Review of "Fundamentals of Clinical Trials" by LM. Friedman, CD. Furberg and DL. DeMets
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Clinical Research faces perhaps a certain grain of confusion. Often, it is mistakenly reduced to case report. Caveats of even greater risks may be hidden in the secrets of patents and interests of manufacturers covertly promoting their products. Thus, a book clearly stating what a clinical trial is, well located within the scientific frame, appears as a significant contribution enhancing the importance and complexity of XXIst Century human health.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- BioMedical Engineering OnLine
دوره 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004