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Research Integrity

The importance of maintaining research integrity, highlighted by the Andrew Wakefield case, where he was found guilty of dishonesty and misconduct.

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Jan 29, 2026
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How did early meta‑analyses of ivermectin trials handle study quality and later retractions or data concerns?

Early of trials began with heterogeneous study pools and inconsistent quality screening, sometimes reporting large positive effects that later proved fragile once problematic trials were removed; in r...

Jan 8, 2026

What were the key findings of the GMC Fitness to Practise hearings into Andrew Wakefield?

The General Medical Council (GMC) Fitness to Practise hearings concluded that Andrew Wakefield engaged in serious professional misconduct: his 1998 Lancet study was conducted and reported in breach of...