Web search behavior and information needs of people with multiple sclerosis: focus group study and analysis of online postings.

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Published in Interact J Med Res on July 24, 2014

Authors

Cinzia Colombo1, Paola Mosconi, Paolo Confalonieri, Isabella Baroni, Silvia Traversa, Sophie J Hill, Anneliese J Synnot, Nadia Oprandi, Graziella Filippini

Author Affiliations

1: IRCCS-Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research, Milano, Italy, Department of Public Health, Laboratory for medical research and consumer involvement, Milano, Italy.

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