Keeping up with the medical literature is a daunting task for most health care professionals, especially as medical research becomes increasingly sophisticated and statistical analysis more complex. This easy-to-follow guide will enhance your ability to demystify, interpret, and analyze research literature, making the task not only palatable but also quicker, easier, and more enjoyable.

A highlight of the Fifth Edition includes a new chapter on how to interpret conflicting studies. Other features of this edition are an expanded discussion on meta-analysis and developing consensus, updated examples from the literature, and a thorough review of text and references.

Stephen H. Gehlbach, M.D., M.P.H.

ISBN 0-07-138762-5; 300 pages, 2002, softbound