Abstract:ObjectivesWith new product releases, manufacturers commonly use claims to promote the benefits of their products. In this case study, we take a systematic objective approach to evaluating the validity of these claims for the coronary stent market. By testing the claims found on manufacturers’ official websites against the published clinical evidence on each stent reviewed, we take an evidence-based approach to assess whether the claims are, in fact, supported by clinical outcomes. Can manufacturers’ claims be … Show more
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