| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 360 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Part I. Clinical research : definitions, "anatomy and physiology," and the quest for "universal truth" / Stephen P. Glasser ; Introduction to clinical research and study designs / Stephen P. Glasser ; Clinical trials / Stephen P. Glasser ; Alternative interventional study designs / Stephen P. Glasser ; Postmarketing research / Stephen P. Glasser, Elizabeth Delzell, and Maribel Salas ; The United States Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and clinical research / Stephen P. Glasser, Carol M. Ashton, and Nelda P. Wray -- The placebo and nocebo effect / Stephen P. Glasser and William Frishman ; Recruitment and retention / Stephen P. Glasser ; Data safety and monitoring boards (DSMBs) / Stephen P. Glasser and O. Dale Williams ; Meta-analysis / Stephen P. Glasser and Sue Duval -- Part II. Research methods for genetic studies / Sadeep Shrestha and Donna K. Arnett ; Research methods for pharmacoepidemiology studies / Maribel Salas and Bruno Stricker ; Implementation research : beyond the traditional randomized controlled trial / Amanda H. Salanitro, Carlos A. Estrada, and Jeroan J. Allison ; Research methodology for studies of diagnostic tests / Stephen P. Glasser -- Part III. Statistical Power and Sample Size : some fundamentals for clinician researchers / J. Michael Oakes ; Association, cause, and correlation / Stephen P. Glasser and Gary Cutter ; Bias, confounding, and effect modification / Stephen P. Glasser ; It's all about uncertainty / Stephen P. Glasser and George Howard ; Grant writing / Donna K. Arnett and Stephen P. Glasser -- Part IV. The media and clinical research / Stephen P. Glasser ; Mentoring and advising / Stephen P. Glasser and Edward W. Hook III ; Presentation skills : how to present research results / Stephen P. Glasser |
| Summary |
This book is designed to provide the a oestudenta interested in clinical research a foundation upon which to build more advanced study. The book focuses on clinical trials, in contrast to the many excellent textbooks that address epidemiological research. With the recent interest in patient oriented research, this book should provide a knowledge base that is not necessarily covered in other texts. Chapters discussing the FDAa (TM)s role in clinical research, Data Safety and Monitoring Boards, Postmarketing studies, the use of placebo controls, and a focus on clinical trials illustrates this po |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Clinical medicine -- Research.
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Clinical Medicine.
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Research Design.
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Bias.
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Placebos.
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Research Support as Topic.
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Uncertainty.
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| Genre/Form |
Meta-Analysis.
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Statistics.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Glasser, Stephen P., 1940-
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| LC no. |
2008927238 |
| ISBN |
1402084862 |
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9781402084867 |
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