Automated gathering of real-world data from online patient forums can complement pharmacovigilance for rare cancers

Abstract Current methods of pharmacovigilance result in severe under-reporting of adverse drug events (ADEs). Patient forums have the potential to complement current pharmacovigilance practices by providing real-time uncensored and unsolicited information. We are the first to explore the value of pa...

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Main Authors: Anne Dirkson, Suzan Verberne, Wessel Kraaij, Gerard van Oortmerssen, Hans Gelderblom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-13894-8