Learn how to read a research paper like a medical detective. This guide teaches you the principles of critical appraisal—how to evaluate a study’s validity, results, and relevance—so you can separate trustworthy evidence from flawed science and make better clinical decisions.
Learn how to read a research paper like a medical detective. This guide teaches you the principles of critical appraisal—how to evaluate a study’s validity, results, and relevance—so you can separate trustworthy evidence from flawed science and make better clinical decisions.
In this guide, we’ll explore how a simple question turns into a published study that can truly change medical practice. From finding your research idea and developing a protocol to collecting data, analyzing results, and publishing your findings — you’ll learn how to build research that leaves an impact.
In this guide, we’ll explore how to choose the right research design — the blueprint that shapes every scientific study. You’ll learn the differences between observational and experimental studies, discover practical tips for each design, and understand why your methodology choice determines the strength of your evidence.
Discover how researchers transform questions into evidence using the Scientific Method. This step-by-step guide explains how to build SMART questions, design your study, analyze data, and draw trustworthy conclusions in medical research.
Learn the fundamentals of medical research: its goals, types, and impact on healthcare. Explore key historical milestones, the role of evidence-based medicine, and why research remains the foundation of safe and effective patient care.
