Which Kind of Triage Do We Need?

Ramadan fasting: Do we need more evidence?

Over a billion of Muslims fast worldwide during Ramadan each year. Through this religious custom, fasting contributes to their health as well as their spiritual growth. However, available evidence regarding the health-benefits of Ramadan fasting is scarce and highly contentious. Although Islam exempts patients from fasting, many fast conceivably, and their clinical condition is prone to deterio...

Staff Burnout… Do we need any intervention?

Dear Editor, As you know physical and mental wellness of physicians and nurses, as the main role in the treatment of patients, in conditions such as burnout, compassion fatigue, depression, and poor work-life balance, is one of the top priorities in the U.S.A. National Academy of Medicine  (1-4). Although healthcare team members are generally known as a caregiver to others;  their h...

What kind of randomized trials do we need?

What Kind of Theory Do We Need for Translation?

A theory can be explained as a lens with which we can view something. It is a way of viewing what seems to be a coherent field of data calling for explanation. But because of our limited human perspective, our theories, like a lens, are only able to focus on certain parts of the object of study, and leave other parts out of focus. A theory might help one see some things clearly, and see other t...

Comparative effectiveness research: what kind of studies do we need?

Comparative effectiveness research (CER) is increasingly popular, yet discussions of its conduct and consequences often overlook the extensive history of comparing different therapeutic options in patient-oriented research. In particular, research in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has included a decades-long focus on generating information that can enhance medical decision making and i...