Adverse event rates in clinical trials aren't just percentages-they need to account for time on treatment. Learn how the FDA now requires exposure-adjusted methods like EAIR to reveal true safety risks, and why raw percentages can mislead.
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Understanding Adverse Event Rates: Percentages and Relative Risk in Clinical Trials
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