Medical image falsification in radiology science

A substantial share of radiology researchers has engaged in falsifying medical images in the scientific literature over the last five years. Female gender and not holding an MD degree were both significantly associated with lower odds of committing medical image falsification.

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European Journal of Radiology
Published
2025-06-06
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2025.112223
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Academic integrity and plagiarism
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Medical image falsification in radiology science

Thomas C. Kwee, Alisa Pavel, Robert M. Kwee
European Journal of Radiology
Academic integrity and plagiarism
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Medical image falsification in radiology science

Thomas C. Kwee, Alisa Pavel, Robert M. Kwee
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Abstract

A substantial share of radiology researchers has engaged in falsifying medical images in the scientific literature over the last five years. Female gender and not holding an MD degree were both significantly associated with lower odds of committing medical image falsification.

European Journal of RadiologyVol. 190
University Medical Center Groningen (NL), University of Groningen (NL), Zuyderland Medisch Centrum (NL)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 88%
Academic integrity and plagiarism
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