The Evidence: classic studies in medicine

The Evidence is a collection of 80+ one-page summaries of the top studies every medicine resident should know.

Recently written and edited by over 60 residents and faculty at the Massachusetts General Hospital at Harvard Medical School, the book recaps and analyzes critical data that underpin practical day-to-day decisions in the hospital.

In the era of evidence-based medicine, the details behind the evidence matter. They define the validity and applicability of treatments and diagnostic tests, yet are often misconstrued and stretched to meet our patients’ needs. Exploring the fine points of modern medicine’s seminal clinical research, The Evidence tries to identify the limitations of applying particular studies to the sick individuals before us.

Edited by faculty at the Massachusetts General Hospital, the book’s one-page summaries reduce major clinical trials to their essential components, interpreting them through a commentary section at the end and updating them with recent developments. Portable in both iApp and print versions, The Evidence is a perfect learning tool for residents, medical students, and beyond—both on the wards and in the clinic.