Retracted studies threaten the conclusions of meta analyses that include them.
“Where a retraction undermines confidence in the conclusions, a decision may be required on whether the systematic review itself should be retracted, in line with guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics”
Ian Hussey
As part of our commitment to the highest standards of evidence, Cochrane is strengthening how we identify and manages retracted publications associated with studies included in published or identified in ongoing Cochrane reviews.
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