Introduction Picture this: you’re scrolling through your favorite social media platform or searching on the internet, and you stumble upon a heated discussion about using cannabis as a medicine. Ever wondered how these seemingly casual conversations and search queries on cannabis medicine contribute to our understanding of this contentious topic? That’s exactly what a recent […]
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Migration is associated with baseline severity and progress over time in autism spectrum disorder: Evidence from a French prospective longitudinal study
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Building Bridges in Young Minds: The Power of Therapeutic Relationships
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Introduction: Navigating the Twists of Online Misinformation In the digital age, the power of social media platforms like Weibo is transformative, offering unrestricted access to information and news. While this connectivity is immensely beneficial, it also spawns a proliferation of misinformation that often spreads faster than the truth. One area deeply affected by this trend […]