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ClinicalTrials.gov</a> <span class="date">- June</span></p> <!-- We have received questions concerning the posting of results at ClinicalTrials.gov in compliance with US Federal law and �prior publication� decisions by journal editors. --> <h3>2007</h3> <p><span class="badge">Announcement</span><br> <a href="clincial_trial_reg_jun2007.html">Clinical Trial Registration: Looking Back and Moving Ahead</a> <span class="date">- June</span></p> <!-- A summary of the 2007 reevaluation of a 2005 policy requiring investigators to deposit information about trial design into an accepted clinical trials registry before the onset of patient enrollment. --> <h3>2006</h3> <p><span class="badge">Announcement</span><br> <a href="update_cmja.html">Canadian Medical Association Journal Announcement</a> <span class="date">- February</span></p> <!-- The ICMJE expresses concern at the Canadian Medical Association�s (CMA) dismissal of the Canadian Medical Association Journal�s (CMAJ) editor and senior deputy 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