Authors: Thierry Poynard, Dominique Thabut, Mona Munteanu, Vlad Ratziu, Yves Benhamou, Olivier Deckmyn
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0012044
Abstract Summary
Medical research conclusions have a limited lifespan. In a study of 474 liver disease articles, only 60% remained true after decades, while 40% became obsolete or false. Authors with higher h-index scores (measuring research productivity) were more likely to publish enduring conclusions. The h-index correlated with methodological quality and study design, suggesting experienced researchers produce more reliable findings.
Why Brain? ðŸ§
Higher h-index authors produce more enduring clinical research conclusions, especially for negative findings, though the relationship with truth survival is complex and influenced by methodology quality.
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