Medical Letter (MedLetter) encourages authors to share the data supporting their published research to promote transparency, reproducibility, and scientific integrity. Data sharing enhances the reliability of research findings and facilitates further scientific discovery.
Authors are encouraged to:
Make research data available whenever possible.
Deposit datasets in recognized public or institutional repositories.
Provide a Data Availability Statement within the manuscript.
Ensure shared data are accurate, complete, and properly documented.
Protect participant privacy and confidential information.
Authors should indicate whether:
The data are publicly available.
The data are available upon reasonable request.
Data sharing is restricted due to ethical, legal, or confidentiality considerations.
The Editorial Office may request access to supporting data during the peer-review or editorial process when necessary. Authors are encouraged to comply with international best practices for responsible data sharing while ensuring compliance with applicable ethical and legal requirements.