What's in a Name? The Incorrect Use of Case Series as a Study Design Label in Studies Involving Dogs and Cats

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Abstract

Authors, peer-reviewers, and editors should carefully consider the design elements of a study to accurately identify and label the study design. Doing so will facilitate an understanding of the evidentiary value of the results.

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