author searches entered in the PubMed search box will continue to display in the default sort order. 

This change will have no impact on the direct author searches I generally run, but maybe(?) this computation will be stretched across the site at some point?  I'm hopeful, anyway.  

1. An example of publication bias in SSRI & autism research (note: small sample, etc apply):

Overall, the 365 participants in the six studies showed a small response to the SSRIs, but that association disappeared when the researchers accounted for the studies that were completed but never published.

2. Harvard encourages (source) faculty to consider open access options:

1. Make sure that all of your own papers are accessible by submitting them to DASH in accordance with the faculty-initiated open-access policies (F).

2. Consider submitting articles to open-access journals, or to ones that have reasonable, sustainable subscription costs; move prestige to open access (F).

3. If on the editorial board of a journal involved, determine if it can be published as open access material, or independently from publishers that practice pricing described above. If not, consider resigning (F).

4. ....

Read letter.  See also: Elsevier boycott.

Inkling - March 2012 Medical Webinar from Inkling on Vimeo.

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It's a great paper. The authors offer a number of recommendations that I think provide a nice framework for critically evaluating searches.  Definitely worth a read.  

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Edit: Also take a look at the checklist the authors put together based on their research.  Another fine contribution.  

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The group:

is a collaborative venture to identify, assess and test search filters designed to retrieve research by study design or focus. The Search Filters Resource aims to provide easy access to published and unpublished search filters. It also provides information and guidance on how to critically appraise search filters, study design filters in progress and information on the development and use of search filters. Inclusion of a search filter is not an endorsement of its validity or a recommendation.