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nejm-abstract

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Use to write the NEJM structured abstract — four headed sections (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions), ≤250 words, with the trial registration number and funding source, leading the Results with the primary outcome reported as an effect size with a 95% CI. Late-stage polish skill.

When to use

• Writing NEJM structured abstracts
• Formatting abstracts into four headed sections
• Reporting primary outcomes with effect sizes and 95% CIs
• Including trial registration numbers and funding sources
• Late-stage polish of abstracts

When not to use

• Writing unstructured single-paragraph abstracts
• Reporting only P values for primary outcomes
• Leading Results with secondary or subgroup findings
• Omitting registration numbers or funding sources
• Stating conclusions that outrun the data

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