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Tips for Navigating the Information Epidemic During a Crisis .
The surge in COVID-19 publications has created an “infodemic,” making it harder for clinicians and policy makers to identify trustworthy data. Rapid peer-review, widespread preprints, and a flood of opinion pieces have accelerated information flow but also introduced major variability in quality. High-impact journals have not been immune, with some fast-tracked studies proving unreliable. With expert commentary dominating early literature, careful appraisal is essential—prioritizing stronger study designs, avoiding predatory journals, and verifying claims beyond press releases. In an environment of constant updates, sticking to core EBM principles remains the most reliable way to separate meaningful evidence from noise.
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