Medical Editorial Policy & Clinical Integrity Standards
Healthcare decisions require absolute clinical precision. At FITN Naturopathy, every treatment monograph, diagnostic guide, disease reversal protocol, and lifestyle recommendation is governed by a strict 7-stage physician peer-review process, evidence-based citations, and complete commercial independence.
The Four Pillars of Clinical Governance
Our editorial architecture ensures that every word published under the FITN banner adheres to the same ethical and scientific scrutiny required in hospital clinical practice.
1. Mandatory Physician Peer Review
Every medical guide, condition monograph, and therapy page must be authored and reviewed by a licensed BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences) or BAMS physician registered with the Ministry of AYUSH before publication. Reviewers verify physiological claims, dosage safety, contraindications, and clinical accuracy.
2. Peer-Reviewed Evidence Only
We exclusively cite primary medical research indexed in PubMed, the National Library of Medicine (NLM), Cochrane Library, and official Ministry of AYUSH/CCRYN clinical guidelines. Non-scientific blogs, promotional claims, and unverified anecdotal testimonials are strictly disqualified as primary citations.
3. Continuous Biannual Audits
Biomedical science and AYUSH regulations evolve continuously. All published monographs undergo scheduled re-audits every 6 months by our Medical Advisory Board to incorporate emerging clinical trial findings, updated diagnostic thresholds, and insurance empanelment adjustments.
4. Total Commercial Independence
Our clinical recommendations are 100% independent of commercial influence. FITN accepts zero affiliate payments, pharmaceutical sponsorships, or manufacturer endorsements. Therapeutic recommendations are prescribed strictly on clinical merit and verified biological efficacy.
The 7-Stage Clinical Review & Publishing Lifecycle
Every clinical article undergoes a multi-tiered validation workflow before receiving public authorization on fitn.in.
Literature Search & Evidence Synthesis
Medical researchers compile PubMed/NLM peer-reviewed clinical studies, meta-analyses, and official CCRYN clinical practice guidelines relevant to the therapeutic condition.
Primary Manuscript Drafting by Medical Communicator
A qualified medical communicator drafts the clinical monograph with clear diagnostic criteria, biochemical mechanisms (autophagy, AMPK, vagal tone), and protocol instructions.
Primary Peer Review by Registered BNYS/BAMS Physician
A licensed resident doctor scrutinizes the draft line-by-line for medical safety, contraindications, hydro-thermal parameters, and correct pharmacological terminology.
Fact-Checking & Citation Verification
Our editorial integrity desk validates every hyperlink and DOI reference against original source journal databases to prevent misattribution and citation drift.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Final Authorization
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sulekha Dagli conducts final editorial governance review, affixing physician credentials and AYUSH registration metadata to the publication.
Structured JSON-LD Schema & Transparency Tagging
Articles are tagged with `MedicalWebPage`, `author`, `reviewedBy`, and `dateModified` schemas to ensure complete transparency for search engines and readers.
Post-Publication Biannual Surveillance
Automated surveillance flags new clinical trial publications and reader feedback, prompting scheduled 6-month audits to maintain permanent medical accuracy.
Evidence Quality Hierarchy & AI Governance
Evidence Ranking System
- Level I: Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses (Cochrane, Lancet, JAMA, NEJM)
- Level II: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials (RCTs) & Controlled Cohorts
- Level III: Observational Prospective Inpatient Cohort Data (*N > 100*)
- Level IV: Official CCRYN Guidelines & Government AYUSH Pharmacopeias
HealOS™ AI Content Governance
When HealOS™ AI models assist in synthesizing data or analyzing glycemic variability patterns:
- No AI-generated text is ever published without human physician verification and line-by-line editorial approval.
- AI is utilized exclusively for computational data analysis (e.g., computing HbA1c drop rates from patient cohorts) and citation cross-matching.
- Every medical claim must map to a deterministic, human-verified PubMed or AYUSH source.
Errata, Corrections & Retraction Protocol
FITN is committed to immediate correction of any factual inaccuracies. If you identify a typo, ambiguous phrasing, or outdated citation in any of our published guides, our clinical team will review and address the submission within 24 hours.
How to Submit a Factual Correction Request
Please email our Clinical Editorial Desk directly at editorial@fitn.in with:
Editorial Policy Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Who writes and reviews health content on FITN?
Health content is drafted by qualified medical communicators with clinical bioscience backgrounds and is mandatorily peer-reviewed and verified by registered BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences) or BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery) physicians before publication.
Q2.What sources are considered authoritative under FITN’s Evidence Hierarchy?
We cite only Level 1 and Level 2 evidence from peer-reviewed biomedical databases (PubMed, National Library of Medicine, Cochrane Reviews, The Lancet, NEJM), official research gazettes from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), and standardized AYUSH pharmacopeias. Non-peer-reviewed blogs and anecdotal claims are strictly excluded.
Q3.How does FITN prevent commercial bias and sponsored medical advice?
FITN accepts zero funding, sponsorships, or affiliate commissions from pharmaceutical companies, supplement manufacturers, or device sellers. All lifestyle and therapeutic recommendations are based solely on peer-reviewed clinical efficacy and established AYUSH hospital protocols.
Q4.How frequently are medical treatment monographs and guides updated?
All medical guides and treatment monographs undergo mandatory biannual audits (every 6 months) by our Medical Advisory Board. Additionally, immediate revisions are triggered whenever new major randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or Ministry of AYUSH regulatory circulars are published.
Q5.How can readers report an error or request content clarification?
Readers can submit factual correction requests via email to editorial@fitn.in. Our clinical editorial desk reviews all inquiries within 24 hours, and if a factual error is verified, an immediate correction notice and erratum log are published.
Have Editorial Feedback or Questions?
Contact our Chief Medical Officer or the Clinical Editorial Directorate directly.