Medical content standards at Kantesti
How we write, check, update and correct our health content.
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What these standards cover
These standards apply to the health articles on the Kantesti blog, the biomarker guide and other health explanations on this website, including their translations.
They apply to all content published or reviewed since .
Our articles explain health topics in general terms. If you want to interpret your blood test online with your own values, Kantesti can create a personal, informational report. Neither an article nor a report replaces a conversation with your doctor. How the AI writes personal reports is explained on the page Responsible AI.
Who is responsible for medical content
Kantesti's medical content is overseen by our Chief Medical Officer, Thomas Klein, MD. View the ORCID profile.
An article is marked as medically reviewed only when a named doctor has reviewed that version. The article then shows the reviewer's name and the review date.
How we write
- Each article answers a clear question for patients and their families.
- We use plain language and short sentences, and we explain medical terms the first time they appear.
- We describe what is known, what is still uncertain, and when to see a doctor.
- We avoid alarming language, and we never promise cures.
- Articles give general information, not personal medical advice.
- Draft
- Sources checked
- Published with dates
- Reviewed again
How we choose sources
- We prefer clinical guidelines from recognized medical societies and public health agencies, peer-reviewed research, and reference information from laboratories.
- We use original sources rather than summaries where we can, and recent sources where the evidence has changed.
- We avoid sources with a clear commercial interest in the topic.
- Each article lists its main sources, with links where they are available.
Use of AI
We use AI tools to help with research and drafting.
Dates and updates
- Each article shows the date it was first published and the date it was last reviewed.
- When new guidance changes what an article says, we update the article and its review date.
Corrections
If you find an error, please email [email protected]. Include the page address, what you believe is wrong and, if you have one, a source.
We check every error report. When we correct an important fact, we add a short correction note with the date to the article.
How to read one of our articles
- Look at the dates. The review date tells you how recent the information is.
- Look at the sources at the end, and open them if you want more detail.
- Look for the medically reviewed label and the reviewer's name. If an article does not have the label, a doctor has not reviewed that version.
- Remember that an article describes what is generally true. Your own situation can be different, so discuss it with your doctor.
Advertising and independence
- When an article mentions Kantesti's own service, it says clearly that the service is ours.