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The Design of Studies for Medical Research
David Machin
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Description for The Design of Studies for Medical Research
Paperback. Properly conducted medical studies, following the principles of scientific experimentation, provide the only reliable basis for evaluating the efficacy and safety of new treatments. It is vital that these be based on carefully formulated research protocols. Num Pages: 286 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 168 x 17. Weight in Grams: 552.
The same careful rigour imposed on the design of phase III randomised controlled trials is not always applied to medical research in other areas such as trials conducted at earlier stages of drug development.
The same careful rigour imposed on the design of phase III randomised controlled trials is not always applied to medical research in other areas such as trials conducted at earlier stages of drug development.
With the emphasis that is now placed on evidence-based medicine, such care and rigour will inevitably impact on these areas with increasing attention turned to the quality of design.
This title describes what principles can be used to structure research effectively allowing for the required degree of accuracy.
Written by two best selling authors, this book includes many examples from medical literature and will be ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470844953
SKU
V9780470844953
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About David Machin
David Machin, Division of Clinical Trials and Epidemiological Sciences, National Cancer Centre, Singapore and UK Children's Cancer Study Group, University of Leicester, UK and Institute of General Practice and Primary Care, School of Health and Related Sciences, University of Sheffield, UK Michael J. Campbell, Medical Statistics Group, Institute of General Practice and Primary Care, School of Health and Related Sciences, University of Sheffield, ... Read more
Reviews for The Design of Studies for Medical Research
"…a thorough but concise introduction to study design and data analysis." (E-STREAMS, June 2006) "…a very good attempt to discuss various aspects of clinical research…" (Journal of Biopharmaceutical Statistics, July/August 2006) "This is a well researched, well written, thoughtful, and…easy to read primer…a valuable addition to books for research physicians, medical students, and others…" (Doody's Health Services) ... Read more