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Trends in medicine: What is evidence-based medicine?

News accounts of the latest medical research are hard to miss with coverage in magazines, newspaper health sections, radio, and television. While some of these studies may seem arcane, many are the basis for knowing which medical treatments are effective for patients and which are not. To actively participate in health care decision making, consumers need to understand how healthcare professionals are making treatment decisions.

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