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PMean: Misunderstanding autism
A friend of mine posted an inspiring story published in the Washington Post. Unfortunately, it did not inspire me, but rather made me worried about how often we misunderstand autism and how much trouble this causes. It’s not statistics, per se, but rather represents an example of how research on new approaches for patients with autism can end up being abusive. Continue reading
Recommended: Safeguarding Patients in Clinical Trials with High Mortality Rates
This is an article the I would trot out if anyone tried to argue that a Data Safety and Monitoring Board should, like the investigators, be blinded as to treatment status during their deliberations. Continue reading
Recommended: Research vs Quality Improvement
I ran across a one page handout in PDF format that discussed the difference between research and quality improvement. It was written from the perspective of the IRB (Institutional Review Board) at UMKC. It’s a nice summary, although the topic is a bit more complex than a single page handout might imply. This is a good starting point for deciding what type of study you want to do. Continue reading