Nicola Kearney’s research while affiliated with Galway University Hospitals and other places

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Publications (3)

To PDT or Not to PDT, That Is the Question—A Retrospective Analysis of Carbon Emissions Associated With Travel for Photodynamic Therapy
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April 2025

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Nicola Kearney

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Ibrahim Afridi

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A cross-sectional analysis of TikTok content relating to sunscreen conspiracy theories and correlation with published evidence on sunscreen risks

October 2024

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Clinical and Experimental Dermatology

Nicola Kearney

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Marion Leahy

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Maria Stanciu

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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK and Ireland, with the number of skin cancers expected to increase further by 2038-2040. Conspiracy theories surrounding sunscreen use are becoming rampant across social media platforms. We aimed to further investigate the misinformation and conspiracy theories surrounding sunscreen use on TikTok by performing a cross-sectional analysis of relevant TikTok content. This analysis highlighted the presence of an alarming amount of sunscreen misinformation on the popular social media platform.