Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, in managing ductus arteriosus has been controversial, ...

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A placebo is a medical treatment or procedure designed to deceive the participant of a clinical experiment. It does not contain any active ingredients but often still produces a physical effect on the ...

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What started as a seed of doubt in Leigh Merryday Porch’s mind had, by 2010, become a conviction. Her 18-month-old son, Callum, was delayed in his speech and motor skills. His hearing was perfect, but ...