Target trial emulation lacks the Magic of Randomization: HARKing and terminology can mislead

BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine · Published 2026-08-05 · DOI 10.1136/bmjebm-2026-114575

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Lum Kastrati, John P A Ioannidis, Lars G Hemkens

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2026

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Kastrati, L., Ioannidis, J., Hemkens, L. (2026). Target trial emulation lacks the Magic of Randomization: HARKing and terminology can mislead. BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjebm-2026-114575

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