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DSMB

DSMB may stand for: *Delayed surface marker buoy, an inflatable buoy used by SCUBA divers *Data and safety monitoring board, an independent group of experts who monitor patient safety and treatment efficacy data while a clinical trial is ongoing

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Article summary

DSMB may stand for: *Delayed surface marker buoy, an inflatable buoy used by SCUBA divers *Data and safety monitoring board, an independent group of experts who monitor patient safety and treatment efficacy data while a clinical trial is ongoing

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Discussion questions

  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  3. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

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