Evidence-Based Endocrinology [Paperback]

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.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.The New Endocrinologist: Evidence-Based Medicine Meets Endocrine PracticeVictor M. MontoriPart I. Past, Present, and FutureA Short History of Evidence-Based Medicine: Issues for the ClinicianJeanne DalyThe Philosophy of Evidence-Based MedicineGordon H. Guyatt and Jason W. BussePreparing Future Generations of Evidence-Based EndocrinologistsMichael L. GreenPart II. Practicing Evidence-Based EndocrinologyFinding Current Best Evidence in EndocrinologyR. Brian Haynes and Cynthia J. Walker-DilksIntegrating Evidence Into Clinical DiagnosisW. Scott RichardsonSupporting Evidence-Basedl.