Reporting actionable research results: shared secrets can save lives.
editorial · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1126/scitranslmed.3003958 and PMC identifier 3501742.
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Abstract
In this Commentary, we describe a cryptographic method for returning research results to individuals who participate in clinical studies. Controlled use of this method, which relaxes the typical anonymization guarantee, can ensure that clinically actionable results reach participants while also addressing most privacy concerns.
Medical subject headings
- Biomedical Research