adverse event
An "adverse event" is a critical term in healthcare and clinical research, referring to negative outcomes associated with medical treatments or interventions.
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Definition
C1Healthcare
(medical, clinical)An unfavorable medical occurrence in a patient during or after treatment, regardless of its direct cause.
Example
- The patient experienced an adverse event after the new medication was administered.
- Adverse events are closely monitored in clinical trials to ensure patient safety.
C2Clinical Trials
(technical, research)Any negative health-related incident occurring in participants of a clinical study, whether linked to the treatment or not.
Example
- Researchers documented every adverse event to assess the drug's safety profile.
- An adverse event in the control group prompted a thorough review of the study protocol.
Similar
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