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Human experimentation in perinatology.

W A Silverman

    Clinics in Perinatology
    |June 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Rapid advancements in perinatal medicine require rigorous evaluation. Carefully designed human experiments, like randomized clinical trials, are crucial to ensure the safety and efficacy of new treatments for newborns and pregnant women.

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    Area of Science:

    • Perinatal medicine
    • Neonatal care
    • Maternal health

    Background:

    • Perinatal medicine is advancing rapidly.
    • Unproven therapies have led to tragedies in newborns and pregnant women.
    • There is a critical need for evidence-based practices.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To advocate for rigorous evaluation of new perinatal interventions.
    • To emphasize the necessity of human experiments before widespread adoption.
    • To highlight the risks associated with poorly evaluated treatments.

    Main Methods:

    • Call for increased public demand for high-quality research.
    • Emphasis on the importance of randomized clinical trials.
    • Focus on risk-limiting experimental designs.
    Keywords:
    Biomedical and Behavioral Research

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    Main Results:

    • Poorly evaluated therapies have resulted in adverse outcomes.
    • Lack of interpretable evidence on benefits and risks of innovations.
    • Tragic consequences of adopting unproven medical and social policies.

    Conclusions:

    • Randomized clinical trials are essential for establishing safety and efficacy.
    • Evidence-based decision-making is critical in perinatal medicine.
    • Public advocacy for rigorous research is needed to protect maternal and infant health.