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Understanding medical studies

(New York Times) UPDATED 2008-09-29

People looking for information on medical conditions are often confronted with evidence from studies and clinical trials. But what's the difference between an animal study, an observational study, a laboratory study, and a clinical trial? In this article from The New York Times, a reporter talks about how consumers can best weigh the evidence that comes from medical studies, and how this information can help them make decisions about which treatments may--and may not--work. Read full story >

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