There has been a buzz around a recent study that looked at the accuracy of Wikipedia for medical info (it was bad).
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Steve Novella did a good summary of the research here: Medical Information on Wikipedia
Having said that, can anyone find any inaccuracy on this Wikipedia page: :empathy:
Man flu
Idea of men feeling stronger symptoms of the common cold
'Man flu' is a colloquial term referring to the perception that men experience more severe symptoms when afflicted with the common cold or flu-like illnesses. Primarily British, it is frequently used in a self-deprecating manner.[1] This term has sparked both public interest and scientific inquiry into potential sex differences in the experience of respiratory illnesses.[2]
- ^ "Man Flu: A Man's Illness?". ABC News Medical Unit. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ Alleyne, Richard (24 March 2010). "Man flu is no myth as Swedish scientists prove men suffer more from disease". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 27 March 2010. Retrieved 4 November 2011.
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