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Centre for Trials Research @cardiffuni is the largest group of academic clinical trials staff in Wales. Funded by @ResearchWales. Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk/centre-for-trials…

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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
At 13:30 in Hall 7b, Rob Trubey leads a workshop on data-enabled recruitment for clinical trials: current practice, challenges and future directions. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026 #TrialDelivery
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
At 13:30 in Hall 6a, Fiona Lugg-Widger and Kim Munnery contribute to a workshop on inclusion in trials using health-systems data and what funders expect. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026 #ResearchData
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The ICTMC 2026 scientific programme is closing after three days of talks, posters and discussion. Thank you to everyone who connected with CTR colleagues in Birmingham. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026 #ClinicalTrials
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
At 10:00 in Hall 10, Hayley Prout presents mixed-methods TIPTOE SWAP work on including older people with osteoarthritis and multimorbidity in a pragmatic trial. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026 #InclusiveResearch
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Another full day at ICTMC 2026: posters, a data-enabled trials presentation and valuable conversations across the methodology community. We’ll carry the learning into tomorrow and beyond. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Can routinely collected data support inclusive trials? Kim Munnery presents a scoping review of public and professional perspectives at 16:30 in Hall 9. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026 #ResearchData
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
From community-engaged methods to international trial set-up, today’s CTR poster contributions show how inclusion, design and delivery intersect in real studies. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026 #TrialMethodology
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
CTR-linked posters are in Hall 3 from 14:45, covering inclusive research culture, adaptive methods, international CTIMP set-up, participant burden, recruitment and data quality. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Waku Maboshe, Ben Karatas, and Maisie Kite are due to share how NIHR INCLUDE Frameworks have been applied across five CTR trials. During the 8:30 lightning talk session in Hall 3. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today’s CTR contributions connected methodological questions with practical trial delivery—from consent and inclusion to data systems and adaptive design. Thank you to everyone who joined the discussion. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
CTR-linked posters are in Hall 3 from 16:30, spanning operational AI, REDCap, adaptive designs, inclusion, decentralised delivery, paediatric data and recruitment. Come and meet the presenters. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
At 11:45 in Hall 1, Victoria Shepherd presents ACCORD work on implementing frameworks for trials involving adults who lack capacity to consent. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026 #InclusiveResearch
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
At 11:15 in Hall 1, Martina Svobodova presents OPTIMISE recommendations for designing more inclusive consent processes in trials. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026 #InclusiveResearch
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The ICTMC scientific programme opens today. CTR colleagues are contributing talks and posters on inclusion, consent, data quality, adaptive design and complex trial delivery. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026 #ClinicalTrials
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Almost time for ICTMC 2026. We’re looking forward to four days of workshops, presentations, posters and conversations across the trials community in Birmingham. Follow CTR’s conference updates here. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
CTR can collaborate at any point—from early design and funding applications to delivery, analysis and impact. If you’re attending ICTMC 2026, come and talk to us in Birmingham. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026 #Collaboration
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Good trial design asks you to be inclusive from the beginning. Martina Svobodova discusses her role in OPTIMISE, and making it accessible by design. Martina will share her findings in the Recruitment and Consent parallel session alongside Vicky Shepherd. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
CTR colleagues are contributing work on adaptive designs, evidence across trial baskets and practical methodological choices that can strengthen future studies. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026 #TrialMethodology
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Complex trials depend on strong delivery as well as strong methods. CTR contributions at ICTMC 2026 include international CTIMP set-up, multi-CTU working and early-phase decentralised delivery. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Recruitment, retention and participant experience are central to useful trials. At ICTMC 2026, CTR colleagues will share work on practical barriers, decentralised approaches and inclusive delivery. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Dolce Advani, a Cardiff CTR Data Manager, discusses her role in the OPTIMISE FLT-3 trial and investigates why UK sites record blood collection timepoints differently. She will share her poster and discuss the findings at the ICTMC. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
From routine data and REDCap to practical uses of AI, CTR colleagues are taking work on data quality, inclusion and operational efficiency to ICTMC 2026. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026 #ResearchData
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
How can trials become more inclusive? CTR colleagues will explore consent, underserved groups, participant burden and the ways research culture and data can enable—or constrain—inclusion. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
More than 30 CTR colleagues are involved in our current plans for ICTMC 2026, with contributions across talks, posters and workshops. We’ll share the themes and people behind the work. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Ahead of ICTMC, Prof Mike Robling talks about the importance of the conference for driving innovation and methodology within academic clinical trials. Cardiff CTR brings together 170+ permanent colleagues and supports 100+ studies at any one time. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We’re excited to be joining the international trials community at ICTMC 2026 in Birmingham, 14–17 September, to share learning on better trial design and delivery. @researchwales.bsky.social #ICTMC2026 #ClinicalTrials
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Collaboration is central to our work. Watch ten presentations by researchers and partners sharing how ideas developed into studies, evidence and potential benefits for people and communities. ▶️ youtube.com/playlist?lis... #ClinicalTrials
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10 Years of Collaboration and Innovation – Centre for Trials Research - YouTube
This playlist brings together presentations from 10 Years of Collaboration and Innovation, held on 14 May 2026 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Cardiff ...
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Dr Victoria Shepherd @vickylshepherd.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
📣Do you struggle to recruit diverse populations in trials where consent is more challenging? Join our #ICTMC workshop on inclusive consent methodologies led by international experts 📆14 Sept 🕙2-5pm 📍ICC Birmingham 🔗https://ictmc.org/ #InclusiveTrials @ukctunetwork.org @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social
Blue coloured flyer for a pre-conference workshop with a URL for more information: https://ictmc.org/
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
“The range of presentations was excellent.” Revisit our 10-year celebration and discover work across cancer, pharmacy, social care, HIV, eye care, neurotherapies and women’s health. ▶️ youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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10 Years of Collaboration and Innovation – Centre for Trials Research - YouTube
This playlist brings together presentations from 10 Years of Collaboration and Innovation, held on 14 May 2026 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Cardiff ...
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A registered clinical trials unit (CTU) is built on people as well as systems. More than 170 people hold full-time contracts based within CTR. Our permanent multidisciplinary workforce brings specialist knowledge and continuity to every collaboration. @ukctunetwork.org #UKCTUNetwork
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UK CTU Network @ukctunetwork.org · 04/08/2026
This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we're encouraged by efforts to improve the inclusion of breastfeeding mothers in clinical research. Better evidence on medicine use and breastfeeding can support informed decisions & improve clinical care. 🔗 tinyurl.com/252pc4et #UKCTUNetwork #ResearchInclusion
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Designing Trials for and with Breastfeeding Mothers* 2026
Women’s health research is already underrepresented, and breastfeeding women face further exclusions. Read more here.
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The @ukctunetwork.org celebrates specialist capability across the UK. Work with CTR from study design and funding applications through delivery, analysis, dissemination and impact. Talk to us at any stage in your research journey: www.cardiff.ac.uk/centre-for-t... #UKCTUNetwork
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Collaborate with us
We welcome collaboration for research, for data sharing and as part of our Associate Membership Programme.
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UK CTU Network @ukctunetwork.org · 03/08/2026
🚨 Want to help set the strategic direction of the Registered CTU Network & impact clinical research in the UK? #UKCTUNetwork is seeking someone with a wealth of expertise in non‑commercial clinical trials to chair its Executive Group. 📅 Deadline 25 Sept 2026. Find out more 👇 tinyurl.com/2tr5c7v8
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The new @ukctunetwork.org name puts registration at its heart. Registered units are independently assessed against clear criteria, including their specialist teams, robust systems and experience of coordinating multicentre trials. CTR is proud to meet those standards. #UKCTUNetwork
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Dr Victoria Shepherd @vickylshepherd.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
With many thanks to Thinklusive (thinklusive.org) for co-producing the video with the CONSULT Lay Advisory Group #InclusiveResearch @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social @researchwales.bsky.social
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Thinklusive | Accessible information design for health and social care
Thinklusive support health and social care organisations to meet their statutory obligations under the Accessible Information Standard.
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A new name for a strong UK research community We’re proud to be part of the @ukctunetwork.org, the UK Registered CTU Network. Its 50 registered clinical trials units share expertise, develop good practice and work collectively to strengthen high-quality trials research across the UK #UKCTUNetwork
UK Registered Clinical Trials Unit Network logo
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UK CTU Network @ukctunetwork.org · 03/08/2026
🚨 A new look but the same mission! We're excited to launch our new identity as the UK Registered CTU Network, reflecting the evolution of our community while continuing to support high-quality clinical research across the UK. 👉 tinyurl.com/38sjnt3p #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalResearch
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The Network becomes the UK Registered CTU Network 2026
The UKCRC Registered CTU Network is proud to launch a new visual identity and name, as we become the UK Registered CTU Network.
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UK CTU Network @ukctunetwork.org · 23/10/2025
Thanks to everyone across the Network who collaborated on the two new pieces of data management guidance released today. And there’s more to follow! Download your copies here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana... #UKCTUNetwork #DISOG2025
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Can a simple swab transform emergency care for babies with fever? 😷🍼 REFINE is a pilot study exploring safer, faster care in Emergency Departments across Wales. Funded by @researchwales.bsky.social 🌟 🔗 www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29...
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Respiratory viral testing in the management of febrile infants presenting to emergency care (REFINE): A pilot study
A new welsh led study aims to investigate whether rapid Point Of Care (POC) testing for 3 common respiratory viruses in infants can help reduce the need for invasive procedures, hospital admissions an...
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
👁️‍🗨️ How does vision loss affect mental health? The new Eight Voices in Darkness exhibition shares lived stories through art, sound & photography. Free to visit: Chapter Arts Centre 6–8 Nov 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 🎧🖼️ 🔗 www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29... @researchwales.bsky.social
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Art installation sheds light on the mental health impact of vision loss
The Eight Voices in Darkness shares lived experiences to improve support for individuals with sight loss and depression across health and social care.
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Free training now live 🎓 Learn how to use healthcare data in clinical trials with clarity, trust, and inclusion. Video-based modules built by experts, designed for everyone in a trial team - from analysts to delivery leads. 🔗 www.hdruk.ac.uk/news/free-to...
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Free TOP-CAT training to help clinical trial teams harness healthcare data with confidence
TOP-CAT delivers free, video-based training, which is now live on the HDR UK Futures platform. Sign up now.
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
📣 Welsh-led pilot study putting babies first ❤️ Rapid viral testing could help reduce invasive procedures, antibiotic use + admissions for feverish infants. Funded by @researchwales.bsky.social 👶🔬 👉 www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29...
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Respiratory viral testing in the management of febrile infants presenting to emergency care (REFINE): A pilot study
A new welsh led study aims to investigate whether rapid Point Of Care (POC) testing for 3 common respiratory viruses in infants can help reduce the need for invasive procedures, hospital admissions an...
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Clinical trials are changing. When teams can use healthcare data safely and confidently, studies can run faster, cost less, and reach more people. That’s what TOP-CAT training helps you do — free and practical: 🔗 www.hdruk.ac.uk/news/free-to...
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Free TOP-CAT training to help clinical trial teams harness healthcare data with confidence
TOP-CAT delivers free, video-based training, which is now live on the HDR UK Futures platform. Sign up now.
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Dr Victoria Shepherd @vickylshepherd.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
📢 Register for OPTIMISE webinar Introducing OPTIMISE recommendations for designing more inclusive consent processes to ensure trials are accessible for people with communication &/or decision-making needs 📆1st Dec 🕙2-3pm 🔗https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/cardiff/optimise-webinar-registration
Flyer for OPTIMISE launch webinar on 1st December from 2-3pm
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Dr Joanne Euden @drjoanneeuden.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Our very own Director of Infections, Inflammation and Immunity division @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social - Dr David Gillespie, delivering his Ted style talk at the Health and Care Research Wales conference. #ResearchWales25
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Today marks the 10th Health and Care Research Wales conference. If you are here, please come and visit us on our stand today! We recently launched our 5-Year End of Award report. Read the report now: www.cardiff.ac.uk/centre-for-t... #ResearchWales25 @researchwales.bsky.social
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Dr Victoria Shepherd @vickylshepherd.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
📢Registration now open: Building Inclusive Practices around Mental Capacity & Consent in Palliative Care Research ✅Hear research findings ✅Identify research gaps & priorities ✅Opportunities to collaborate & contribute 📆 17th Oct 📍 RCP, London 🔗 www.capacityconsentresearch.com/palliative-c... 1/2
Flyer for workshop titled Building Inclusive Practices around Mental Capacity and Consent in Palliative Care Research at RCP in London on 17th Oct
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Dr Victoria Shepherd @vickylshepherd.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
My rapid response in @bmj.com on research funders' joint statement calling for better inclusion of older people in research highlights the key role of #TrialsMethodology research e.g CONSULT www.capacityconsentresearch.com @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social #InclusiveResearch www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Screenshot of a rapid response article in The BMJ titled Research must be (re)designed to include older people if it is to meet tomorrow's health and care needs
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
🧑‍⚕️ Are you a cancer nurse in NHS Wales? Apply now for training grants (£250–£1,000) to develop research skills and improve patient care. 🔗 healthandcareresearchwales.org/form/grants-... @researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk 🎯📖
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Education and training grants for cancer nurses working in NHS Wales
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Centre for Trials Research @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
🎉 Publication 8 for PEACH! From protocol to final paper—PEACH has delivered insights across 8 key publications. Read the latest in BMJ Open today. 🔗 bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/8... @researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk 📘🍑
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Procalcitonin to guide antibiotic use during the first wave of COVID-19 in English and Welsh hospitals: integration and triangulation of findings from quantitative and qualitative sources
Aim To integrate the quantitative and qualitative data collected as part of the PEACH (Procalcitonin: Evaluation of Antibiotic use in COVID-19 Hospitalised patients) study, which evaluated whether pro...
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