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Case 14 — A durable glossary entry for an ambiguous abbreviation Method note for “A durable glossary entry for an ambiguous abbreviation”: use “Expand...

Case 2 — Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary sources Summary draft for “Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary so...

Reader check for “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: distinguish the discussion point “Such material can suggest questions but…” from it...

Discuss who chose to post, missing outcomes, unverifiable records and changes in reporting over time. Such material can suggest questions but cannot e...

Limit of the answer in “Confidence intervals: describe uncertainty explicitly”: “Report effect size, confidence interval and the outcome scale…” is an...

A human-benefit claim needs appropriate human evidence. This preclinical note should describe its model and translation limits rather than suggesting ...

Identify the original error and the corrected text, date the correction and link the source. Keep the correction visible to readers who may have saved...

Ask whether the sample identifier, issuing laboratory, report date and relevant analytical method can be verified. A copied certificate may be genuine...

Limit of the answer in “Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary sources”: “Locate the primary study and confirm that it…” is an excerp...

Each entry should retain the date, old text, corrected text, reason and source reference. For a publisher notice, link the notice as well as the origi...

Identify population, design, comparator, outcome definitions and follow-up. Assess whether the conclusion extends beyond the measurements and note wha...

Case 14 — Units and scale: prevent a silent comparison error Correction note for “Units and scale: prevent a silent comparison error”: retain the word...