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Comment
. 2018 Aug;33(8):1217.
doi: 10.1007/s11606-018-4505-8.

Design and Interpretation of Noninferiority Trials

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Design and Interpretation of Noninferiority Trials

Scott K Aberegg et al. J Gen Intern Med. 2018 Aug.
No abstract available

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