Oxford Handbook of Key Clinical Evidence 2nd Edition

Oxford Handbook of Key Clinical Evidence 2nd Edition

Oxford Handbook of Key Clinical Evidence, 2nd Edition, edited by Kunal Kulkarni, James Harrison, Mohamed Baguneid and Bernard Prendergast, provides concise summaries and practical analysis of the landmark clinical trials that have influenced modern medical and surgical practice.

Published by Oxford University Press as part of the trusted Oxford Medical Handbooks series, the book helps readers navigate the rapidly expanding volume of clinical research. Complex trials are distilled into their most relevant facts, results, limitations and practical implications.

Introductory chapters explain the development of evidence-based medicine and provide the statistical knowledge required to understand and critically evaluate clinical studies. The handbook covers major medical and surgical specialties, with a dedicated paediatrics section added to the second edition.

Key Features

• Summarises landmark trials influencing clinical practice
• Covers major medical and surgical specialties
• Introduces the principles of evidence-based medicine
• Explains essential medical statistics and research terminology
• Complex trial results are presented in a concise format
• Examines study design, key results and evidence levels
• Discusses the strengths and limitations of major trials
• Explains the practical clinical impact of published evidence
• Includes a dedicated paediatrics section
• Supports journal clubs, critical appraisal and examinations
• Portable reference from the Oxford Medical Handbooks series
• Suitable for students, trainees, researchers and clinicians

Major Topics Covered

• History and development of evidence-based medicine
• Principles of clinical research
• Clinical trial design and methodology
• Randomised controlled trials
• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
• Critical appraisal of medical literature
• Statistical significance and P values
• Confidence intervals
• Absolute and relative risk
• Odds ratios and hazard ratios
• Number needed to treat and harm
• Diagnostic and prognostic studies
• Landmark trials in cardiovascular medicine
• Respiratory and critical care evidence
• Gastroenterology and hepatology trials
• Neurology and psychiatric evidence
• Endocrinology and renal medicine
• Oncology and haematology trials
• Obstetrics and gynecology evidence
• Surgical and orthopaedic trials
• Paediatric clinical evidence

Recommended For

• Undergraduate medical students
• Postgraduate medical and surgical trainees
• Junior doctors and clinical fellows
• Practising physicians and surgeons
• Clinical researchers and research students
• Journal club participants
• Evidence-based medicine course participants
• Medical colleges and institutional libraries

Book Information

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