How researchers assess whether medications work

Authors

Yasmine Probst, University of WollongongFollow
Lauren Houston, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

132087

Publication Details

Probst, Y. & Houston, L. (2018). How researchers assess whether medications work. The Conversation, 10 December 1-5.

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Abstract

Ear infections, or "otitis media", can cause of a lot of pain and discomfort in youngsters. In some children, persistent infections result in hearing loss.But what sort of treatment should these children have, and how can doctors work out what is actually effective?