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1 online resource : illustrations |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
A brief history of clinical trials, drug regulations, and the Food and Drug Administration / Nidhi Tripathy [and 3 others] -- Information technology, access, clinicaltrials.gov / Anjan Chakrabarti and C. Michael Gibson -- The role of academic research organizations in clinical research / Craig J. Reist [and 3 others] -- Ethics of clinical research : an overview and emerging issues / Yee Weng Wong and Kevin A. Schulman -- Introduction to clinical experimentation / Robert Bigelow -- Phase I trials : first in human / Kevin M. Watt, Karen Chiswell, and Michael Cohen-Wolkoweiz -- Phase II clinical trials / Jeffrey T. Guptill and Karen Chiswell -- Phase III and IV clinical trials / Gail E. Hafley, Sergio Leonardi, and Karen S. Pieper -- Challenges of clinical trials in pediatrics / Kevin N. Turner and P. Brian Smith -- Observational research / Michaela Dinan -- Data resources / Ying Xian -- Observational study designs / Bradley G. Hammill -- Challenges of observational designs / David M. Vock -- Specific regression techniques / Phillip J. Schulte -- Analytical methods of addressing confounding / Eric M. Reyes -- Lessons from notable examples in observational research / Zubin Eapen and Lesley H. Curtis. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from electronic title page (AccessMedicine, viewed on March 21, 2014). |
| Summary |
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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Clinical trials.
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Clinical medicine -- Research.
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Biomedical Research.
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Clinical Trials as Topic.
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Research Design.
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Clinical medicine -- Research. (OCoLC)fst00864379
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Clinical trials. (OCoLC)fst00864429
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| Added Author |
Lopes, Renato D., editor.
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Harrington, Robert A., editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Understanding clinical research. New York : McGraw-Hill, c2013 9780071746786 (DLC) 2012051271 (OCoLC)820787881 |
| ISBN |
9780071792653 (electronic bk.) |
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0071792651 (electronic bk.) |
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9781299825918 |
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1299825915 |
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9780071746786 (print) |
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0071746781 (print) |
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