Publishing your medical research / Daniel W. Byrne.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Byrne, Daniel W., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical writing.

Medicine--Research--Methodology.

Medicine.

Medical Writing.

Publishing.

Biomedical Research.

Medical Subjects:

Medical Writing.

Publishing.

Biomedical Research.

Physical Description:

xv, 318 pages ; 26 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health, [2017]

Summary:

Publishing Your Medical Research is the second edition of the award-winning book that provides practical information on how to write a publishable paper. This edition includes additional details to help medical researchers succeed in the competitive "publish or perish" world. Using a direct and highly informative style, it does more than help you write a paper; it presents the technical information, invaluable modern advice, and practical tips you need tips you need to get your paper accepted for publication. A singular source for the beginning and experiences researcher alike, Publishing Your Medical Research is a must for any physical, fellow, resident, medical scientist, graduate student, or biostatistician seeking to be published. Book Awards: American Medical Writers Association: Will Solimene Award, Outstanding quality - Print media, Ralph A. Deterling Award, Distinction in Medical Communication, Morris Fishbein Award, Honorable mention for excellence in medical communication for health professionals, Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: Complete content with enhanced navigation, Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web, Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation, Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text, Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues, Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use Book jacket.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Overview: Twenty Key Principles

Planning

Chapter 2 Laying the Groundwork 9

Chapter 3 The Methodology 15

Chapter 4 Minimizing Bias 29

Chapter 5 The Data Collection/Case Report Form 37

Chapter 6 Reproducible Eligibility Criteria 43

Chapter 7 Randomization, Blinding, and Confidentiality 47

Chapter 8 End Points and Outcome 53

Chapter 9 Sample Size and Power 59

Chapter 10 Preparing for Modern Statistical Analysis 65

Chapter 11 Avoiding Common Criticisms 69

Chapter 12 Preparing to Write a Publishable Paper 77

Observing

Chapter 13 Collecting Data and Handling Missing Data 91

Chapter 14 Analyzing Data: Statistical Analysis for Reproducible Research 95

Chapter 15 Interpreting the Data 103

Chapter 16 Univariate Analysis 109

Chapter 17 Nonparametric Tests 119

Chapter 18 Matching and Propensity Score Analysis 121

Chapter 19 Multivariate Analysis and Model Validation 123

Writing

Chapter 20 Title Page 133

Chapter 21 Abstract 137

Chapter 22 Introduction 139

Chapter 23 Methods 145

Chapter 24 Results 163

Chapter 25 Discussion 189

Chapter 26 References 199

Chapter 27 Industry Publications 203

Editing

Chapter 28 Preparing Your Manuscript for Submission 207

Chapter 29 Small but Significant Points to Consider 217

Chapter 30 Improving Your Writing 219

Chapter 31 Fixes for Problematic Terms 231

Revising

Chapter 32 Revising the Final Draft 237

Chapter 33 The Cover Letter 241

Chapter 34 Responding to Peer Reviewers' Comments 245.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781496353863

1496353862

OCLC:

952152970