scholarly journals Annual trends in Google searches provides insights related to rhinosinusitis exacerbations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David T. Liu ◽  
Martin Schally ◽  
Sven Schneider ◽  
Julia Eckl-Dorna ◽  
Katie M. Phillips ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Web Search ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Search Volume ◽  
General Search ◽  
Internet Searches ◽  
Relative Search Volume ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Specific Search

Abstract Purpose Temporal trends of disease-specific internet searches may provide novel insights into seasonal dynamics of disease burden and, by extension, disease pathophysiology. The aim of this study was to define the temporal trends in rhinosinusitis-specific internet searches. Methods This was a cross sectional analysis of search volume for predefined search terms. Google trends was used to explore the volume of searches for five specific search terms related to rhinosinusitis: nose, mucus, sinus, sinusitis, chronic sinusitis, which were entered into Google web search between 2004 and 2019. Results were analyzed within search “context” which included temporally associated related searches. Relative search volume (RSV) was analyzed for English and non-English speaking countries from the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Analysis of seasonality was performed using the cosinor model. Results The five specific search terms were most related to rhinosinusitis-related search contexts, indicating that they were appropriately reflective of internet queries by patients for rhinosinusitis. The RSV for rhinosinusitis-related terms and more general search terms increased with each passing year indicating constant interest in rhinosinusitis. Cosinor time series analysis revealed inquiry peaks in winter months for all five specific rhinosinusitis-related search terms independent from the hemisphere. Conclusion Over a 15-year period, Google searches with rhinosinusitis-specific search terms consistently peaked during the winter around the world. These findings indirectly support the model of viral infection or exposure as the predominant cause of acute rhinosinusitis and acute exacerbations of chronic rhinosinusitis.

Twitter Usage Using Common Reference to Tinnitus

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-217
Author(s):  
Jianyuan Ni ◽  
Monica L. Bellon-Harn ◽  
Jiang Zhang ◽  
Yueqing Li ◽  
Vinaya Manchaiah
Keyword(s):  
Nonprofit Organizations ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Temporal Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Common Reference ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Twitter Users ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Share Information

Objective The objective of the study was to examine specific patterns of Twitter usage using common reference to tinnitus. Method The study used cross-sectional analysis of data generated from Twitter data. Twitter content, language, reach, users, accounts, temporal trends, and social networks were examined. Results Around 70,000 tweets were identified and analyzed from May to October 2018. Of the 100 most active Twitter accounts, organizations owned 52%, individuals owned 44%, and 4% of the accounts were unknown. Commercial/for-profit and nonprofit organizations were the most common organization account owners (i.e., 26% and 16%, respectively). Seven unique tweets were identified with a reach of over 400 Twitter users. The greatest reach exceeded 2,000 users. Temporal analysis identified retweet outliers (> 200 retweets per hour) that corresponded to a widely publicized event involving the response of a Twitter user to another user's joke. Content analysis indicated that Twitter is a platform that primarily functions to advocate, share personal experiences, or share information about management of tinnitus rather than to provide social support and build relationships. Conclusions Twitter accounts owned by organizations outnumbered individual accounts, and commercial/for-profit user accounts were the most frequently active organization account type. Analyses of social media use can be helpful in discovering issues of interest to the tinnitus community as well as determining which users and organizations are dominating social network conversations.

scholarly journals Enhanced Public Interest in Response to the Refugee and Healthcare Crises in Greece

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ourania S. Kotsiou ◽  
Vaios S. Kotsios ◽  
Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis
Keyword(s):  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Search Term ◽  
The Public ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Search Volume ◽  
Aegean Islands ◽  
Relative Search Volume

Background: The Greek National Health System (NHS) has been profoundly affected by the synergy of the economic and refugee crises. We aimed at evaluating the public interest regarding refugee and healthcare issues in Greece. Methods: Google Trends was employed to normalize traffic data on a scale from 0 to 100, presented as monthly relative search volume (RSV) for the search term queries: “refugees”, “health”, “diseases”, “hospital”, and “economic crisis” in Greece, from the period 2008 to 2020. Cross-country comparisons in selected European countries were made. Results: The analysis of RSV data showed an upward trend for the keyword “refugee”, in Greece, in the last five years, with two remarkable peaks from 2015 to 2016 and from 2019 to the present. Interest regarding refugees was more prevalent in the Aegean islands compared to the mainland. The mass influx of refugees has been linked to disease-related concerns. The search terms “hospital” and “health” have been the most popular and constantly quested topics since the beginning of the economic crisis in Greece, in 2009. Similar trends existed across Europe. Conclusion: There is an urgent need for effective public awareness of current politico-ethical and social-economic conditions. The patterns of public interest can formulate public policy.

scholarly journals Public Search Interests related to COVID-19: Insights from Google Search Trends in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mazbahul G. Ahamad ◽  
Monir U. Ahmed ◽  
Daniel R. Uden
Keyword(s):  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Response Monitoring ◽  
Public Response ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Search Volume ◽  
Relative Search Volume ◽  
Public Health Strategies ◽  
Effective Public Health ◽  
Google Search

AbstractObjectivePublic response monitoring is critical to reducing COVID-19 infections and developing effective public health strategies. This study explored Google search trends to understand public responses to COVID-19 concerns in Bangladesh.MethodsWe used country-level Google search trends data to examine the association between Google search terms related to COVID-19 deaths, face masks, and COVID-19 vaccines and the actual and one-week lagged actual COVID-19 death counts from February 2, 2020, to December 19, 2020, in Bangladesh. Results: Search terms related to COVID-19 deaths, face masks, and COVID-19 vaccines increased and peaked during March and April, but then began declining gradually after June 2020. The mean relative search volume for face masks (35 points) was higher than for death information (8 points) and vaccines (16 points) throughout the study period, and searching for masks peaked (100 points) during the third week of March. Search interests for death information and face masks were negatively correlated with the actual and one-week lagged actual COVID-19 death counts.ConclusionIn response to declining trends in COVID-19-related google search terms, policymakers should strengthen ongoing risk communication and preventive information dissemination programs to control and prevent COVID-19 cases and deaths.

Opioid Use Disorder during Antepartum and Postpartum Hospitalizations

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (14) ◽  
pp. 1467-1475
Author(s):  
Adina R. Kern-Goldberger ◽  
Yongmei Huang ◽  
Melanie Polin ◽  
Zainab Siddiq ◽  
Jason D. Wright ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Opioid Dependence ◽  
Nationwide Inpatient Sample ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Opioid Use Disorder ◽  
Opioid Overdose ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Objective This study aimed to evaluate temporal trends in opioid use disorder (OUD) during antepartum and postpartum hospitalizations. Study Design This repeated cross-sectional analysis analyzed data from the National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample. Women aged 15 to 54 years admitted antepartum or postpartum were identified. The presence of OUD was determined based on a diagnosis of opioid abuse, opioid dependence, or opioid overdose. Temporal trends in OUD were evaluated using the Rao–Scott chi-square test. Temporal trends in opioid overdose were additionally evaluated. Results An estimated 7,336,562 antepartum hospitalizations and 1,063,845 postpartum readmissions were included in this analysis. The presence of an OUD diagnosis during antepartum hospitalizations increased from 0.7% of patients in 1998 to 1999 to 2.9% in 2014 (p < 0.01) and during postpartum hospitalizations increased from 0.8% of patients in 1998 to 1999 to 2.1% of patients in 2014 (p < 0.01). Risk of overdose diagnoses increased significantly for both antepartum hospitalizations, from 22.7 per 100,000 hospitalizations in 1998 to 2000 to 70.3 per 100,000 hospitalizations in 2013 to 2014 (p < 0.001), and postpartum hospitalizations, from 18.8 per 100,000 hospitalizations in 1998 to 2000 to 65.2 per 100,000 hospitalizations in 2013 to 2014 (p = 0.02). Discussion Risk of OUD diagnoses and overdoses increased over the study period for both antepartum and postpartum hospitalizations.

scholarly journals Trends in Emergency Department Visits and Charges for Gout in the United States between 2006 and 2012

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (8) ◽  
pp. 1589-1592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadao Jinno ◽  
Kohei Hasegawa ◽  
Tuhina Neogi ◽  
Tadahiro Goto ◽  
Maureen Dubreuil
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
The United States ◽  
Emergency Department Visits ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Ed Visits ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Objective.To examine temporal trends in the rate of gout emergency department (ED) visits and charges in the United States between 2006 and 2012.Methods.A serial cross-sectional analysis of the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample.Results.The rate of ED visits for gout in adults overall increased from 75.0 to 85.4 per 100,000 persons over the study period (14% increase, p < 0.001), and increased 29% for those aged 45–54 years. Nationwide ED charges increased from $156 million to $281 million (80% increase, p < 0.001).Conclusion.Between 2006 and 2012, the rate of gout ED visits increased among US adults, most notably in those aged 45–54 years.

scholarly journals Internet search results correlate with seasonal variation of sarcoidosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Stanton ◽  
Steven J. Katz
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Variation ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Google Trends ◽  
Medical Diagnoses ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Search Volume ◽  
Significant Seasonal Variation ◽  
Relative Search Volume ◽  
Low Prevalence

Abstract Background The etiology and pathophysiology of sarcoidosis remains unclear, with epidemiologic studies limited by its relatively low prevalence. The internet has prompted patients to seek information about medical diagnoses online; Google Trends provides access to an anonymized version of this data, which has a new role in epidemiology. We hypothesize that there is seasonal variation in the relative search interest of sarcoidosis, which would suggest seasonal variation in the incidence of sarcoidosis. Methods Google Trends was used to assess the relative search volume from 2010 to 2020 for “sarcoidosis” and “sarcoid” in 7 countries. ANOVA with multiple comparisons was performed to compare the mean relative search volume by month and by season for each country, with a p-value less than 0.05 indicating statistical significance. Results Our analysis revealed a significant seasonal variation in search popularity in 4 of the 7 countries and in the Northern Hemispheric countries combined. Direct comparison showed search terms to be more popular in spring, specifically March & April, than in the winter. Southern Hemisphere data was not statistically significant but showed a trend towards a nadir in December and a peak in September and October. Conclusions Overall, these findings suggest seasonal variation with a possible peak in spring and nadir in winter. This supports the hypothesis that sarcoidosis has seasonal variation and is more commonly diagnosed in spring, but more evidence is needed to support this, as well as investigation into the pathophysiology of sarcoidosis to explain this phenomenon.

scholarly journals Tendencias temporales de los patrones de búsqueda de información sobre VIH/sida en España = Temporal trends in the search of information about HIV/AIDS in Spain

2019 ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
María Sanz-Lorente ◽  
Javier Sanz-Valero ◽  
Carmina Wanden-Berghe
Keyword(s):  
Time Course ◽  
Temporal Evolution ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Google Trends ◽  
Search Volume ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency ◽  
Relative Search Volume ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Hiv Aids

Resumen: Introducción: El uso de datos de la Web sobre salud ha demostrado ser útil para evaluar diversos aspectos del comportamiento humano. Objetivo: analizar la tendencia de las búsquedas de información sobre VIH/sida que se realizan, en España, a través de Google. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo. Los datos se obtuvieron mediante acceso online a Google Trends, utilizándose los términos “VIH” y “sida”. Variables estudiadas: consultas relacionadas; hitos; volumen de búsqueda relativo (VBR) y evolución temporal. Fecha de consulta 25 noviembre 2018. Resultados: Se observaron 3 hitos sobre “sida”. El cociente medio entre los dos términos, 1,78 ± 0,13, presentó diferencias significativas (t = 5,29; p < 0,001). El VBR demostró diferencias entre los términos en la 1ª época y la evolución temporal para “sida” fue claramente decreciente (R2 = 0,89; p < 0.001); para “VIH” fue ligeramente creciente (R2 = 0,02; p = 0,087). La relación del VBR entre los términos para el periodo estudiado mostró una relación escasa (R = 0,21; p = 0,005). Conclusiones: La evolución temporal obtenida probablemente se deba a un cambio de preocupación social, del sida al VIH, o a un mayor conocimiento de la enfermedad, que refleja la evolución histórica del VIH y el sida: la infección por el VIH como enfermedad crónica.Palabras clave: Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida; VIH; sida; Acceso a la Información; Google Trends.Abstract: Introduction: The use of health data from the Web has proven useful for evaluating various aspects of human behavior. Objective: to analyze the trend of searches for information on HIV/AIDS carried out in Spain, through Google. Methodology: Descriptive study. The data were obtained through online access to Google Trends, using the terms «HIV» and «AIDS». The variables were: related consultations; milestones; relative search volume (RSV) and temporal evolution. Consultation date 25 November 2018. Results: Users used search terms related to the main terms. There were three milestones in the results of search on «AIDS». The ratio between the two terms, 1.78 ± 0.13, presented significant differences (t = 5.29; p < 0.001). The RSV showed differences between the terms in the first time to study and the time course for ‘AIDS’ was clearly decreasing (R2 = 0.89, p < 0.001), while for ‘HIV’ was slightly increased (R2 = 0.02; p = 0,087). The relation of the RSV, between the two terms, for the entire period studied showed a low relation (R = 0.21, p = 0.005). Conclusions: the temporal evolution obtained is probably due to a change of social concern, from AIDS to HIV, or perhaps to a better understanding of the disease, which reflects the historical evolution of HIV and AIDS: the HIV infection as a chronic disease.Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; HIV; AIDS; Access to Information; Google Trends.

scholarly journals What Do Germans Want to Know About Skin Cancer? A Nationwide Google Search Analysis From 2013 to 2017 (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefanie Seidl ◽  
Barbara Schuster ◽  
Melvin Rüth ◽  
Tilo Biedermann ◽  
Alexander Zink
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer ◽  
German Population ◽  
White Skin ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Search Volume ◽  
Search Data ◽  
Google Search

BACKGROUND Experts worldwide agree that skin cancer is a global health issue, but only a few studies have reported on world populations’ interest in skin cancer. Internet search data can reflect the interest of a population in different topics and thereby identify what the population wants to know. OBJECTIVE Our aim was to assess the interest of the German population in nonmelanoma skin cancer and melanoma. METHODS Google AdWords Keyword Planner was used to identify search terms related to nonmelanoma skin cancer and melanoma in Germany from November 2013 to October 2017. The identified search terms were assessed descriptively using SPSS version 24.0. In addition, the search terms were qualitatively categorized. RESULTS A total of 646 skin cancer-related search terms were identified with 19,849,230 Google searches in the period under review. The search terms with the highest search volume were “skin cancer” (n=2,388,500, 12.03%), “white skin cancer” (n=2,056,900, 10.36%), “basalioma” (n=907,000, 4.57%), and “melanoma” (n=717,800, 3.62%). The most searched localizations of nonmelanoma skin cancer were “nose” (n=93,370, 38.99%) and “face” (n=53,270, 22.24%), and the most searched of melanoma were “nails” (n=46,270, 70.61%) and “eye” (n=10,480, 15.99%). The skin cancer‒related category with the highest search volume was “forms of skin cancer” (n=10,162,540, 23.28%) followed by “skin alterations” (n=4,962,020, 11.36%). CONCLUSIONS Our study provides insight into terms and fields of interest related to skin cancer relevant to the German population. Furthermore, temporal trends and courses are shown. This information could aid in the development and implementation of effective and sustainable awareness campaigns by developing information sources targeted to the population’s broad interest or by implementing new Internet campaigns.

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