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Summary the assessment of the seven distinctions
| Distinction | Recommendation |
| Verum/placebo | Retain; be aware of negative connotation |
| Active/inactive | Eliminate |
| Signal/noise | Use with caution |
| Specific/nonspecific | Eliminate |
| Objective/subjective | Use with caution; reevaluate in light of new research |
| Disease/illness | Use with caution; reevaluate in light of new research |
| Intervention/context | Retain and explore further; be aware of possible negative connotation |
