Otitis Media With Effusion — The Efficacy of Nasal Steroids in Treatment of Otitis Media With Effusion: Acomparative Study
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The Efficacy of Nasal Steroids in Treatment of Otitis Media With Effusion: Acomparative Study
Interventional studies are often prospective and are specifically tailored to evaluate direct impacts of treatment or preventive measures on disease.
Observational studies are often retrospective and are used to assess potential causation in exposure-outcome relationships and therefore influence preventive methods.
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Phase 1: Researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
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Phase 4: Studies are done after the drug or treatment has been marketed to gather information on the drug's effect in various populations and any side effects associated with long-term use.
