Evidence based uncertainty: what is needed now?

Thalassemia Intermedia; Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 Supplementation. What We Know and What is Needed?

This study presented a mini review on folic acid deficiency and recommendations for its supplementation in thalassemia intermedia (TI). TI is a clinical condition which lies between thalassemia major and thalassemia minor. Although TI patients may not need regular blood transfusion, precise diagnosis and management are critical for the prevention of clinical complications and quality of life im...

School-Based Education on Alcohol and Drugs – What to do Now the Evidence is in?

What Is Evidence-Based Physiotherapy?

Evidence-based physiotherapy (EBP) is an emerging and increasing theme in rehabilitation and physiotherapy. Although it is increasingly used worldwide, a precise and appropriate definition has not been agreed on among clinicians and researchers. The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (European region) has defined EBP as ‘‘a commitment to use the best available evidence to inform decision-...

What Is Evidence-Based Practice?

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a new, comprehensive model of health care that provides guidance for other human services as well. The concept of EBP is subject to considerable misinterpretations, as those invested in the status quo attempt to distort this new and growing movement into existing practices. By drawing on the original source handbook, Evidence-BasedMedicine: How to Practice andTe...

What is evidence-based dermatology?

Although the term 'evidence-based' has been recently introduced, the evidence based idea is very old indeed; in ancient world, Aristoteles placed a rule for all investigators of the time that they should support each of their statements with all available evidence. In 1991, Sackett defined the term evidence based medicine (EBM) as a conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evid...