Evidence-Based Medicine
Landmark Research Series
Welcome to the core landmark research series. The landmark studies have been listed below by topic. Click on the title and review the presentations summarizing the research with our team.
CURB 65
A simple, validated tool to assist in predicting risk and triaging patients with community acquired pneumonia
ITP
Oral dexamethasone is an effective initial treatment in immune thrombocytopenic purpura
MELD
A strongly validated prognostic indicator for mortality in cirrhosis and prioritization of liver transplantation
CURB 65
A simple, validated tool to assist in predicting risk and triaging patients with community acquired pneumonia
ECASS III
Alteplase may be safely administered in treatment of acute ischemic stroke in the extended period of 3 to 4.5 hours after symptom onset
Palliation in NSCLC
Early palliative care in patients with NSCLC improves outcomes and quality of life
HACA
Targeted cooling shows improved neurologic outcomes after obtaining ROSC following cardiac arrest from Vfib