Introduction: High-quality randomised controlled trials (RCTs) provide the most reliable evidence on the comparative efficacy of new medicines. However, non-randomised studies (NRS) are increasingly ...

Evidence-based medicine and coroners’ concerns. Evidence-based medicine incorporates clinical expertise, patient values and the best external evidence.8 Although systematic reviews and randomised ...

Introduction Digital medical devices (e.g., continuous glucose monitors), healthcare apps, and electronic health record tools like patient portals have significantly altered patient self-management ...

Journal clubs, typically involving a group of health professionals or trainees who discuss recent study findings, have long been considered a fundamental element of teaching evidence-based practice.

Commentary on: Callen JL, Westbrook JI, Georgiou A, et al. Failure to follow-up test results for ambulatory patients: a systematic review. J Gen Intern Med 2012; 27: 1334– 48.[OpenUrl][1][CrossRef][2] ...

A recent UK trial addressed whether routine use of fluoxetine in patients who had a stroke improved motor recovery at 6 months. ### EBM Verdict EBM Verdict on: Effects of fluoxetine on functional ...

Results A total of 114 paediatric COS were included. 60 (53%) COS involved children and caregivers in the development process. 29 (48%) of the 60 COS considered children’s and caregivers’ views in ...

Introduction. The concepts of evidence-based medicine are evolving as limitations of early models are addressed. In this editorial, we present a new model for evidence-based clinical decision making ...

The effects of statins in the elderly are better informed by absolute effects and the number needed to evaluate the benefit to harm balance. Such an approach enables patients to make more informative ...

Computational methods can contribute to evidence management with automation of literature searching, critical appraisal and guidelines.4 5 Similarly, big data already contribute to aetiological, ...

Objectives To describe the proportion of transvaginal ultrasounds performed in a University Hospital of Buenos Aires (Argentina), requested upon a health check. Method Cross-sectional study of a ...