Knowra The Lancet The Lancet The Lancet is a peer-reviewed medical journal founded in 1823 by Thomas Wakley and published weekly by Elsevier. It publishes original research, reviews, commentaries, and clinical and public-health analysis.
Thomas Wakley : Thomas Wakley was an English surgeon, reformer, and politician who founded The Lancet in 1823. He founded the journal to challenge medical establishment privilege and report on clinical practice.
Original research : Original research presents new empirical findings produced by systematic investigation. These studies form a core part of The Lancet's weekly scientific content.
Evidence-based medicine : Evidence-based medicine integrates research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values in healthcare decisions. Its studies and reviews contribute evidence used in clinical decision-making.
The New England Journal of Medicine : The New England Journal of Medicine is a peer-reviewed medical journal published by the Massachusetts Medical Society. It is a leading general medical journal with a different institutional publisher and history.
Medical journalism : Medical journalism reports and interprets research, clinical practice, and health policy for professional or public audiences. The Lancet helped establish medical journalism as a force in professional debate.
Systematic review : A systematic review uses predefined methods to identify, assess, and synthesize relevant studies on a focused question. The journal publishes evidence syntheses that bring findings across studies together.
Public health : Public health protects and improves population health through organized efforts, policy, and research. The journal covers population-level risks and interventions alongside clinical medicine.
The BMJ : The BMJ is a peer-reviewed general medical journal published by the BMJ Group. Its British medical-journal tradition provides a close comparison with The Lancet.
Medical peer review : Medical peer review is the evaluation of scholarly work by experts before publication. Peer review is a central editorial process for the journal's research papers.
Commentary : A commentary is a short, interpretive article that discusses evidence, policy, or developments in a field. Commentaries let the journal address implications and controversies beyond research results.
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