TY  - BOOK
AU  - Harrington,Robert A.
AU  - Lopes,Renato D.
TI  - Understanding clinical research 
T2  - McGraw-Hill's AccessMedicine
SN  - 0071746781 (printISBN)
AV  - R853.C55  U53 2013
U1  - 610.72/4  23
PY  - 2013///
CY  - New York, N.Y. : 
PB  - McGraw-Hill Education LLC., 
KW  - Clinical medicine
KW  - Research
KW  - Clinical trials
KW  - Biomedical Research
KW  - Clinical Trials as Topic
KW  - Research Design
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; Section I. Evolution of Clinical Research -- Chapter 1. A Brief History of Clinical Trials, Drug Regulations, and the Food and Drug Administration -- Chapter 2. Information Technology, Access, ClinicalTrials.gov -- Chapter 3. The Role of Academic Research Organizations in Clinical Research -- Chapter 4. Ethics of Clinical Research: An Overview and Emerging Issues -- Section II. Principles of Clinical Experimentation -- Chapter 5. Introduction to Clinical Experimentation -- Chapter 6. Phase I Trials: First in Human -- Chapter 7. Phase II Clinical Trials -- Chapter 8. Phase III and IV Clinical Trials -- Chapter 9. Challenges of Clinical Trials in Pediatrics -- Section III. Observational Research -- Chapter 10. Observational Research -- Chapter 11. Data Resources -- Chapter 12. Observational Study Designs -- Chapter 13. Challenges of Observational Designs -- Chapter 14. Specific Regression Techniques -- Chapter 15. Analytical Methods of Addressing Confounding -- Chapter 16. Lessons from Notable Examples in Observational Research; Also issued in Online and PDF version
N2  - Complete how-to guidance on conducting clinical research, this book addresses the operational challenges of clinical trials and provides a clear explanation of the methodologies necessary to interpret results. The book addresses all aspects of clinical trials, from design and implementation to statistics to regulatory scrutiny. A resource for students, residents, and clinicians who need a working knowledge of clinical research principles. The chapter authors are all leaders in the field and engaged in cutting edge clinical research. Use as a textbook, as a reference, and as a course guide for mandated clinical research training courses
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ER  -