Medical Editorial Policy
Our rigorous 6-step clinical review process, evidence-based sourcing standards, and commitment to medical accuracy.
1. Clinical Oversight & Medical Responsibility
Every medical guide, symptom triage pathway, and clinical calculator on Nirogi Lanka is reviewed and approved by Chief Medical Editor Dr. Priya Sammani (MBBS, PG Dip. in Family Medicine) prior to publication.
2. Evidence-Based Primary Sources
We rely exclusively on peer-reviewed medical literature and international clinical practice guidelines, rejecting unverified anecdotes or commercial bias:
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Ministry of Health & Epidemiology Unit, Sri Lanka
- National Health Service (NHS / NICE Clinical Guidelines)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) & PubMed / Cochrane Library
3. Continuous Clinical Updates & Corrections
Medical guidelines evolve continuously. Our editorial team regularly audits published articles and calculator formulas (WHO Asian & International BMI cutoffs, CKD-EPI eGFR, Mifflin-St Jeor, Naegele's Rule) to reflect the latest clinical consensus.