AI Article Synopsis
Article Abstract
Background: Social media, particularly Twitter, has played an increasing role in networking and the dissemination of neurosurgical research. Despite extensive study on financial conflicts of interest (FCOI) influencing medical research, little is known about the function of conflicts of interest on social media and the influence they may have. In this study, we sought to evaluate the FCOI of physicians followed on Twitter by the top three neurosurgical journals.
Materials And Methods: We analysed the FCOI of United States (US) physicians followed by the top three neurosurgical journals (Journal of Neurosurgery, World Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery) on Twitter. We determined the FCOIs of each physician using the Open Payments Search Tool located at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov and summed the data between 2014 and 2021.
Results: We examined 2651 Twitter accounts followed by the top three neurosurgical journals on Twitter and determined 705 (26.6%) belonged to US physicians. Of the 705 US physicians, 577 (81.8%) received general payments between 2014 and 2021. After excluding US physicians currently in residency or fellowship (n = 157), this percentage increased to 93.2% (n = 511/548). In total, nearly $70 million in general payments were made between 2014 and 2021.
Conclusion: These findings raise questions regarding the interaction between neurosurgical journals and the medical community on Twitter. This study may serve as the basis for future work on best practices for medical journals navigating their affiliations on Twitter.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hpm.3611 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Low Middle Income Countries and Academic Productivity of Neurosurgery: A Quantitative Analysis From Pakistan.
J Clin Neurosci
December 2024
Department of Neurological Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan.
Neurosurgical training and practice rely heavily on research, which is a pivotal marker of academic productivity. This study investigates the current landscape of neurosurgery publications originating from Pakistan, encompassing overall research output, prevalent topics, and disparities across institutions and regions. Electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect, were systematically searched up to November 1, 2023, using specified keywords.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStereoelectroencephalography (SEEG)-guided insula resections: is it "Reily" worth it?
Childs Nerv Syst
December 2024
Department of Neurosurgery, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
Objective: Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) is widely used to characterise epileptic networks and guide resection in paediatric epilepsy surgery programmes. The insula, with its extensive connectivity with temporal and extratemporal structures, has increasingly been seen as a possible surgical target. We report our seizure outcomes after SEEG-guided resection of the insula in a paediatric cohort.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSocial Media Behavior Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals: An American Society of Pain and Neuroscience NEURON Project.
J Pain Res
November 2024
Department of Pain Management, Spine and Nerve Centers of the Virginias, Charleston, WV, USA.
Article Synopsis
- The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN) recognizes a need for guidelines to help healthcare providers effectively use social media for best practices.
- A panel of experts conducted research and analyzed literature to develop these best practices for healthcare professionals engaging online.
- It's essential for providers to understand the impact of social media on patient perceptions and to navigate legal and ethical issues while maintaining a clear and educational online presence.
Use of tools for assessing the methodological quality of primary research in leading neurosurgical journals: A review of reviews.
J Clin Neurosci
December 2024
Department of Neurosurgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) require a comprehensive and reproducible strategy to assess the methodological quality of the included studies. This research-on-research study evaluated the methods used to assess research quality by SRs and MAs published in leading neurosurgical journals, and identified factors associated with the publication of a comprehensive and reproducible assessment. We systematically surveyed SRs published in the 10 leading neurosurgical journals between 01/11/2019 and 31/12/2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffect of perioperative dexmedetomidine on postoperative delirium in patients with brain tumours: a protocol of a randomised controlled trial.
BMJ Open
November 2024
Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P.R. China
Introduction: Neurosurgery is a risk factor for postoperative delirium. Dexmedetomidine has a potential effect on reducing postoperative delirium. We aim to test the primary hypothesis that perioperative administration of dexmedetomidine reduces the incidence of postoperative delirium in patients undergoing neurosurgical resections of temporal glioma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!