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    Randomized controlled studies are key for disease prevention and treatment research. Readers must critically evaluate their validity, clinical significance, and applicability to patient care.

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    • Evidence-based medicine

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    • Randomized controlled studies are essential for evaluating medical interventions and rehabilitation.
    • Bias prevention is a major strength of this study design.

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