title: Rigor in the design of observational noninferiority trials.
authors.affiliation: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.
authors.forename: Mark J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Dinubile
mesh_terms: D000667:Ampicillin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016908:Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D005839:Gentamicins; D002443:Ceftriaxone; D000667:Ampicillin