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В прошлом номере мы опубликовали первую часть CONSORT — Консолидированные (общие) стандарты предоставления результатов о рандомизированных клинических исследованиях (РКИ). Во втором номере журнала мы публикуем вторую, завершающую, часть материалов CONSORT. Данный документ предназначен для более широкого применения, понимания и распространения руководства CONSORT, которое должно помочь в улучшении составления статей рандомизированных исследований. Руководство CONSORT 2010 как разъясняющий и уточняющий документ, а также соответствующий сайт (www.consort-statement. org) должны помочь в улучшении составления статей рандомизированных исследований.

In our previous issue, we featured the first part of CONSORT — the Consolidated Standards for Reporting Trials (RCTs). Now, in this second issue of our journal, we are pleased to present the second and final part of the CONSORT materials. This extensive document is designed to be widely utilized by individuals seeking to understand and disseminate the CONSORT guidelines. Its primary objective is to enhance the quality of reports on randomized trials by offering a clear and comprehensive guide. In addition, the CONSORT 2010 is supported by a corresponding website at www.consort-statement.org. Both the CONSORT and the website serve as valuable resources, providing explanations and clarifications to aid in the compilation of articles on randomized trials.

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