wikipediaResearchers: Wikipedia Leaves Out Important Prescription Drug Information

Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia where posters can post and edit the entries, may be a great place to find some obscure information, but not to research prescription drugs in lieu of consulting with a physician or pharmacist, officials said. Entries on the site may exclude important information about life-threatening side effects and drug interactions, said researchers from Nova Southeastern University in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The researchers set out to test the accuracy of Wikipedia pages because many Internet searchers …

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