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Federal Prosecutor Questions New England Journal's Editorial Independence

4/26/2025

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Federal prosecutor Edward Martin Jr. raised concerns about The New England Journal of Medicine's editorial independence, implying bias.
Dr. Eric Rubin, the journal's editor, described Martin's letter as "vaguely threatening."
Martin has contacted at least three other journals regarding similar bias concerns.
The NEJM reaffirmed its dedication to evidence-based practices and maintaining editorial independence.

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Federal prosecutor Edward Martin Jr. raised concerns about The New England Journal of Medicine's editorial independence, implying bias.
Dr. Eric Rubin, the journal's editor, described Martin's letter as "vaguely threatening."
Martin has contacted at least three other journals regarding similar bias concerns.
The NEJM reaffirmed its dedication to evidence-based practices and maintaining editorial independence.