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This review explores health science research on Twitter, finding large-scale studies are common but face big data challenges. Small-scale Twitter investigations remain largely untapped for health research.

Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences
  • Social Media Research
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Twitter is a widely used communication platform with potential for health science research.
  • Current understanding of Twitter's application in health research is limited.
  • The platform offers unique opportunities for data collection and public health insights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current utilization of Twitter in health science research.
  • To identify trends and methodologies in existing Twitter-based health studies.
  • To explore future potential applications of Twitter in the health sciences.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative literature review was conducted.
  • A time-limited search of health-related research articles was performed.
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