title: Research Battles: Survival Tips From a Veteran.
abstract: Studies of nonorthodox medical treatments may go awry because of inherent flaws in designs that are better suited for trials of pharmaceutical products. Unintended consequences may follow from efforts at randomization, the lack of lead-in periods, required visits for medical assessment, inadequate screening, and a lack of trial publicity. A veteran of a mismanaged trial shares her experiences.
authors.affiliation: graduated with a undergraduate degree in biochemistry, with high distinction, from the University of Kentucky. She went on to receive her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1985. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the Department of Veteran's Affairs Medical Center at New York University Medical School, and she is board certified in internal medicine. Since 1985, Dr Isaacs had researched with Nicholas Gonzalez, md , until his untimely passing this year. She currently practices internal medicine in New York, New York.
authors.forename: Linda L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Isaacs