This page explains how a Vireon article moves from an idea to publication, and how it is kept up to date.
1. Defining the question
Each page has one main purpose, such as explaining a procedure, comparing two options or setting out what may cause a concern. We list the genuine questions readers have about it and avoid splitting one topic into many thin pages.
2. Finding and reading sources
We start with clinical guidelines, systematic reviews, good-quality trials, regulators and professional bodies, as described in our source policy. Sources are opened and read; we do not cite a study we have not checked.
3. Writing
Articles follow a consistent decision structure: a direct answer first, then causes, what the intervention may and may not change, who may not benefit, alternatives including no treatment, recovery, risks and evidence. AI tools may help with outlining and drafting; see how Vireon uses AI.
4. Checking
- Every decision-relevant claim has a citation placed next to it.
- Each citation is checked to confirm it supports the exact claim beside it.
- Numbers, dates, device names and regulatory statements are checked against the source.
- Unused references are removed and fabricated references are never allowed.
- Commercial or promotional wording is removed.
5. Publishing and dates
Each article shows when it was first published and when it was last substantively updated. Dates change only when the content has been reviewed and materially revised, not to make a page look fresh.
6. Updating
Pages about regulation, safety alerts, travel or costs are reviewed more often than evergreen anatomy pages. When new evidence changes a conclusion, we update the article and record the change in its history.
7. Corrections
If we get something wrong, we correct it and note the correction. See our corrections policy.