Critically appraised topics (CATs): bringing evidence to the chairside (1)

Critically appraised topics.

This article describes the critically appraised topic (CAT) as a means to disseminate evidence from research literature to rehabilitation professionals. A CAT is a standardized, one-page summary of research evidence organized around a clinical question. A CAT includes a clinical bottom line that reflects synthesis of a research article and clinical application of the results. The synthesis incl...

CRITICALLY APPRAISED TOPICS Do Cannabinoids Reduce Multiple Sclerosis-Related Spasticity?

Background: The plant Cannabis sativa contains numerous cannabinoids, which are aromatic hydrocarbons that have central nervous system effects mediated through specific cannabinoid receptors. Some patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) report symptomatic relief from spasticity, pain, and other symptoms when using smoked cannabis, and small trials have suggested some symptomatic benefit. Objectiv...

Global Health IM Residency Tract – Critically Appraised Topics (CATs) Project 2013 Global Health Critically Appraised Topic: Treatment of Stroke in CT-Poor Settings

Stroke remains on top 5 causes of mortality in the world with a higher incidence and higher mortality in developing countries. Standard stroke care in the US and Europe consists of fast presentation to healthcare & frequently specialty stroke centers, diagnosis using neuroimaging and clinical scales, and acute treatment based on stroke sub-type with anti-platelets, thrombolytics, antihypertensi...

Evidence Based Practice Critically Appraised Topic

Critical Care Assembly Critically Appraised Topics (CCCATS) Library

The Critical Care Assembly Critically Appraised Topics is a website that provides updates in relevant and controversial critical care topics using an evidence-based approach. In reviewing this site we browsed through the online offerings and assessed the information provided as well as the user interface. Each critically appraised topic (CAT) is structured so that the following information is i...