| name | retraction-check |
| description | Check papers for retractions, corrections, and expressions of concern. Use before citing any source in evidence synthesis or systematic reviews. |
Retraction Check
Verify the integrity of cited papers before including them in evidence synthesis.
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|
web_search "<PMID> retraction" | Search for retraction notices |
web_search "<title> retraction notice" | Search by title |
web_search "site:retractionwatch.com <author>" | Check Retraction Watch |
web_search "site:pubpeer.com <PMID>" | Check PubPeer discussions |
Workflow
- List all papers to be cited
- For each, search PubMed for retraction notices
- Check Retraction Watch database
- Check publisher pages for corrections
- Check PubPeer for post-publication commentary
- Classify: CLEAN / CORRECTED / EOC / RETRACTED
- Remove or flag RETRACTED papers
Output
# Retraction Check: [topic]
## Retracted (EXCLUDE)
| PMID | Title | Reason | Date |
## Corrected (NOTE)
| PMID | Title | Correction | Impact |
## Expressions of Concern (FLAG)
| PMID | Title | Issue | Status |
## Clean (INCLUDE)
| PMID | Title |
