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Vinay Prasad’s Observations and Thoughts

Vinay Prasad · 9 Oct 2026

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  1. Our reading

    Many trials intended to inform US practice are unethical because they use control arms that are no longer the standard of care in the US.

    Their wordsMany trials meant to inform the US practice are unethical because the control arm is something we have not done in the US for quite some time- a standard that was already beaten.

  2. Our reading

    Some people believe they know what works based on mechanistic science and low quality observational studies.

    Their wordsThese are people who believe that they know what works based on mechanistic science and low quality observational studies.

  3. Our reading

    A randomized study comparing day zero hepatitis B vaccination to delayed vaccination for low-risk neonates would be imminently important in the United States.

    Their wordsSuch a randomized study would be imminently important in the United States, where this issue is heavily debated, and neither side has gold standard evidence, but the zealotry side uses bizarre arguments.

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