Only Tell Me the Good News - Bias in Research Publication

The video discusses various biases in medical research, particularly in antidepressant studies. It highlights publication, reporting, spin, and citation biases, showing how they skew perceptions of drug efficacy. The video emphasizes the importance of preregistration and accurate reporting to mitigate these biases. It also suggests solutions like publishing all trial results and maintaining rigorous standards to ensure research integrity.

How does preregistration of trials aim to mitigate biases in research?

What were the findings of the 2012 analysis regarding unpublished outcomes in drug trials?

What actions can be taken to improve the transparency and accuracy of research reporting?