1.1 Evidence Based Medicine Flashcards
1
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What is Evidence Based Medicine?
A
Application of the best available research to clinical care
2
Q
Why is it important?
A
- All treatments have been put into practise due to EBM
- Patients will come to you with media headlines
3
Q
Why is lecanemab (drug for Alzheimer’s) not currently used?
A
Not enough evidence to show its effectiveness and safety
1/3 of patients had a brain haemorrhage, despite its positive effects
