Misrepresentation of mild traumatic brain injury research in press releases.

Published in: PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation (2021)

Our analysis revealed a high degree of spin in recent press releases dedicated to mTBI research. The reports often overstated the strengths and practical impact of the study, publicize substandard research without clinical relevance, while downplaying or failing to report limitations and caveats. Misrepresentation in press releases can affect real-life medical decisions and outcomes.

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