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Surgery: a call for papers
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Retraction and republication—ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in China from 2001 to 2011 (the China PEACE-Retrospective Acute Myocardial Infarction Study): a retrospective analysis of hospital data See Editorial page 394 See Comment page 400 See Articles page 441 For the Committee on Publication Ethics’ retraction guidelines see http:// publicationethics.org/files/ retraction%20guidelines.pdf
On June 24, 2014, the China PEACE-Retrospective Acute Myocardial Infarction Study was published online by The Lancet.1 On Aug 14, the authors drew our attention to a miscalculation in the weight of one of the urban areas in the study, affecting the national estimates for rates of hospital admission, use of aspirin, clopidogrel, and primary percutaneous coronary intervention, proportion of patients not receiving reperfusion, median length of hospital stay, in-hospital mortality, outcomes, and characteristics of patients with STsegment elevation myocardial infarction. Although the overall message of the study did not change, corrections were necessary in the findings section of the summary, the methods and results sections of the Article, figures 2, 3, and 4, both tables, and the appendix. Regrettably, mistakes in calculations can happen. When they do it is important to correct the scientific record promptly, fully, and transparently. To ensure accuracy and validity of the changes as well as a correct and robust manuscript that can inform future clinical care, we carried out further peer review of the corrected paper. The clinical and statistical reviewers confirmed the appropriateness of the changes, and stated a belief that the changes, albeit extensive, made no difference to the interpretation of the findings.
Because of the extent of the changes and based on the Committee on Publication Ethics’ guidelines, which state that “Journal editors should consider retracting a publication if: they have clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, either as a result of misconduct (eg, data fabrication) or honest error”, we now retract the previous version and republish the corrected version of the paper in this issue.2 The old version will be added to a webappendix attached to the new version and will be marked as retracted. Additionally, the Comment discussing the study that was published online has been corrected to reflect the changes in the Article, in the online and accompanying print version.3 The Editors of The Lancet The Lancet, London EC2Y 5AS, UK 1
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Li J, Li X, Wang Q, et al, for the China PEACE Collaborative Group. ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in China from 2001 to 2011 (the China PEACE-Retrospective Acute Myocardial Infarction Study): a retrospective analysis of hospital data. Lancet 2014; published online June 24. http://dx. doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(14)60921-1. Li J, Li X, Wang Q, et al, for the China PEACE Collaborative Group. ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in China from 2001 to 2011 (the China PEACE-Retrospective Acute Myocardial Infarction Study): a retrospective analysis of hospital data. Lancet 2015; 385: 441–51. Kirtane AJ, Stone GW. STEMI care in China: a world opportunity. Lancet 2015; 385: 400–401.
Surgery: a call for papers To submit a paper see http://ees.elsevier.com/thelancet For previous surgery-themed issues see http://www.thelancet. com/clinical-series
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“Achieving your personal best: improvement based on evidence” is the theme for this year’s American College of Surgeons’ Clinical Congress. The Lancet recognises the importance of high-quality evidence in delivering excellent care and is committed to publishing cutting edge, practice changing research from leading international researchers. To coincide with this event, to be held in Chicago, USA, on Oct 4–8, 2015, The Lancet will publish a surgery-themed issue.
As for previous surgery-themed issues, Lancet editors invite original submissions that reflect the rich variety of surgical research. Please submit manuscripts before March 27, 2015, and indicate in the covering letter that your submission is in response to this call for surgery research papers. Naomi Lee, William Summerskill The Lancet, London EC2Y 5AS, UK
www.thelancet.com Vol 385 January 31, 2015
Retraction and republication—ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in China from 2001 to 2011 (the China PEACE-Retrospective Acute Myocardial Infarction Study): a retrospective analysis of hospital data See Editorial page 394 See Comment page 400 See Articles page 441 For the Committee on Publication Ethics’ retraction guidelines see http:// publicationethics.org/files/ retraction%20guidelines.pdf
On June 24, 2014, the China PEACE-Retrospective Acute Myocardial Infarction Study was published online by The Lancet.1 On Aug 14, the authors drew our attention to a miscalculation in the weight of one of the urban areas in the study, affecting the national estimates for rates of hospital admission, use of aspirin, clopidogrel, and primary percutaneous coronary intervention, proportion of patients not receiving reperfusion, median length of hospital stay, in-hospital mortality, outcomes, and characteristics of patients with STsegment elevation myocardial infarction. Although the overall message of the study did not change, corrections were necessary in the findings section of the summary, the methods and results sections of the Article, figures 2, 3, and 4, both tables, and the appendix. Regrettably, mistakes in calculations can happen. When they do it is important to correct the scientific record promptly, fully, and transparently. To ensure accuracy and validity of the changes as well as a correct and robust manuscript that can inform future clinical care, we carried out further peer review of the corrected paper. The clinical and statistical reviewers confirmed the appropriateness of the changes, and stated a belief that the changes, albeit extensive, made no difference to the interpretation of the findings.
Because of the extent of the changes and based on the Committee on Publication Ethics’ guidelines, which state that “Journal editors should consider retracting a publication if: they have clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, either as a result of misconduct (eg, data fabrication) or honest error”, we now retract the previous version and republish the corrected version of the paper in this issue.2 The old version will be added to a webappendix attached to the new version and will be marked as retracted. Additionally, the Comment discussing the study that was published online has been corrected to reflect the changes in the Article, in the online and accompanying print version.3 The Editors of The Lancet The Lancet, London EC2Y 5AS, UK 1
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Li J, Li X, Wang Q, et al, for the China PEACE Collaborative Group. ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in China from 2001 to 2011 (the China PEACE-Retrospective Acute Myocardial Infarction Study): a retrospective analysis of hospital data. Lancet 2014; published online June 24. http://dx. doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(14)60921-1. Li J, Li X, Wang Q, et al, for the China PEACE Collaborative Group. ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in China from 2001 to 2011 (the China PEACE-Retrospective Acute Myocardial Infarction Study): a retrospective analysis of hospital data. Lancet 2015; 385: 441–51. Kirtane AJ, Stone GW. STEMI care in China: a world opportunity. Lancet 2015; 385: 400–401.
Surgery: a call for papers To submit a paper see http://ees.elsevier.com/thelancet For previous surgery-themed issues see http://www.thelancet. com/clinical-series
402
“Achieving your personal best: improvement based on evidence” is the theme for this year’s American College of Surgeons’ Clinical Congress. The Lancet recognises the importance of high-quality evidence in delivering excellent care and is committed to publishing cutting edge, practice changing research from leading international researchers. To coincide with this event, to be held in Chicago, USA, on Oct 4–8, 2015, The Lancet will publish a surgery-themed issue.
As for previous surgery-themed issues, Lancet editors invite original submissions that reflect the rich variety of surgical research. Please submit manuscripts before March 27, 2015, and indicate in the covering letter that your submission is in response to this call for surgery research papers. Naomi Lee, William Summerskill The Lancet, London EC2Y 5AS, UK
www.thelancet.com Vol 385 January 31, 2015