In a clinical trial, the group that does not receive the new treatment being studied. This group is compared to the group that receives the new treatment, to … [Read more...]
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controlled clinical trial
A clinical study that includes a comparison (control) group. The comparison group receives a placebo, another treatment, or no treatment at all. … [Read more...]
controlled study
An experiment or clinical trial that includes a comparison (control) group. … [Read more...]
conventional medicine
A system in which medical doctors and other healthcare professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, … [Read more...]
conventional therapy
A currently accepted and widely used treatment for a certain type of disease, based on the results of past research. Also called conventional treatment. … [Read more...]
conventional treatment
A currently accepted and widely used treatment for a certain type of disease, based on the results of past research. Also called conventional therapy. … [Read more...]
Coomb’s test
A laboratory test to identify antibodies that can bind to the surface of red blood cells or platelets and destroy them. This test is used to diagnose certain … [Read more...]
COPD
A type of lung disease marked by permanent damage to tissues in the lungs, making it hard to breathe. COPD includes chronic bronchitis, in which the bronchi … [Read more...]
cope
To adjust to new situations and overcome problems. … [Read more...]
coping skills
The methods a person uses to deal with stressful situations. These may help a person face a situation, take action, and be flexible and persistent in solving … [Read more...]