
JAMAevidence Users' Guides to the Medical Literature
JAMA editors and authors explain the methods underlying clinical research to help students, trainees, and health professionals use the published medical literature to make evidence-based decisions for patients. JAMAevidence is an evidence-based medicine (EBM) resource created and maintained by the JAMA Network to promote the use of EBM to improve patient care.
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Jul 1, 2016 • 7min
Clinical Prediction Rules: Interview With Dr Thomas G. McGinn
Dr Ed Livingston discusses Clinical Prediction Rules with Dr Thomas G. McGinn.

Jun 2, 2016 • 34min
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Dr Ed Livingston discusses Recommendations About Screening with Gemma Louise Jacklyn.

May 2, 2016 • 21min
How to Use a Noniferiority Trial: Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
Dr Ed Livingston discusses How to Use a Noniferiority Trial with Dr Gordon Guyatt.

May 5, 2015 • 14min
The Process of a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Interview With Dr M. Hassan Murad
Dr Ed Livingston discusses Systematic Review and Meta-analysis with Dr M. Hassan Murad.

Mar 1, 2014 • 11min
Understanding the Results: More About Odds Ratios: Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
Dr. Gordon Guyatt, a leader in health research, joins Joan Stephenson, a PhD specializing in research methodologies. They delve into the nuances of odds ratios, comparing them with relative risks. The conversation highlights the critical importance of clearly communicating study results to patients. They also discuss the implications of accurately interpreting these ratios in clinical practice, especially in high-risk scenarios. Misconceptions about treatment effects are examined, emphasizing the need for careful evaluation in medical research.

Feb 4, 2014 • 8min
Why Study Results Mislead: Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
Joan Stephenson, PhD, discusses Why Study Results Mislead with Dr Gordon Guyatt.

Oct 1, 2013 • 11min
Surprising Results of Randomized Trials: Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
Joan Stephenson, PhD, discusses Surprising Results of Randomized Trials with Dr Gordon Guyatt.

Jun 6, 2013 • 16min
Diagnostic Tests: Interview With Dr Toshi A. Furukawa
Joan Stephenson, PhD, discusses Diagnostic Tests with Dr Toshi A. Furukawa.

Mar 5, 2013 • 0sec
Confidence Intervals: Interview With Dr Gordon Guyatt
Joan Stephenson, PhD, discusses Confidence Intervals with Dr Gordon Guyatt.

Jan 3, 2013 • 0sec
Prognosis: Interview With Dr Adrienne Randolph
Joan Stephenson, PhD, discusses Prognosis with Dr Adrienne Randolph.
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