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Case 28 — Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured · source wording exercise Limit of the answer in “Research figure captions: tell...

Case 24 — Comparing laboratory methods across years Clarification for “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: the point beginning “Ask whether as...

Case 4 — A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation Correction note for “A literature note that separates hypothesis from observatio...

Create separate columns for the quantity measured, method, units and denominator. Do not subtract the two percentages as though they represented a dis...

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...

Case 6 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods Clarification for “Reading an abstract without skipping the methods”: the point beginning “I...

Clarification for “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: the point beginning “Discuss who chose to post, missing outcomes, unverifiable rec...

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