A CRASH course on the importance of systematic reviews in healthcare “The notion of systematic review – looking at the totality of evidence – is quietly one of the most important Read MoreKamal Mahtani 21 Feb 2017
Acupuncture for baby colic? – here’s my gripe So, is acupuncture the “miracle cure” for babies with colic? Many parents will know that managing the common Read MoreKamal Mahtani 17 Jan 2017
Graduate Entry Medicine: EBM and Research Methods 2016 October 2016 Lecture 1 Introduction to Evidence-Based Medicine 2017 February 2017 Lecture 2 Critical Appraisal of Randomised Controlled Trials February 2017 Read MoreKamal Mahtani 5 Dec 2016
Have clinical trials of NOACs been fair tests of treatments for atrial fibrillation patients? This is a pre-publication version of an editorial appearing in the BMJ by Kamal R. Mahtani and Carl Heneghan We Read MoreKamal Mahtani 29 Sep 2016
Beware evidence “spin” : an important source of bias in the reporting of clinical research Evidence Live 2016 begins this week, with 3 full days of discussion and learning around 5 main themes including “Transforming Read MoreKamal Mahtani 20 Jun 2016
CEBM response: “Eat Fat, Cut The Carbs and Avoid Snacking to Reverse Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes” CEBM Response: to the report “Eat Fat, Cut The Carbs and Avoid Snacking to Reverse Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes” from the Read MoreKamal Mahtani 22 May 2016
Evidence based mentoring for “aspiring academics” CEBM deputy director Kamal R. Mahtani writes on the value of mentoring. There are times in our careers Read MoreKamal Mahtani 15 Apr 2016
All health researchers should begin their training by preparing at least one systematic review Here is the pre publication script (version 2) of an article published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Read MoreKamal Mahtani 10 Apr 2016
Can randomised controlled trials be more efficient? In a previous blog, we discussed the value of reducing waste by conducting appropriate and timely systematic reviews. But how Read MoreKamal Mahtani 2 Mar 2016
How often are outcomes switched in clinical trials? And why does it matter? Kamal R. Mahtani and Ben Goldacre, part of the COMPare project, write about the prevalence of outcome switching and why it matters. Read MoreKamal Mahtani 5 Feb 2016
Utilising systematic reviews: is another trial necessary or ethical? You don’t have to look too far to see the benefits of systematic reviews and their summary results. The well Read MoreKamal Mahtani 20 Jan 2016
Outcome reporting bias: if you say you’re going to do something, do it! Selective reporting of outcomes is just one type of reporting bias and there are a number of ways in which Read MoreKamal Mahtani 21 Dec 2015
Outcome reporting bias: is it ok to be a little selective? A large part of being a scientist is venturing into the unknown. You come up with hypotheses and test them Read MoreKamal Mahtani 21 Dec 2015
General practice clinical pharmacists: an opportunity to be innovative or cynical? Declining resources, an ageing population, multi-morbidity and rising demands are just some of the reasons adding to an unsustainable workload Read MoreKamal Mahtani 15 Sep 2015
The evidence, the expert opinions and the reaction: a teaching example The recent story around exercise and physical activity prompted me to write a blog “Abandon exercise? Only if you believe Read MoreKamal Mahtani 29 Apr 2015
