Authors:John McDonald, Andrew Burroughs, Brian Feagan, M. Bri
Publisher: BMJ Books
Keywords: evidence, based, medicine, gastroenterology, hepatology
Number of Pages: 824
Published: 2010-09-27
List price: $299.95
ISBN-10: 1405181931
ISBN-13: 9781405181938

The only evidence-based  resource combining  gastroenterology and hepatology, this major textbook critically appraises the evidence for diagnosis, screening, and treatment of gastrointestinal and hepatic diseases, and provides clear recommendations for management. A unique feature is the grading of both the evidence (randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, or lower quality trials) and the treatment recommendations. This structure provides the reader with valuable guidance on implementation. The third edition has been fully revised, providing the latest reviews of the

Authors:Stephen H. Halpern, M. Joanne Douglas,
Publisher: BMJ Books
Keywords: evidence, based, medicine, obstetric, anesthesia
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2005-08-19
List price: $123.95
ISBN-10: 072791734X
ISBN-13: 9780727917348

This is the first text to systematically review the evidence for obstetric anesthesia and analgesia.Evidence-based practice is now being embraced worldwide as a requirement for all clinicians; in the everyday use of anesthesia and analgesia for childbirth, anesthetists will find this synthesis of the best evidence an invaluable resource to inform their practice.Contributions from anesthetic specialists trained in the skills of systematic reviewing provide a comprehensive and practical guide to best practice in normal and caesarean section childbirth.This book, coming from one of the world’s

Authors:Richard Wormald, Katherine Henshaw, Liam Smeeth,
Publisher: BMJ Books
Keywords: evidence, based, rom, medicine, includes, ophthalmology, free
Number of Pages: 414
Published: 2003-11-17
List price: $231.95
ISBN-10: 072791443X
ISBN-13: 9780727914439

(BMJ Books) Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK. Discusses the application of evidence-based principles in ophthalmic practice. Draws on the expertise of ophthalmologists working in evidence-based medicine worldwide and provides an overview of the evidence for optimum management. Also includes CD-ROM which provides updates of systematic reviews.

Authors:Philipp Dahm, Roger Dmochowski,
Publisher: BMJ Books
Keywords: evidence, based, medicine, urology
Number of Pages: 432
Published: 2010-07-20
List price: $169.95
ISBN-10: 1405185945
ISBN-13: 9781405185943

This unique book provides up-to-date information on the appropriateness of both medical and surgical treatment options for a broad spectrum of urological conditions based on the current best evidence.  Written by an international team of authors that stand out through their specialty expertise and leadership in practicing evidence-based urology, this book provides practical recommendations for the care of individual patients. Each chapter addresses a series of focused clinical questions that are addressed in a systematic fashion, including a comprehensive literature search, a rating of

Authors:Livia Candelise, Richard Hughes, Alessandro Liberati
Publisher: BMJ Books
Keywords: evidence, based, disorders, medicine, management, neurology, neurological
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 2007-07-02
List price: $134.95
ISBN-10: 0727918117
ISBN-13: 9780727918116

In Evidence-based Neurology: Management of Neurological Disorders a carefully selected group of clinically experienced collaborators use the best available evidence to answer more than 100 clinical questions about the treatment and management of neurological disorders.Divided into three sections and 24 chapters, this book fills the gap between guidelines and primary studies as well as between primary and secondary scientific medical literature summarizes the most recent and important findings on treatments for neurological patients measures the benefit and, when applicable, the risk of harm in

Authors:Ian Shemilt, Miranda Mugford, Luke Vale, Kevin Marsh,
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: evidence, based, criminal, education, justice, medicine, welfare, care, decisions, economics, health, social
Number of Pages: 216
Published: 2010-05-03
List price: $49.95
ISBN-10: 1405191538
ISBN-13: 9781405191531

The need for evidence-based decisions that take account of both effectiveness and economics is greater now than ever. Using case studies and illustrative examples throughout the authors describe how the activities and outputs of evidence synthesis, systematic review, economic analysis and decision-making interact within and across different spheres of health and social policy and practice. Expanding on the first edition the book now covers approaches to evidence synthesis that combine economics and systematic review methods in the applied fields of social welfare, education and criminal

Authors:David Bridges, Paul Smeyers, Richard Smith,
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: evidence, education, policy, philosophy, journal, basis, based
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 2009-06-22
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 1405194111
ISBN-13: 9781405194112

This book raises important questions about the extent to which policy can be derived from research and about the kind of evidence which should inform policy. Challenges contemporary orthodoxies and offers constructive alternatives Critiques the narrower conceptions of evidence which might inform policy advanced by the ‘what works’ movement Investigates the logical gaps between what can be shown by research and the wider political requirements of policy Examines the different educational research traditions e.g. large population studies, individual case studies, p