Obviously, these findings are hypothesis-generating only and will have to be tested in a prospective, randomized trial.

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For one, the groups noted the analysis is a retrospective study, not a prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial, which many regard as a gold standard for ferreting out safety concerns.

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