Editorial Policy

Last Updated: [25-11-25]

The mission of drgyana.com is to provide accurate, ethical, and evidence-based information related to cardiology, heart health, interventional procedures, and patient education. This Editorial Policy outlines how all content on the website is created, reviewed, updated, and maintained to ensure accuracy, safety, and transparency, especially for health-related information with highest standards.

1. Purpose of Content

The website publishes:

  • Educational articles
  • Cardiovascular information
  • Patient-friendly resources
  • Clinical insights
  • Case summaries
  • Blog posts

All content is intended for general awareness and education. It is not a substitute for medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment.

2. Content Creation Standards

Medical content is created and supervised by:

  • Dr. Gyana Ranjan Nayak, Interventional Cardiologist
  • Affiliated medical professionals when applicable

Each article follows:

  • Evidence-based medical knowledge
  • Current cardiology guidelines (ACC, AHA, ESC, CSI)
  • High standards of scientific accuracy
  • Clear, responsible communication
  • Ethical publication practices
  • Avoidance of exaggerated claims or unverified treatments

3. Evidence and Referencing

Where relevant, content may reference:

  • Peer-reviewed journals
  • Guideline statements
  • Established cardiovascular research
  • Standard clinical practice

Sources are chosen based on credibility, scientific validity, and relevance.

4. Review & Verification

All medical content undergoes:

  • Clinical review for scientific accuracy
  • Factual verification
  • Editorial review for clarity and safety
  • Bias check to avoid commercial or promotional influence

Information is corrected or updated promptly when new evidence becomes available.

5. Updating Medical Information

Medicine evolves. Therefore:

  • Content is periodically reviewed
  • Articles are updated when guidelines change
  • Outdated information is revised or removed
  • Major updates will reflect a “Last Updated” date

This ensures readers have current and trustworthy information.

6. Case Studies & Clinical Narratives

Case summaries published on the website:

  • Are shared solely for education
  • Maintain strict patient confidentiality
  • Have all identifiable details removed or altered
  • Do not imply guaranteed outcomes
  • Are not intended for self-diagnosis

7. Independence & Editorial Integrity

drgyana.com maintains complete editorial independence. The website does:

  • Not accept paid articles
  • Not accept sponsored or promotional posts
  • Not allow pharmaceutical or device company influence
  • Not publish content designed for marketing disguised as medical information

All decisions about publication are based solely on medical accuracy, public interest, and educational value.

8. Conflicts of Interest

Any potential conflicts of interest related to content, devices, clinical affiliations, or research involvement will be disclosed.
Currently, no sponsored or conflict-based content is accepted or published.

9. Patient Safety and YMYL Compliance

Because health information is considered Your Money or Your Life (YMYL) content:

  • Safety is prioritized over engagement
  • No content encourages self-treatment
  • Emergency conditions always recommend immediate medical care
  • Claims are restricted to medically validated information
  • No alternative, unproven, or speculative therapies are featured

Patient welfare guides every editorial decision.

10. User Feedback & Corrections

Users may submit feedback regarding:

  • Errors
  • Outdated information
  • Lack of clarity
  • Safety concerns

Corrections are reviewed by medical professionals and updated promptly if verified.

11. Third-Party Submissions

drgyana.com may accept voluntary content submissions from qualified medical professionals.
However:

  • All submissions undergo medical and editorial review
  • Only content meeting scientific accuracy and ethical standards will be published
  • Promotional, biased, or commercially driven submissions are not accepted
  • drgyana.com may edit, modify, or reject submissions at its discretion
  • Submission does not guarantee publication
  • Patient confidentiality requirements must be strictly followed

The site does not accept paid submissions or sponsored content under any circumstances.

12. Contact for Editorial Concerns

For questions, corrections, or content-related concerns, please contact: