Essentials of Clinical Research
In its extensively revised and updated Second Edition, this book provides a solid foundation for readers interested in clinical research. Discussion encompasses genetic, pharmacoepidemiologic and implementation research. All chapters have been updated with new information and many new tables have be...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2014, 2014
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. 2014 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- The Beginning, Historical Aspects of Clinical Research, Clinical Research: Definitions, “Anatomy and Physiology,” and the Quest for “Universal Truth”
- Introduction to Clinical Research Concepts, Essential Characteristics of Clinical Research, Overview of Clinical Research Study Designs
- A Focus on Clinical Trials
- Alternative Interventional Study Designs
- Phase 4 (Postmarketing) Research
- The Role of the USA Food and Drug Administration in Clinical Research
- The Placebo and Nocebo Effect
- Recruitment and Retention in Clinical Research
- Data Safety and Monitoring Boards (DSMBs)
- Meta-analysis, Evidence Based Medicine, and Clinical Guidelines
- Research Methods for Genetic Studies
- Research Methods for Pharmacoepidemiology Studies
- Implementation Research: Beyond the Traditional Randomized Controlled Trial
- Research Methodology for Studies of Diagnostic Tests
- Statistical Power & Sample Size: Some Fundamentals For Clinician Researchers
- Association,Cause, and Correlation
- Bias, Confounding, and Effect Modification (Interaction)
- It’s All About Uncertainty
- Grant and Manuscript Writing
- The Media and Clinical Research
- Mentoring and the Mentee
- Presentation Skills: How to Present Research Results