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Abstract
[...]it took another 20 years to establish alpha-adrenergic blockade as a treatment for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.2 Clinical trials are designed to test a narrow hypothesis and consequently do not usually reveal unexpected benefits.
Details
Title
Capturing the unexpected benefits of medical research
Author
Gelijns, Annetine C, PhD; Rosenberg, Nathan, PhD; Moskowitz, Alan J, MD
Pages
693-698
Section
18; Sounding Board
Publication year
1998
Publication date
Sep 3, 1998
Website
ISSN
00284793
e-ISSN
15334406
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
223952768
Copyright
Copyright © 1998 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved.