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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.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the foundational clinical trials and research studies that define current standards of medical practice. Dr. Michael E. Hochman, a physician and educator, utilizes a rigorous selection methodology to curate fifty pivotal studies that have shaped modern medical decision-making. The text provides a structured framework for clinicians to evaluate evidence-based medicine by distilling complex data into actionable clinical insights.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A curated collection of fifty landmark medical studies across diverse specialties including cardiology, obstetrics, and internal medicine.
- Concise summaries focusing on study methodology, results, limitations, and direct clinical implications.
- Illustrative clinical case studies to demonstrate the practical application of research findings.
- A dedicated section of review questions and answers to reinforce learning and retention of key medical data.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals and students frequently cite this text as a practical resource for understanding the data behind common clinical practices. Experts highlight the book's utility as a bridge between academic research and bedside application, noting its accessibility for busy practitioners.
Page Count:
352
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199343578
ISBN-13:
9780199343577
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Medicine
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