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Method note for “Reading an abstract without skipping the methods”: use “Assess whether the conclusion extends beyond the measurements and note what…”...

Separate the authors’ proposed mechanism from the measurements that support it. A plausible explanation is not automatically a demonstrated pathway.

Method note for “A correction log for an archive article”: use “Identify the original error and the corrected text, date…” as a row heading in a propo...

Case 1 — Certificate of analysis: which claim does each measurement support? Even an authentic analytical report has scope limits. It is not by itself...

Explain the study’s scope and limitations without recommending a treatment change. Individual decisions belong with a qualified clinician who can asse...

Clarification for “Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication”: the point beginning “Publication status is useful context but is not itself a…” belongs...

Clarification for “An evidence table with room for negative findings”: the point beginning “Include all prespecified outcomes where reported, null…” b...

Case 37 — Clinical questions in an archive discussion · source wording exercise Method note for “Clinical questions in an archive discussion”: use “In...