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Independent Expert Reviews of News Stories

OUR CRITERIA FOR WHAT USERS NEED IN STORIES

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Visit each link to hear from patients and doctors about why these matter, and to see Thumbs up and Down story examples.

• What’s the total cost?
• How often do benefits occur?
• How often do harms occur?
• How strong is the evidence?
• Is this condition exaggerated?

• Are there alternative options?
• Is this really a new approach?
• Is it available to me?
• Who’s promoting this?
• Do they have a conflict of interest?