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Daily, we scan PubMed for the top new medical studies, and explain in simple terms what they mean, who they could help, and whether the benefits are worth the costs—fair, transparent, and privacy-safe, with direct links to the sources.
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CCC Lens = fast benefit–cost view (BCR>1 favors adoption). Heuristics, not definitive appraisals.

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Design & Validity describes the design and trustworthiness (RoB2/ROBINS-I/AMSTAR-2 etc.).

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MCDA = multi-criteria decision anchors. 0–3 = quick, comparable heuristic.

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mdi-information-outlineAbout Impact Signals

Impact Signals spotlights new, high-leverage research and turns it into practical cues you can act on. It ranks with your on-device click history and hands off in a tap—share or print-ready PDF.

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