Contemporary Endocrinology

Montori, Victor M.

Internationally recognized experts, pioneers, and opinion makers in evidence-based medicine (EBM) provocatively recast endocrine policy and practice in the light of EBM philosophy and principles. The authors explain the past, present, and future of EBM; consider its practical implications for endocrinology; demonstrate what the "evidence base" is in EBM; and present illustrative case studies by practicing evidence-based clinicians. Highlights include essays on why cost-effective analyses are problematic, the contrast between clinical investigations and large randomized trials, the role of Cochrane reviews and meta-analyses, and the curriculum requirements for training evidence-based endocrinologists.

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Published by: Humana

Publication Date: 2010-11-09

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781617376559

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59745-008-9

Dimensions: 254cm x178cm

Pages: 400