The Basic Science That Is Epidemiology

The basic science that is epidemiology.

How basic is basic science?

Some other possible conclusions come easily to mind. Perhaps, if we’re really concerned about students’ learning evidence-based medicine, then we should teach it more or better. On the other hand I am one of many who have joined the anti-EBM movement (Norman 1999). In my view, the fundamental irony remains that, even though it made the BMJ’s ‘‘Top 15 Medical Innovations of all Time’’ list in 20...

The Meniscus: Basic Science

The menisci are semilunar discs of fibrocartilaginous tissue which play critical roles in knee joint biomechanics [1]. Despite, it has been described in the past as nearly useless with perhaps some minor roles on joint nutrition and stabilization [2]. These complex structures are primarily composed of an interlacing network of collagen fibers (predominantly type I collagen) interposed with cell...

Stem cell roles in reproduction: what is the basic science?

Dean H. Betts1,2, Bill Kalionis3,4, and Stephen G. Hillier5 Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5C1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5C1 Pregnancy Research Centre, Department of Perinatal Medicine, Royal Women’s Hospital, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia Unive...

Basic Facts for Basic Science

Overall, this outstanding text should soon become recognized as the definitive reference for the diagnosis and management of ocular trauma. The tall, narrow shape of Basic Facts for Basic Science suggests that perhaps the author intended that it be put into the pocket of one's lab coat; perhaps not, but this book is certainly appropriate for the shelf of any laboratory and for the office of any...