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science10 days ago•52 min saved

BMJ retracts vaccine-death study, triggering debate over science and politics

The BMJ retracted a 2024 Dutch study suggesting COVID-19 vaccines may have contributed to excess pandemic deaths, citing misinformation in the discussion and lack of reflection of scientific consensus. The authors and three Dutch experts dispute the rationale, arguing political pressure may have influenced the decision. The case has reignited arguments about scientific integrity and post-publication scrutiny in vaccine-safety research, amid broader public-health debates and related compensation schemes.

via Yahoo|

#bmj #netherlands #retraction

science4 months ago•4 min saved

BMJ Genetics retracts seven of eight papers from 2019 special issue over compromised peer review and dubious device use

BMJ’s Journal of Medical Genetics has retracted seven of eight papers from a 2019 guest-edited special issue after an investigation found the peer-review process irreparably compromised and evidence of ‘improbable device use’; the guest editor reportedly selected reviewers, most affiliated with Nanjing University, with the only non-retracted paper being a Harvard Medical School breast cancer case report. The special issue, tied to genomic aspects of cancer immunotherapy, highlights vulnerabilities in guest-edited collections and mirrors a broader pattern of compromised editor handling and peer review across journals.

via Retraction Watch|

#bmj #compromised-peer-review #journal-of-medical-genetics

science6 months ago•6 min saved

Parity by adulthood: Sweden study suggests autism affects boys and girls nearly equally

Analyzing 2.7 million Swedes, the study finds autism diagnosis rates between males and females level to near parity by about age 20, implying women are not less likely to have autism but are diagnosed later, highlighting diagnostic biases and the need for revised screening practices.

via ScienceAlert|

#autism #bmj #diagnosis

science9 months ago•4 min saved

Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise in Reducing Heart Failure Risk Post-Heart Attack

A BMJ study claiming stem cell therapy reduces heart failure risk has been scrutinized for serious data inconsistencies, including age mismatches and suspicious data patterns, leading to calls for retraction and raising concerns about research integrity in the field.

via Retraction Watch|

#bmj #clinical-trial #data-inconsistencies

health11 months ago•3 min saved

Revised: Flawed Science Behind Apple Cider Vinegar Weight Loss Claims

A clinical trial claiming that apple cider vinegar aids weight loss has been retracted by BMJ Group due to unreliable data and methodological issues, highlighting that there is no solid evidence supporting apple cider vinegar as an effective weight loss aid.

via Gizmodo|

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