Discussion on CardioExchange: Trial Acronyms — Are They Just a Silly Fad?

ARISTOTLE. ATLAS.COURAGE. Trial acronyms started out as a succinct and memorable way to crystallize the intention of a study. However, for Payal Kohli, the creation of a catchy name has taken on a life of its own, with acronyms often not even indicating the purpose of the study. Tell us: Are trial acronyms helping to advance science or have we gotten carried away?

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