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Follow-up

Follow-up typically refers to the process of monitoring patients, participants, or subjects after an initial intervention or treatment to assess the outcomes over time. Follow-up is a crucial component in clinical trials, medical research, and evidence-based healthcare to evaluate the long-term effects, effectiveness, safety, and any side effects or complications of an intervention or treatment.

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