Interpreting the Medical Literature: Practical Epidemiology for Clinicians, Fifth Edition

Interpreting the Medical Literature: Practical Epidemiology for Clinicians, Fifth Edition
by Stephen Gehlbach

Interpreting the Medical Literature: Practical Epidemiology for Clinicians, Fifth Edition
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Author: Stephen Gehlbach
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-02-17
ISBN: 0071437894
Number of pages: 308
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical
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Book Review: Good Reference
Summary: 4 Stars

A statistician might find Gehlbach's explanations a bit too simplistic, but I think it gives a fantastic overview of how to approach interpretation of journal articles. An attending asked us to buy the second edition of this book when I was a 3rd Year med student, and I still use it today teaching residents. He does an excellent job using examples from the literature to illustrate his points. And, unlike other statistical texts, the index can help you grasp topics like the null hypothesis or type I error very quickly.

Summary of Interpreting the Medical Literature: Practical Epidemiology for Clinicians, Fifth Edition

Cut Through the Complexities of Medical Studies!

A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE!

Enhance your understanding and utilization of the information in medical journals with Stephen Gehlbach's Interpreting the Medical Literature. Written in a clear and entertaining style, this popular guide cuts through the complex language of research studies and makes reading medical publications a rewarding and pleasurable experience.

IMPROVE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF VITAL RESEARCH

  • Comprehend medical literature and evaluate the significance of any study
  • Read research reports more quickly and easily
  • Make sense of dense, scientific prose
  • Learn about study design, measurement, statistical analysis, and interpretation
  • Sharpen your analytical skills on current and classic medical studies
  • Reinforce your knowledge of concepts with examples from actual medical literature
  • New to the Fifth Edition: a chapter on how to interpret conflicting studies; expanded discussions of meta-analysis and developing consensus; updated figures and charts (20060920)

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