Editorial Policy

Our Sources

Vellito exclusively covers research from established, peer-reviewed sources. Our content is drawn from:

• PubMed / MEDLINE — peer-reviewed biomedical literature from the National Library of Medicine
• ClinicalTrials.gov — registered clinical trial results from the U.S. National Institutes of Health
• FDA — drug approvals, safety communications, and regulatory decisions
• European Medicines Agency (EMA) — European regulatory actions and assessments
• CDC MMWR — Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports from the Centers for Disease Control
• medRxiv — preprints in health sciences (clearly labeled as non-peer-reviewed)
• Cochrane Library — systematic reviews and meta-analyses
• Frontiers — open-access peer-reviewed research
• NIH News — research findings from the National Institutes of Health

Automated Summarization

Summaries on Vellito are drafted automatically from the primary source — the peer-reviewed publication, trial registration, or regulatory announcement — and then checked against that source by a credentialed medical professional before publication.

Drafts that don't meet our quality threshold are held for additional human review rather than published. We disclose this process so readers know what they are reading: an automated first draft, verified and approved by a qualified human reviewer.

Medical Review Process

Every article published on Vellito is reviewed by a credentialed medical professional before it reaches our readers. Our medical review team includes licensed physicians and medical researchers with specialized expertise spanning internal medicine, oncology, neurology, psychiatry, surgery, and more.

Reviewers evaluate each summary for:

• Accuracy of clinical claims and statistical reporting
• Appropriate context for the study's limitations and methodology
• Balanced presentation of findings without sensationalism
• Correct interpretation of confidence intervals, p-values, and effect sizes

Quality Scoring

Articles are scored on evidence strength, methodology, source prestige, and clinical relevance. Only articles meeting our quality threshold are published. Borderline articles are flagged for additional human review before publication.

Dual-Audience Summaries

We produce two versions of every summary:

• Healthcare Professional (HCP) summaries — detailed clinical analysis including methodology, statistical significance, confidence intervals, number needed to treat (NNT), and implications for clinical practice
• Patient summaries — accessible, plain-language explanations of what the research means, written for a general audience without medical training

Corrections Policy

We take accuracy seriously. If an error is identified in any published summary:

1. The article is immediately flagged for review
2. A corrected version is published with a note indicating the nature of the correction
3. The "Last Updated" date is revised to reflect the correction

To report an error, please email [email protected] with the article URL and a description of the issue.

Editorial Independence

Vellito does not accept sponsored content and has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, or healthcare organizations that could influence our editorial decisions. Our coverage is determined solely by the scientific merit and clinical relevance of the research.

Disclaimer

Vellito provides summaries of published medical research for informational and educational purposes only. Our content is not medical advice. Healthcare decisions should be made in consultation with a qualified healthcare provider based on individual circumstances. Always refer to the original peer-reviewed publication for complete study details.