The Claim
Researchers from the University of Toronto and the University of Virginia have authored 28 and 15 of the top 100 most cited articles in MRgFUS research, respectively, making them the two most productive institutions in this field.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Two universities — Toronto and Virginia — have written the most popular science papers on a type of medical technology called MRgFUS, with Toronto writing 28 and Virginia writing 15 of the top 100 most-read papers.
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The University of Toronto and the University of Virginia are the two most productive institutions in MRgFUS research, with researchers from these institutions authoring 28 and 15 of the top 100 most cited articles, respectively.
What the research says
1 studyThis study looked at the 100 most famous papers on a type of ultrasound treatment and found that the University of Toronto wrote the most, and the University of Virginia was also a major contributor—so the claim that they’re the top two is backed up.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 1 supporting studies
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