title: The uncontrolled case report: a double-edged sword.
abstract: The advantages and disadvantages of uncontrolled case reports are reviewed using two cases of false-positive reactions to drugs as illustrative examples.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010624:Phenelzine / Q000009:adverse effects; D010919:Placebos; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards*; D013587:Syphilis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D010919:Placebos; D010624:Phenelzine