An Analysis of 5 Years of Randomized Trials in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Reveals 52 Medical Reversals.

Margot C YopesAlexander M MozeikaSimon LieblingAlyson HaslamVinay PrasadBenjamin Lebwohl

Published in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2021)

This review reveals a total of 52 reversals across all subfields of GI and medical, procedural, screening, and diagnostic interventions, occurring in 25% of randomized trials testing an established practice. More research is needed to determine the optimal way to engage stakeholders and remove reversed practices from medical care.

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