50 Studies Every Doctor Should Know: The Key Studies That Form The Foundation Of Evidence Based Medicine

by Michael E. Hochman

50 Studies Every Doctor Should Know presents key studies that have shaped the practice of medicine. Selected using a rigorous methodology, the studies cover topics ranging from dieting to cardiovascular disease, insomnia to obstetrics. For each study, a concise summary is presented with an emphasis on the results and limitations of the study, and its implications for practice. Brief information on other relevant studies is provided, and an illustrative clinical case concludes each review. A section of review questions and answers is included at the back of the book to ensure that readers take away the key messages from each study. This book is a must-read for health care professionals and anyone who wants to learn more about the data behind clinical practice.

Genres: Medicine, Science, Medical

348 pages, Paperback

First published May 3, 2012

Reviews

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was gratifying to see that almost every study covered in the book I was aware of but the depth of the reviews and, most importantly, the listing of p values with criticisms of the study design made for a better understanding of the studies and their importance in the Primary Care world. I would recommend this to every primary care doctor and most specialists. The studies covered many "real world" issues that physicians face every day in medicine. Having a "post-test" was useful to followup the reading to see if the important issues in the studies were retained.