3. Historical development of intervention trials Flashcards
1
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In 1747…
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A surgeon named James Lind was often
confronted with scurvy and did an experiment with different diets (experiment).
2
Q
In 1854…
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Thomas Graham Balfour included, “randomised”, allocated treatment and concluded for the treatment of Scarlet Fever with Belladona (unbiased observation with trial design).
3
Q
In 1918…
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Adolf Bingel relied on assistant physicians for independent data-collection.
4
Q
In 1937…
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Theobold was the first researcher for proper randomisation.
