Abbreviations
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RCTRandomized Controlled Trial a specific type of scientific experiment, and the gold standard for a clinical trial. RCTs are often used to test the efficacy or effectiveness of various types of medical intervention within a patient population. RCTs may also provide an opportunity to gather useful information about adverse effects, such as drug reactions. Source: Wikipedia |
REEResting Energy Expenditure,
the amount of energy, usually expressed in kcal (food calories),
required for a 24-hour period by the body during resting conditions. It
is closely related to, but not identical to, basal metabolic rate. Source: Wikipedia |