A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials testing the effects of social-media-based mental health interventions found ...

In the 1940s, medical researchers began using randomized controlled trials to assess the efficacy of health interventions. In ...

In recent book, UChicago’s Nicole P. Marwell and Jennifer E. Mosley argue that the research method isn’t always the best tool ...

Jay Bhattacharya dismissed the test-negative design as 'crap.' The biostatistics literature tells a different story.

Mindful meditation may not only fail to reduce cognitive bias but, based on the study findings, may exacerbate stereotypes.

The use of complementary and alternative medicines for dermatologic conditions has gained popularity among patients, despite ...

While Africa accounts for roughly 25% of the global disease burden, its people are largely invisible in randomised controlled ...

The impact of intensive blood pressure (BP) control on cognitive function in East Asian populations remains uncertain. We aimed to assess the effect of a lower systolic BP target on global cognitive ...

The traditional gold standard of clinical trials with a randomized, placebo-controlled design involving hundreds of patients has inherently been unfeasible for the rare disease community. So ...

Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) are the gold standard of medical research as random assignment approach helps eliminate bias and yields the most reliable evidence on whether a treatment truly ...

Whole-blood transfusion has recently gained favor in the management of severe hemorrhage; however, data from large clinical trials evaluating its clinical effectiveness and safety are lacking. We ...

Background Double-checking of medication administration is a safety practice used in hospitals around the world. Independence is recommended as the key to effectiveness. Independent double-checking ...