JAM…