The target audience for this article is the aspiring physician-scientist in clinical research. The
JOURNAL has established a new section, entitled CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY/OUTCOMES …

Objective This is the second part in a series of sequential Tutorials in Clinical Research. The
objective of this tutorial is to introduce methods of searching the vast stores of information …

Medicine is an ever-changing science. With every original research publication, new data
pour in that accumulate with time, inviting newer ideas and perspectives, research …

In contrast to traditional narrative reviews, systematic reviews are true hypothesis-driven
research. Meta-analysis is a form of systematic review in which studies are selected and …

Information from medical research should be used to optimize management for patients. In
this issue, our group starts with a new item, that is, evidence-based case reports, which will …

• In an era of cost-effectiveness and quality control, the need for sound clinical research as a
basis for health care decisions has intensified. To identify trends in clinical research, a …

There are many important types of publications, each of which has a role in providing
valuable information that can have an impact on improving patient care and ultimately …

Objective This is the first of a planned progressive series of articles entitled “Tutorials in
Clinical Research” written to assist those who would become more active in the application …

The inquisitive and conscientious otolaryngology resident will often seek to undertake
research and submit their results for publication. The quest for knowledge, the excitement of …

Objective To identify trends in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in leading otolaryngology
journals. Study Design and Setting We reviewed all RCTs of treatment efficacy from 2000 …