Annals of internal medicine
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No randomized controlled trials have substantiated endoscopic decompression of the pancreatic duct in patients with painful chronic pancreatitis. ⋯ Asian Institute of Gastroenterology and Aalborg University Hospital.
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Observational studies suggest that voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) may lower HIV risk among men who have sex with men (MSM). A randomized controlled trial (RCT) is needed to confirm this. ⋯ The National Science and Technology Major Project of China.
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There is little consensus on using statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and all-cause mortality in adults aged 75 years or older due to the underrepresentation of this population in randomized controlled trials. ⋯ Health Bureau, the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China, and National Natural Science Foundation of China.