DrZuck Wants to Study the Effectiveness of a Particular Type

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Essay

Dr.Zuck wants to study the effectiveness of a particular type of back brace on patients suffering from scoliosis (curvature of the spine).He wants to locate and test the largest possible number of patients.He has obtained a grant for one million dollars and estimates the cost of locating and recruiting a patient to be $5,000.Half of the patients drop out of the study.There are two types of patients.Type A must constitute at least 50% of the study.

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Definitions:

Diastolic Murmur

A heart sound heard during the diastole phase of the cardiac cycle, potentially indicating heart valve issues or other abnormalities.

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, often leading to significant health risks if untreated.

Hypertension Prevalence

The proportion of a population that has high blood pressure at a given time.