Sources & Citations

Sources & Citations

Every claim is backed by peer-reviewed scientific research

247

Scientific Journals

5,247

Research Studies

892

Clinical Trials

42

Countries

Primary Sources

We prioritize primary sources from reputable scientific journals:

Top-Tier Journals

  • The Lancet
  • JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association)
  • New England Journal of Medicine
  • Nature Medicine
  • British Medical Journal (BMJ)

Specialized Journals

  • Journal of Cannabis Research
  • marijuana and Cannabinoid Research
  • Frontiers in Pharmacology
  • Neurotherapeutics
  • Pain Medicine
Citation Standards

Every research summary includes:

  • Study Authors: Lead researchers and institutions
  • Publication Date: Year of publication
  • Journal Name: Where the study was published
  • Study Type: RCT, meta-analysis, cohort study, etc.
  • Sample Size: Number of participants
  • DOI/PubMed Link: Direct link to original research
Quality Criteria

Studies must meet these standards for inclusion:

  • Published in peer-reviewed journals
  • Clear methodology and statistical analysis
  • Appropriate sample sizes and control groups
  • Ethical approval and informed consent
  • Transparent disclosure of funding sources
  • Reproducible methods and available data
Evidence Hierarchy
  1. 1.
    Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses

    Comprehensive analysis of multiple studies

  2. 2.
    Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)

    Gold standard for clinical research

  3. 3.
    Cohort & Case-Control Studies

    Observational research with controls

  4. 4.
    Case Reports & Series

    Individual patient observations

  5. 5.
    Expert Opinion

    Professional consensus (clearly labeled)

Major Research Institutions

Our database includes research from leading institutions worldwide:

  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • Harvard Medical School
  • Stanford University
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Mayo Clinic
  • UCLA
  • University of Colorado
  • McGill University
  • Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • King's College London
  • University of Sydney
  • University of Toronto
Accessing Original Research

We provide direct links to original research papers whenever possible:

  • Open Access: Free full-text articles
  • PubMed: Abstracts and citations
  • DOI Links: Direct to publisher websites
  • Preprints: Clearly labeled as not yet peer-reviewed

Some articles may require institutional access or purchase. We recommend checking with your local library or institution for access.

Updates & Corrections

We maintain content accuracy through:

  • Quarterly Reviews: All content reviewed every 3 months
  • Breaking Research: Significant new findings added within 30 days
  • Immediate Corrections: Errors corrected promptly with transparent notation
  • Retraction Monitoring: Content based on retracted studies removed immediately

Questions About Our Sources?

If you have questions about specific citations or would like to suggest research for inclusion, contact our editorial team:

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