Great to have our work covered on The Brink, @BU_Tweets pub that features faculty research. Based on our recent pub at @JAMANetworkOpen where we developed a Computer Vision algorithm to analyze Instagram posts from e-cig synthetic nicotine brands.
https://t.co/3RSe5H0J15
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New AI research led by @BU_Tweets Hariri Institute Faculty Affiliate @TraciJHong (COM) reveals that regulatory loopholes have allowed tobacco companies to target youth using social media.
Study findings published in @JAMANetworkOpen show the vast majority (87%) of Instagram posts promoting synethetic nicotine did not include #FDA health warning labels informing users about the health risks.
Learn more: https://t.co/U9c8bOSDn1
@COMatBU #nicotine #healthcare #AI
A new computer vision algorithm developed by @BU_Tweets researchers reveals how tobacco companies target youth using social media. Findings published @JAMANetworkOpen Learn more: https://t.co/TRgZNHzZU7
🚨New Research Pub🚨 @JAMANetworkOpen
We developed a computer vision tool to detect for compliance w/ FDA tobacco warning labels for synthetic nicotine e-cigs. Pairing computer vision with a quant content analysis. Reduced engagement when comply w/FDA
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https://t.co/CneyO9l8DM
@US_FDA-required health warnings on Instagram posts reduce user engagement with posts on e-cigarette ads, this study of synthetic nicotine e-cigarette brand posts finds. https://t.co/dfTG4bnFv7 @BUExperts@COMatBU@BU_Tweets@TraciJHong
New #Researchpaper. In this systematic review, we synthesize 17 yrs of research on health messaging strategies used to prevent kids/young adults from vaping.From Social Media Campaigns to Text Messaging to #VR, we examine what has been done, what works, and the gaps in the lit🚭
#DYK: A new @BUSPH study reveals that many #hookah manufacturers have not complied with FDA-mandated nicotine warning labels ⚠️. Researcher @JenCornacc hopes that these findings will stimulate further efforts to increase compliance. @medical_xpress https://t.co/oYQUrr24AE
Among 181 waterpipe tobacco packages across 33 brands in the US, compliance with @US_FDA warning requirements was low, with only 97 packages displaying the required warning; only 3 brands were compliant with all requirements. https://t.co/aZFBXtVQey
NEW from our team at @ThePolicyTweets & RIDOH.
In a nationally rep. svy, just 14% of adults aged 60+ report vaccinating against RSV.
A majority (53%) plan to *refuse* RSV vax. in the future.
Including: @THCallaghan@JenCornacc@david_yokum & more!
https://t.co/8lewpI7bM6
Attention, Terriers! We’ve got big news for you! Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam, a distinguished educator, scholar, research scientist, and physician, will be Boston University’s 11th president starting July 1, 2024. #ProudtoBU ❤️🐾
Full story ➡️https://t.co/ElcTwgTzS1
🚨THIS FRIDAY 12pm ET: TOPS will host a grand rounds presentation by⭐️#RachelCassidy⭐️from @CAASBrown who will share findings on the impact of very low nicotine content cigarettes on youth smokers.
Register 👉 https://t.co/ZnyhHzYqV9