scholarly journals Research Interest and Public Interest in Melanoma: A Bibliometric and Google Trends Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanlin Zhang ◽  
Yuanzhuo Wang ◽  
Qingyue Zheng ◽  
Keyun Tang ◽  
Rouyu Fang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Variation ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
The United States ◽  
Research Interest ◽  
Google Trends ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Search Volume ◽  
Trends Analysis ◽  
Relative Search Volume

IntroductionMelanoma is a severe skin cancer that metastasizes quickly. Bibliometric analysis can quantify hotspots of research interest. Google Trends can provide information to address public concerns.MethodsThe top 15 most frequently cited articles on melanoma each year from 2015 to 2019, according to annual citations, were retrieved from the Web of Science database. Original articles, reviews, and research letters were included in this research. For the Google Trends analysis, the topic “Melanoma” was selected as the keyword. Online search data from 2004 to 2019 were collected. Four countries (New Zealand, Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom) were selected for seasonal analysis. Annual trends in relative search volume and seasonal variation were analyzed, and the top related topics and rising related topics were also selected and analyzed.ResultsThe top 15 most frequently cited articles each year were all original articles that focused on immunotherapy (n=8), omics (n=5), and the microbiome (n=2). The average relative search volume remained relatively stable across the years. The seasonal variation analysis revealed that the peak appeared in summer, and the valley appeared in winter. The diseases associated with or manifestations of melanoma, treatment options, risk factors, diagnostic tools, and prognosis were the topics in which the public was most interested. Most of the topics revealed by bibliometric and Google Trends analyses were consistent, with the exception of issues related to the molecular biology of melanoma.ConclusionThis study revealed the trends in research interest and public interest in melanoma, which may pave the way for further research.

scholarly journals Increase in searches for erectile dysfunction during winter: seasonal variation evidence from Google Trends in the United States

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Belén Mora Garijo ◽  
Jonathan E. Katz ◽  
Aubrey Greer ◽  
Mia Gonzalgo ◽  
Alejandro García López ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
United States ◽  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Seasonal Variation ◽  
Kidney Stones ◽  
Seasonal Pattern ◽  
The United States ◽  
Google Trends ◽  
Internet Search ◽  
Search Volume

AbstractSeveral diseases associated with erectile dysfunction (ED), such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and coronary artery disease (CAD), are known to have seasonal variation, with increased incidence during winter months. However, no literature exists on whether this chronological-seasonal evolution is also present within ED symptomatology. We hypothesized ED would follow the seasonal pattern of its lifestyle-influenced comorbid conditions and exhibit increased incidence during winter months. In order to investigate the seasonal variation of ED in the United States between 2009 and 2019, Internet search query data were obtained using Google Trends. Normalized search volume was determined during the winter and summer seasons for ED, other diseases known to be significantly associated with ED (T2DM and CAD), kidney stones (positive control), and prostate cancer (negative control). There were significantly more internet search queries for ED during the winter than during the summer (p = 0.001). CAD and T2DM also had significantly increased search volume during winter months compared to summer months (p < 0.001 and p = 0.011, respectively). By contrast, searches for kidney stones were significantly increased in the summer than in the winter (p < 0.001). There was no significant seasonal variation in the relative search frequency for prostate cancer (p = 0.75). In conclusion, Google Trends internet search data across a ten-year period in the United States suggested a seasonal variation in ED, which implies an increase in ED during winter. This novel finding in ED epidemiology may help increase awareness of ED’s associated lifestyle risk factors, which may facilitate early medical evaluation and treatment for those at risk of both ED and cardiovascular disease.

Predicting Public Interest in Nonsurgical Cosmetic Procedures Using Google Trends

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (11) ◽  
pp. 1253-1262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan D Tijerina ◽  
Shane D Morrison ◽  
Ian T Nolan ◽  
Matthew J Parham ◽  
Rahim Nazerali
Keyword(s):  
Hyaluronic Acid ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
The United States ◽  
Google Trends ◽  
Search Term ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Fat Transfer ◽  
Laser Hair Removal ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Search Volume

Abstract Background Google Trends (GT) provides cost-free, customizable analyses of search traffic for specified terms entered into Google’s search engine. GT may inform plastic surgery marketing decisions and resource allocation. Objectives The aim of this study was to determine GT’s utility in tracking and predicting public interest in nonsurgical cosmetic procedures and to examine trends over time of public interest in nonsurgical procedures. Methods GT search volume for terms in 6 ASPS and ASAPS nonsurgical procedure categories (Botox injections, chemical peel, laser hair removal, laser skin resurfacing, microdermabrasion and soft tissue fillers [subcategories: collagen, fat, and hyaluronic acid]) were compared with ASPS and ASAPS case volumes for available dates between January 2004 and March 2019 with the use of univariate linear regression, taking P &lt; 0.01 as the cutoff for significance. Results Total search volume varied by search term within the United States and internationally. Significant positive correlations were demonstrated for 17 GT terms in all 6 ASPS and ASAPS categories: “Botox®,” “collagen injections,” “collagen lip injections” with both databases; and “chemical skin peel,” “skin peel,” “acne scar treatment,” “CO2 laser treatment,” “dermabrasion,” “collagen injections,” “collagen lip injections,” “fat transfer,” “hyaluronic acid fillers,” “hyaluronic acid injection,” “hyaluronic acid injections,” “Juvederm®,” and “fat transfer” with just 1 database. Many search terms were not significant, emphasizing the need for careful selection of search terms. Conclusions Our analysis further elaborates on recent characterization of GT as a powerful and intuitive data set for plastic surgeons, with the potential to accurately gauge global and national interest in topics and procedures related to nonsurgical cosmetic procedures.

scholarly journals Increase in public interest concerning alternative medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia: a Google Trends study

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 1201
Author(s):  
Dewi Rokhmah ◽  
Khaidar Ali ◽  
Serius Miliyani Dwi Putri ◽  
Khoiron Khoiron
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Time Lag ◽  
Google Trends ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Search Term ◽  
Alternative Medicines ◽  
Search Volume ◽  
Relative Search Volume ◽  
Time Lag Correlation

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered individuals to increase their healthy behaviour in order to prevent transmission, including improving their immunity potentially through the use of alternative medicines. This study aimed to examine public interest on alternative medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic using Google Trends in Indonesia. Methods: Employing a quantitative study, the Spearman rank test was used to analyze the correlation between Google Relative Search Volume (RSV) of various search terms, within the categories of alternative medicine, herbal medicine and practical activity, with COVID-19 cases. In addition, time lag correlation was also investigated. Results: Public interest toward alternative medicine during COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia is dramatically escalating. All search term categories (alternative medicine, medical herbal, and alternative medicine activities) were positively associated with COVID-19 cases (p<0.05). The terms ‘ginger’ (r=0.6376), ‘curcumin’ (r=0.6550) and ‘planting ginger’ (0.6713) had the strongest correlation. Furthermore, time lag correlation between COVID-19 and Google RSV was also positively significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: Public interest concerning alternative medicine related terms dramatically increased after the first COVID-19 confirmed case was reported in Indonesia. Time lag correlation showed good performance using weekly data. The Indonesian Government will play an important role to provide and monitor information related to alternative medicine in order for the population to receive the maximum benefit.

scholarly journals Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Spark a Public Interest in Pet Adoption?

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffery Ho ◽  
Sabir Hussain ◽  
Olivier Sparagano
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Early Phase ◽  
Separation Anxiety ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Search Volume ◽  
Relative Search Volume

This study aimed to determine if there has been an increase of global interest on pet adoption immediately after the WHO declaration of the pandemic and if the effect has been sustainable in 8 months on. We conducted a Google Trends search using keywords related to pet adoption. Relative search volume (RSV) was scored between 0 and 100 for the lowest and the highest, respectively. Top countries contributing to the dataset included Australia, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia. From 2015 through 2020, the worldwide RSV for the categories of pet, dog and cat adoption peaked between April and May 2020, the early epidemic phase of the pandemic. These were significantly higher than the 5-year worldwide average RSV for all three categories (P = 0.001). Comparing to the same period in 2019, the RSV ratio (2020/2019) for both dog and cat adoption increased by up to 250%. Nonetheless, the RSV for dog adoption has been decreasing since July 2020 and returned to the 5-year average by December 2020. In contrast, the interest in cat adoption remained sustainably high, possibly reflecting the feline acclimation to indoor living. In conclusion, the global interest in pet adoptions surged in the early phase of the pandemic but not sustainable. With the launch of COVID-19 vaccines, there is a concern for separation anxiety and possible abandonment of these newly adopted pets when the owners would leave their homes for work in the future.

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 Dental Challenges and the Needs of the Population during the Covid-19 Pandemic Period. Real-Time Surveillance Using Google Trends

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 8999
Author(s):  
Magdalena Sycinska-Dziarnowska ◽  
Iwona Paradowska-Stankiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Public Interest ◽  
Google Trends ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Search Volume ◽  
The Us ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Word Search ◽  
Relative Search Volume ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Dental Needs

Background: The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to changes in the dental needs of the population and new challenges concerning oral health care. Methods: The Google Trends tool was used to collect data on the Internet search interest. The investigated material was collected from 1 January 2020 to 23 August 2020. Search terms “toothache”, “dentist” and “stay at home” were retrieved for the whole world as well as for the US, the UK, Poland, Italy and Sweden. Results: During the lockdown, correlation analysis indicates the lowest public interest in the word “dentist” one week preceding the peak for “toothache”, followed by an increase in the word search for “dentist”. On 12 April, worldwide, the maximum of Google Trends Relative Search Volume (RSV) for “toothache” was observed. Conclusion: Decrease in “dentist” queries during lockdown followed by an increase in “toothache” search predicts greater dental needs in the post-pandemic period. The surveillance shows significant changes in queries for dental-related terms during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to prepare for future pandemic outbreaks teledentistry programs should be taken into consideration.

scholarly journals Increase in public interest concerning alternative medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia: a Google Trends study

F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 1201
Author(s):  
Dewi Rokhmah ◽  
Khaidar Ali ◽  
Serius Miliyani Dwi Putri ◽  
Khoiron Khoiron
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Time Lag ◽  
Google Trends ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Search Term ◽  
Alternative Medicines ◽  
Search Volume ◽  
Relative Search Volume ◽  
Time Lag Correlation

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered individuals to increase their healthy behaviour in order to prevent transmission, including improving their immunity potentially through the use of alternative medicines. This study aimed to examine public interest on alternative medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic using Google Trends in Indonesia. Methods: Employing a quantitative study, the Spearman rank test was used to analyze the correlation between Google Relative Search Volume (RSV) of various search terms, within the categories of alternative medicine, herbal medicine and practical activity, with COVID-19 cases. In addition, time lag correlation was also investigated. Results: Public interest toward alternative medicine during COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia is dramatically escalating. All search term categories (alternative medicine, medical herbal, and alternative medicine activities) were positively associated with COVID-19 cases (p<0.05). The terms ‘ginger’ (r=0.6376), ‘curcumin’ (r=0.6550) and ‘planting ginger’ (0.6713) had the strongest correlation. Furthermore, time lag correlation between COVID-19 and Google RSV was also positively significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: Public interest concerning alternative medicine related terms dramatically increased after the first COVID-19 confirmed case was reported in Indonesia. Time lag correlation showed good performance using weekly data. The Indonesian Government will play an important role to provide and monitor information related to alternative medicine in order for the population to receive the maximum benefit.

scholarly journals Seasonal Variation and Global Public Interest in the Internet Searches for Osteoporosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Chao Wang ◽  
Xiong Shu ◽  
Jianfeng Tao ◽  
Yanzhuo Zhang ◽  
Yue Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Variation ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Seasonal Pattern ◽  
Late Winter ◽  
Search Term ◽  
Ibandronic Acid ◽  
Search Volume ◽  
Significant Seasonal Variation ◽  
Relative Search Volume ◽  
Google Search

Background. To ascertain the seasonal pattern and global public interest in osteoporosis by evaluating search term popularity changes of the disease over a decade. Methods. We applied Google Trends to retrieve search popularity scores for the term “osteoporosis” between January 01, 2004, and December 31, 2019. Cosinor analyses were conducted to examine the seasonality of osteoporosis, and analysis on osteoporosis-related topics including hot topics and rising-related topics was also performed. Results. The cosinor analyses demonstrated a statistically significant seasonal variation in relative search volume of the “osteoporosis” in the world ( p = 0.0083 ), USA ( p < 0.001 ), UK ( p < 0.001 ), Canada ( p < 0.001 ), Ireland ( p < 0.001 ), Australia ( p < 0.001 ), and New Zealand ( p < 0.001 ), with a peak in the late winter months and trough in the summer months. The peaks in late winter and valley in summer presented an approximately 6-month difference between hemispheres. The top 11 rising topics were denosumab, FRAX, hypocalcaemia, zoledronic acid, ibandronic acid, osteomyelitis, osteopenia, osteoarthritis, bone, calcium, and bone density. Conclusions. Google search query volumes related to osteoporosis follow strong seasonal patterns with late winter peaks and summer troughs. Further studies aimed at elucidating the possible mechanisms behind seasonality in osteoporosis are needed. Moreover, Internet data including the top rising topics may alert physicians to strengthen the propaganda of osteoporosis timely, so as to further promote the development of public health interventions.

Global public interest in systemic lupus erythematosus: an investigation based on internet search data

Lupus ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  
pp. 1435-1440 ◽  
Author(s):  
G C Wu ◽  
F Cao ◽  
H H Shen ◽  
L Q Hu ◽  
Y Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Seasonal Variation ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Search Term ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Search Volume ◽  
Significant Seasonal Variation ◽  
Search Data ◽  
Relative Search Volume

Objective This study aims at investigating the global public interest in seeking information about systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) using Google Trends (GT). Methods An electronic search was performed using GT with the search term lupus as well as the option of disease from January 2004 to December 2018. Cosinor analysis was applied to detect the seasonality of SLE-related relative search volume (RSV). In addition, analysis on SLE-related topics including “hot topics” and “top rising topics” was also conducted. Results Overall, SLE-related RSV showed a decreasing trend from January 2004 to December 2013 and then demonstrated a slowly increasing trend from January 2014 to December 2018. Cosinor test showed no significant seasonal variation in SLE-related RSV ( p > .025). RSV peaked in May and reached the trough in November. The top seven rising topics were Selena Gomez, Sjögren syndrome, autoimmunity, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatology, antinuclear antibody and autoimmune disease. Conclusion The results from GT analysis showed slowly increasing internet searches for SLE in recent years. This trend was followed by a peak of RSV in May and reached its lowest level in November. However, globally, the results did not reveal a significant seasonal variation in GT for SLE. Additionally, the top fast-growing topics regarding SLE may be valuable for doctors and nurses to provide timely education of the disease to patients, as well as promote the development of public health.

Public Interest in Raynaud’s Phenomenon: A Google Trends Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanzhuo Wang ◽  
Hanlin Zhang ◽  
Qingyue Zheng ◽  
Keyun Tang ◽  
Qiuning Sun
Keyword(s):  
Public Interest ◽  
Seasonal Pattern ◽  
Raynaud’S Phenomenon ◽  
Raynaud's Phenomenon ◽  
Google Trends ◽  
Search Term ◽  
The Public ◽  
Search Volume ◽  
Disease Attack ◽  
Relative Search Volume

Abstract Introduction: Raynaud’s phenomenon is a common disorder affecting body extremities. As infodemiological methods developed, online search tools could be used to explore the public interest of the disease. The study aimed to determine the annual trend, seasonal pattern, and associated topics of Raynaud’s phenomenon.Methods: Google Trends was used to collect the data. “Raynaud syndrome” was selected as the search term. Data on monthly relative search volume (RSV) were collected from 4 selected countries (United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand) and globally. Related topics were obtained, and annual related topics were also collected for analysis.Results: The maximum RSV appeared in January 2019, and the minimum value was observed in August 2011. The peak for RSV occurred in winter, and the bottom appeared in summer. In top related topics, “Maurice Raynaud” was the most related. In rising related topics, disease manifestations and autoimmune connective diseases were highly concerned. For annual related topics, associated diseases were attracting more attention over time.Conclusions: The population is interested in related diseases, pathogenesis, and treatment. There was a peak in winter for searching and revealed that there might be a positive correlation between disease attack and seasonal variation.

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