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See how strong the clinical evidence really is — scored by MedQuiry™
How we review every treatment
Every treatment on Senior Wellness is reviewed by MDs and is linked to medical studies. But not all studies are created equal. So Senior Wellness uses to score the validity and reliability of medical studies, so you can see for yourself how strong the evidence is for a given treatment.
evaluates over 67 characteristics when evaluating a medical study, making between 200 and 2,000 evaluative determinations, including whether conflicts of interest or bias exist, if it is statistically sound, and whether the study has ever been retracted, among many other factors.
— What the score means
Study Credibility: High
Backed by quality research
This study was well designed and clearly reported.
Study Credibility: Medium
Use with caution in decisions
This study has real limitations — worth discussing with your doctor.
Study Credibility: Low
Not enough evidence yet
This study leaves important questions open. Talk with your clinician before trying.
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