When did Thomas Wakley open The Lancet in London?
Thomas Wakley opened a small office in London to publish the first issue of The Lancet in 1823. He named his new journal after the surgical scalpel he used as an English surgeon.
Questions about The Lancet
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What happened when The Lancet retracted Andrew Wakefield's paper on vaccines and autism?
The journal completely retracted the paper on the 2nd of February 2010 after Wakefield was found acting unethically. Six editors faced criticism in 2011 for covering up what became known as the Wakefield concocted fear.
Who currently edits The Lancet and where are its editorial offices located?
Richard Horton took over as editor-in-chief in 1995 and has held the position ever since. The journal now maintains editorial offices in London, New York City, and Beijing to serve a global audience.
How many articles does The Lancet accept from submissions each year?
The journal accepts only about 5% of submitted articles and reviews each submission within 72 hours. Accepted articles undergo extensive peer review before being published within four weeks.
When did The Lancet retract the hydroxychloroquine study regarding COVID-19 patients?
Authors asked The Lancet to retract the article which happened on the 3rd of June 2020. Editors announced policy changes titled Learning from a retraction on the 22nd of September 2020 to improve quality control.