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Teaching Clinical Research Methodology by Example has two principal objectives: (1) to tell the story of the research process in action and to provide a glimpse into the minds of the researchers responsible for some of the major advances (and setbacks) in modern medicine; (2) to explain the principles of evidence-based medicine by reviewing the research methods required to prove or disprove a theory. This text is written in a style accessible to health professionals who do not have a background in clinical epidemiology. The first section of the book, Causation, begins with an explanation of “casual” and “coincidental” associations and follows with examples: Smoking and lung cancer Dietary fats and coronary heart disease Cause and cure of peptic ulcers Viral infection and cancer of the cervix Vaccination and autism Venous obstruction as the cause of multiple sclerosis. The second section of the book explores prevention, treatment, and the ethical principles of clinical trials. Treatments presented include surgery for breast cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, use of Viagra, stem cells in breast cancer, and the use of aspirin to treat heart attacks. Preventive measures discussed include vaccines, peri-menopausal hormone therapy, aspirin in the treatment of heart attacks, prevention of sudden death after heart attacks, stroke prevention, preventing fatal pulmonary embolism in surgical patients. Includes a chapter on assessing net clinical benefits of a treatment. Closes with a glossary of methodological terms.

Are you controlling your digestion, or is your digestion controlling you? Conventional medicine, while effective for those in acute crisis, often does little to help the over 60,000,000 people who suffer from chronic digestive problems. In this 4th edition of Healing Digestive Disorders, readers are offered an extensive resource of natural remedies and recommended lifestyle changes that have helped thousands of people alleviate symptoms and heal their bodies. Drawing on his clinical experience, Andrew Gaeddert, who once suffered from Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), covers such topics as herbs and vitamins, Chinese medicine, meditation, and environmental triggers that affect digestion, helping the reader make sense of the multitude of available natural healing techniques. The 4th edition includes expanded case studies and real-life success stories that illustrate how Mr. Gaeddert's clients have been able to reduce or eliminate their digestive problems and enjoy greater energy. Organized in a practical manner, the book addresses obstacles to health, reducing fat intake, digestive-friendly grains, and food families as well as advanced treatment options for practitioners. KEY FEATURES Comprehensive appendices—Commonly Asked Questions and Answers, Food Families, Common Acupuncture Points Used in the Treatment of Digestive Disorders, and Additional Formulas (for treatment of digestive disorders). Effective treatments for: acid reflux, chemo and radiotherapy side effects, constipation, Crohn's disease, diarrhea, diverticulitis, food sensitivities, gallbladder problems, gastritis, heartburn, hepatitis, indigestion, intestinal gas, irritable bowel syndrome, mouth ulcers, peptic ulcers, and ulcerative colitis.