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Anecdotal Evidence
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Case Report
A report of a single case of a disease, usually with an unexpected presentation, which typically describes the findings, clinical course, and prognosis of the case, often accompanied by a review of other cases previously reported in the biomedical literature to put the reported case in context.

anecdotal evidence,
n information obtained from personal accounts, examples, and observations. Usually not considered scientifically valid but may indicate areas for further investigation and research.


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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Comment: The Myers cocktail is a popular treatment for fibromyalgia, and anecdotal reports indicate that it is highly beneficial (see Gaby AR.
In addition, there are anecdotal reports of long-time mesothelioma survivors using vitamin A as part of their healing regiments.
I am concerned by the anecdotal reports of young people being adversely affected by these products," the Daily Telegraph quoted him as saying.
 
 
 
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