This blog introduces you to crossover trials with a clear explanation and example, together with some advantages and limitations of this study design.
This blog introduces you to standardised mortality ratios. What are they, why are they used, how do you calculate them and what are their advantages and limitations.
Following the addition of new features and updates on the Cochrane Library, Hasan provides an illustrative summary of which features he has found most useful.
This article explores circadian rhythm, the prevalence of its disruption in modern society, and its affects on cancer.
This blog presents the abstract of a literature review and critical appraisal on ‘timeliness of the intranasal route of medicines delivery for acute pain in paediatrics’.
This month the media ran several stories about a study exploring the relationship between health and work-life balance. Are we working ourselves towards ill health?
Yousif examines the HIP ATTACK trial, appraises the primary composite endpoint, verifies the assessment and then thinks of ways to interpret the result.
COVID-19 has highlighted the inefficiencies that exist in clinical research, as well as the frailties of the current publishing system. This blog examines two prominent examples from the pandemic.
Our library features links to a range of resources that can help you get to grips with various aspects of evidence-based healthcare. From statistics tutorials to guidance on how to critically appraise a paper. This page is continually updated, so do let us know if you know of resources that are missing.
If you’d like to blog for Students 4 Best Evidence, but are feeling unsure where to start, have a look at this list of suggested blog topics.
A patient’s most common reasons for visiting the dentist. While antibiotics are effective for treating numerous infections, how efficacious are they in treatment of toothache?
This blog provides an introduction to critically appraising diagnostic studies. Find out what questions are important to ask as you go through a paper.
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This blog takes a detailed look at the issue of attrition bias (bias that can arise when participants drop out of a study). It also describes measures that can be taken by researchers to minimize this bias (including different types of statistical analyses).
Critical appraisal tools (CATs) are commonly used by students and researchers alike, as a way of judging a study’s quality. In this blog, Dennis Neuen addresses the need to appraise these tools and has also collated a list of 12 CATs from all over the world.
The nuts and bolts 20 minute tutorial from Tim.