Our editorial approach
Trace the claim back.
We use literature, study registries, official materials, and clearly identified reference sources to separate primary evidence from interpretation. A registry record can show that a study is registered, but it is not the same as a completed result; that distinction follows the purpose described by ClinicalTrials.gov study records.
When we use general definitions, we prefer durable reference points and identify uncertainty rather than converting it into certainty. For example, the overview of evidence-based medicine usefully describes the broader idea of integrating evidence with careful judgment, not treating a single source as a final answer.
Our resource format and scope describe how readers can use Lacuna Flint as an orientation tool: to compare claims, locate original sources, and notice the unanswered questions that deserve attention.