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How we handle reports
We check the original evidence and the proposed correction. No response time is guaranteed. If a disputed statement could materially mislead a treatment decision, we may remove it while reviewing the evidence.
What readers should see
A substantive correction should include a clear note describing what changed and a revised update date. Minor spelling or formatting repairs do not necessarily require a formal correction note. New evidence is labeled as an update; an error in the previous account is labeled as a correction.
Preserve the distinction
We do not silently rewrite a clinical outcome, approval status or material safety statement merely to conceal a mistake. Retractions or major withdrawals should explain the reason. A correction does not change a story’s original publication date.