Abstract: . . .  or 3) Conflict with NHLBI or DHHS policies. Differences of opinion about the scientific interpretation of results can be a reason for returning a paper without approval, if reviewers' opinions are well-founded and adequately justified. Interpretations that overstep the data; for instance, implying causality where none can be inferred, or suggesting the need for intervention when it has not been proven to be effective, can be highly embarrassing to the authors and the Institute.  . . .
. . .  NHLBI. 5. Non-Identification. Recipient agrees that Data will not be used, either alone or in conjunction with any other information , in any effort whatsoever to establish the individual identities of any of the subjects from whom Data were obtained. 6. Use Limited to Research Project . Recipient agrees that Data will not be used in any research that is not disclosed and approved as part of the Research Project. 7 . No Distribution. Recipient agrees to retain control over Data, and further agrees not to transfer Data, with or without charge, to any other entity or any individual. 8. Non-Data. Notwithstanding the definition of Data or the agreed Terms and Conditions of this Distribution Agreement, Recipients obligations under this Distribution Agreement shall not extend to any information: (a) that can be demonstrated to have been publicly known at the time of disclosure; or (b) that can be demonstrated to have been in the . . .
. . .  required. Manuscript disapproval is binding on NHLBI employees, who must have Institute approval for their names to appear as authors or co-authors. If such a manuscript is disapproved, it must either be revised so as to be approved by the Institute or NHLBI staff who are co-authors must remove their names from it. Staff are reminded that each author is responsible for everything in the manuscript, irrespective of his Page 12 The Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management (AFFIRM) Page 12 of 12 or her involvement in any specific part of the research effort. When appropriate, the manuscript should contain a disclaimer, indicating that what is being reported or claimed does not necessarily reflect the views of the NHLBI, NIH, or DHHS. Criteria for Disapproval Three primary reasons may cause a manuscript to be disapproved: 1) Concern that the analysis or interpretation . . .
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