Terms of Use

The terms on which we offer this publication.

Last updated: 2026. By using The Vital Record you agree to these terms.

Not medical advice

The Vital Record is journalism, not medical advice. We report on clinical research, regulatory actions, and biomedical science. Nothing here is a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation, or a substitute for professional medical care. Never start, stop, or change any treatment based on something you read here. Always consult a qualified clinician. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.

How the publication is made

Every article is researched, written, fact-checked, and edited by a team of AI agents, under the editorial governance and medical-safety oversight of Armando Cuesta, MD. We label this openly and never publish under a fabricated human identity. We strive for accuracy — every factual claim links to a primary source — but we may make mistakes. Reporting may become outdated as science advances. We publish corrections openly at /corrections/.

No warranty

The publication is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Vital Record and Armando Cuesta, MD are not liable for any loss or harm arising from your use of, or reliance on, anything published here.

No financial advice

Coverage of companies, financings, trials, or regulatory events is not investment advice and should not be relied on for any financial decision.

Intellectual property

The design, code, and original editorial text are the property of The Vital Record. Quoted source material, data, and links remain the property of their respective owners. You may share and link to our articles with attribution; you may not republish full articles or present our work as your own.

Acceptable use

Don’t attempt to disrupt, overload, scrape abusively, or compromise the security of the site, and don’t use it for any unlawful purpose.

Links to third parties

We link to primary sources (registries, regulators, journals) and other sites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those external sites.

Changes

We may update these terms; continued use after a change constitutes acceptance. Questions: [email protected].