Editorial Policy

This policy explains how Alaikas.com researches, writes, reviews and updates its health and medical content, and the steps we take to keep every guide accurate, clear, current and independent.

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Our editorial mission

At Alaikas.com, our aim is to publish health and medical information that is accurate, easy to understand and useful to patients, parents and caregivers. This policy sets out the standards every guide on our site is expected to meet.

Sourcing standards

We base our content on reliable, evidence-based sources. When we research a topic, we give priority to sources in the following order:

  1. Public health authorities and clinical guidelines, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and MedlinePlus, and the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).
  2. Peer-reviewed research, with a preference for systematic reviews, meta-analyses and large, well-designed studies published in reputable medical journals.
  3. Professional medical organizations and academic medical centers that publish patient-facing guidance.
  4. Official product information, such as approved drug labels and patient information leaflets, when we write about medicines.

We do not rely on press releases, marketing materials, anonymous sources, online forums or single small studies to support health claims. When evidence is limited or experts disagree, we say so clearly.

Writing standards

We write for readers without a medical background. Our writing standards include:

  • Plain language: Short sentences, everyday words and clear explanations of any medical terms we use.
  • US English: We use US spelling and conventions throughout the site.
  • Balanced tone: We present information calmly and accurately, without exaggeration, fear-based language or unsupported promises.
  • Clear structure: Headings, short paragraphs and lists make our guides easy to scan.
  • Practical focus: We answer the questions people actually have, such as what a test involves, what a specialist does or what to expect during a hospital stay.

Throughout our guides, we encourage readers to discuss their own situation with a qualified health professional.

Fact-checking and citations

Before a guide is published, its content is checked against the sources used to write it. We confirm that facts, figures and recommendations match current guidance, and we remove or revise any claim we cannot support.

Key medical claims are supported by citations to authoritative sources, so readers can review the evidence for themselves. Where possible, we link directly to the original guideline, study or official resource.

Review and update schedule

Medical knowledge changes over time. To keep our content current:

  • Every guide shows a last-updated date.
  • We review our content regularly, giving priority to topics where guidance changes often.
  • We update guides when authoritative bodies publish new or revised guidance, or when we learn that information is out of date.
  • When we make meaningful changes to a guide, we update its last-updated date.

Corrections policy

We work hard to get things right, but mistakes can happen. If you believe something on Alaikas.com is inaccurate, unclear or out of date, please tell us through our contact page or by email at contact@alaikas.com. It helps if you include:

  • The address (URL) of the page
  • The information you believe is wrong
  • A reliable source that supports the correction, if you have one

We review every report promptly. If we confirm an error, we correct the content and update the page’s last-updated date. Errors that could affect someone’s understanding of medical information are treated as a priority.

Independence and advertising

Alaikas.com is editorially independent. Our decisions about what to cover and what to say are based on evidence and reader needs, not commercial interests. We do not sell products, and we do not accept payment to cover a topic, mention a product or change what we write.

We currently do not publish sponsored content. If we ever introduce advertising or sponsored content, it will be clearly labeled and kept separate from our editorial content, and it will not influence our health information.

Use of images

Images on Alaikas.com help illustrate topics and make our guides easier to read. We use licensed stock photography. People shown in images are not our staff or patients, and images do not depict real cases. They are for illustration only and should never be used to identify or diagnose a condition.

How to judge health information

We encourage readers to think critically about all health information they find online, including ours. MedlinePlus offers a helpful guide to evaluating internet health information that explains what to look for in a trustworthy source.

Medical disclaimer

Content on Alaikas.com is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please read our full medical disclaimer and speak with a qualified health professional about your own health.

Questions about this policy

If you have questions about our editorial standards or how a guide was created, please get in touch. We welcome feedback that helps us improve.