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West Wing Inspiration
- Researchers were inspired to study Friday afternoon public health alerts due to a "take out the trash day" episode of the West Wing.
- This fictional show depicted the White House strategically releasing unfavorable news on Fridays to minimize attention.
Friday Effect on FDA Alerts
- FDA Friday alerts receive less attention, being shared 34% less on social media and 12-51% less in news.
- This "Friday effect" significantly reduces awareness and delays information dissemination by months.
Impact on Drug-Related Deaths
- Drug safety alerts released on Fridays are linked to a concerning increase in drug-related deaths.
- Compared to weekday releases, Friday alerts are less effective in the crucial first six months.