"Evidence-Based Medicine" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
An approach of practicing medicine with the goal to improve and evaluate patient care. It requires the judicious integration of best research evidence with the patient's values to make decisions about medical care. This method is to help physicians make proper diagnosis, devise best testing plan, choose best treatment and methods of disease prevention, as well as develop guidelines for large groups of patients with the same disease. (from JAMA 296 (9), 2006)
| Descriptor ID |
D019317
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| MeSH Number(s) |
H02.249.750 H02.403.200.400
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| Concept/Terms |
Evidence-Based Medicine- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Evidence Based Medicine
- Medicine, Evidence-Based
- Medicine, Evidence Based
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Evidence-Based Medicine" by people in this website by year, and whether "Evidence-Based Medicine" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 2004 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 2005 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 2006 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 2007 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 2008 | 11 | 21 | 32 |
| 2009 | 4 | 19 | 23 |
| 2010 | 6 | 33 | 39 |
| 2011 | 7 | 20 | 27 |
| 2012 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
| 2013 | 9 | 22 | 31 |
| 2014 | 9 | 18 | 27 |
| 2015 | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| 2016 | 11 | 33 | 44 |
| 2017 | 8 | 25 | 33 |
| 2018 | 4 | 24 | 28 |
| 2019 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 2020 | 4 | 22 | 26 |
| 2021 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 2022 | 1 | 14 | 15 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 | 16 | 19 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Evidence-Based Medicine" by people in Profiles.
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ACR Appropriateness Criteria? Imaging for Pulmonary Embolism, Known Clot. J Am Coll Radiol. 2025 May; 22(5S):S261-S273.
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ACR Appropriateness Criteria? Colorectal Cancer Screening: 2024 Update. J Am Coll Radiol. 2025 May; 22(5S):S190-S201.
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Functional Outcomes for Patients With Congenital Anorectal Malformations: A Systematic Review and Evidence-based Guideline From the APSA Outcomes and Evidence Based Practice Committee. J Pediatr Surg. 2025 May; 60(5):162243.
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AGA Clinical Practice Guideline on the Prevention and Treatment of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation in At-Risk Individuals. Gastroenterology. 2025 Feb; 168(2):267-284.
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Evidence-Based Medicine in Otolaryngology Part 17: A Qualitative Research Primer. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Mar; 172(3):1099-1108.
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Chiropractic Care in Children: A Review of Evidence and Safety. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2025 Jul; 64(7):1028-1032.
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Systemic Therapy for Stage I-III Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: ASCO Guideline. J Clin Oncol. 2025 Feb 10; 43(5):605-615.
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Perioperative Use of Systemic Steroids Within Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Evidence-Based Guidance for Clinicians. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Mar; 172(3):833-845.
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An Organ-Specific Approach to the Management of Gestational Hypertension: Evidence versus Tradition. Am J Perinatol. 2025 Mar; 42(4):546-554.
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Evidence-based guidelines for drug dosing in intravitreal injections in silicone oil-filled eyes: Pharmacokinetics, safety, and optimal dosage. Surv Ophthalmol. 2025 Jan-Feb; 70(1):96-105.