|Articles|March 1, 2004

Medical miracles and shots in the dark

For some, an investigational clinical trial can seem like the opportunity for a miracle; for others, it is an altruistic donation to science that might be used to help others. It also can be a means of receiving treatment for people with chronic conditions who have few resources, or it can be viewed cynically by critics of the pharmaceutical industry.

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