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Ask whether assay, instrument, units or reference intervals changed and retain both original reports. Do not infer a physiological trend before assess...

Clarification for “Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a result?”: the point beginning “Retain units, method, laboratory interval a...

Case 32 — Reading a preclinical paper: what belongs beside the abstract? · source wording exercise Limit of the answer in “Reading a preclinical paper...

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

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

Case 3 — Comparing laboratory methods across years Method note for “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: use “Ask whether assay, instrument, un...

Summary draft for “Exploratory subgroup analysis: keep the label visible”: the answer addresses “State whether it was prespecified and how…”; the rela...

Case 5 — Units and scale: prevent a silent comparison error Correction note for “Units and scale: prevent a silent comparison error”: retain the wordi...

Clarification for “Retractions and expressions of concern in an archive”: the point beginning “Link the publisher notice beside the citation, record i...

Case 1 — Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample Summary draft for “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: the answer addresses “Disc...