Sources and methods

The news and analysis presented by mindandmargin is compiled from a monitored selection of published news feeds and editorial indexes. These sources are established publications covering the core topics of the site's spine: the condition, evidence-based treatment, and how to actually get care. Each sourced story is summarised and rewritten for clarity and consistency using automated editorial assistance. The original publication is always credited as the source of the report, with a link provided to the full article.

When a factual claim or development appears in only one monitored publication, it is treated as a single-source report. Such items are published but are clearly noted as being from a single outlet. This allows readers to be informed of emerging reports while understanding the current level of corroboration. The site does not present unverified claims from single sources as established fact.

The reference pages for conditions, treatments, and access guides are built differently. They are constructed from stable, widely recognised facts and consensus guidelines. Each reference page features a facts table distilling key information and is accompanied by a credited photograph. These pages are intended as static reference points and are not updated with daily news.

All news coverage is refreshed continuously as new reports are published from the monitored sources. The reference pages, however, are reviewed and updated on a scheduled quarterly basis to incorporate major changes in medical guidelines or systemic access procedures. This approach ensures the news section remains current while the reference material provides a stable foundation of information.