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8.15.1  Rationale for concern about bias

Introductory text

8.15.1.1  Design-specific risks of bias

8.15.1.2  Baseline imbalance

8.15.1.3  Blocked randomization in unblinded trials

8.15.1.4  Differential diagnostic activity

8.15.1.5  Further examples of potential biases