expressing numbers in text
The rules for writing numbers vary by academic discipline. While numbers are not a special focus in standard prose, they are in technical, scientific, or medical texts. Numbers written as numerals emphasize quantity more clearly than numbers spelled out as words. Here's a summary of the rules I generally
GCP: a universal call for ethics in biomedical research
today, the principles of good clinical practice (GCP) form such an integral part of the development of new medicines that they could easily be taken for granted. yet, the road to a universal code of ethics in human experimentation is paved with tragedies which have only gradually led to
equator—all reporting guidelines, all in one place
the equator network offers a one-stop shop for up-to-date reporting guidelines, such as the CONSORT statements for randomized controlled trials, the STROBE statement for observational studies, the PRISMA statement for systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and many more—including guidelines currently under development. links equator—library for health research reporting CONSORT statement STROBE statement PRISMA statement