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Old 03-28-2020, 10:23 AM
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It was clearly noted this was an observational study, plenty or more rigorous clinical studies are underway now. Thanks for detailed reply.
Yes, I saw that in the original post. But I wanted to explain the weaknesses of this report that jumped out at me. I am also mystified as to why this group which clearly is trying to be helpful and is attempting to change the way the disease is managed, did not bother to do it the right way. That is very troubling to me. If you want a study to be believed, do it the right way. This is something that would require one week of their time. It is not a long term double blind study. Just do it the right way and people will be much more likely to take your work seriously. They already published an earlier observational study. Fortunately other groups are certainly doing studies and I hope their data will be forthcoming soon.
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