Obviously, these findings are hypothesis-generating only and will have to be tested in a prospective, randomized trial.

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For one, the groups noted the analysis is a retrospective study, not a prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial, which many regard as a gold standard for ferreting out safety concerns.

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By the way, if your prospective business partner balks at the idea of a trial run for your partnership, recognize that as the valuable piece of data it is and pull the plug.

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The Symplicity HTN-2 trial is an international, multi-center, prospective, randomized, controlled study of renal denervation in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension.

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Penn State recently introduced five trial MOOC classes, which will allow us to showcase faculty expertise and engage with prospective students from around the world.

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