This updated edition of Painless Evidence-Based Medicine presents basic concepts and application of research statistics in simple and practical manner creating an introductory approach to the complex and technical subject of evidence-based medicine from experienced teachers. The authors emphasize two important aspects of appraising research, 1) how directly it is able to provide an answer to the clinical problem at hand, and 2), how well results can be generalized to various populations.

This new edition,
* Offers a simplified introductory approach to the complex and technical subject of evidence-based medicine from experienced teachers
* Approaches learning from the vantage point of clinical questions on therapy, diagnosis, prognosis or harm rather than the framework of study designs
* Provides tables and boxed case studies throughout highlighting key topics, or difficult issues, in an easy to read manner
* Emphasizes applicability of EBM, encouraging readers to dissect the evidence and how results can be applied to individual patients with different circumstances, varying values and preferences
* Includes two new chapters on health screening, clinical practice guidelines, and major updates incorporating recommended trial criteria

This book provides clinicians with the tools to confidently interpret research articles, find such pearls in the busy landscape of the current medical literature, and provide patients optimal medical care.


Antonio L. Dans, MD, MSc

Professor, Cardiology, General Medicine, Clinical Epidemiology
University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines
Asia-Pacific Center for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Philippines

Leonila F. Dans, MD, MSc

Professor, Pediatric Rheumatology, Clinical Epidemiology
University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines
Asia-Pacific Center for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Philippines

Maria Asuncion A. Silvestre MD

Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine
Asia-Pacific Center for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Philippines