An Introduction
Have you ever left your doctor’s office wondering why you now need to take a new medication? Although your doctor likely informed you about the decisions being considered for your care, the reasons behind them, and their potential consequences, you probably walk out of your medical consultation with several questions in mind.
Like many cutting-edge industries, the development of medicine is based on a rigorous scientific method. However, it is rare for the results of scientific advancements to have the potential to impact something as significant as the very functioning of our bodies. Often without fully realizing it, individuals who take medications have an intimate relationship with science. By swallowing a pill, you are, in fact, consuming the end product of a long process that began in the minds of dedicated scientific researchers! To truly understand why you are taking your medications, it is essential to grasp a few key elements about scientific health studies—because that is where it all begins.
The goal of this blog is to help inform you about the scientific evidence that supports the decisions made by your healthcare team. Pharmacists possess in-depth knowledge on this subject, and it is highly relevant to share it in order to improve your understanding of your health.
To achieve this, we will first need to explore the scientific method that translates data collected in studies into actionable recommendations. The first article will therefore aim to present, in a simple and accessible way, the most common types of studies conducted in health research. Without delving into the full complexity of this vast subject, it is helpful to understand the basic concepts of scientific research to better appreciate the articles that will follow. These articles will focus on specific health topics, examined through the lens of selected scientific studies conducted on the subject. The studies chosen will be based on their reliability and relevance in determining current recommendations.
An informed individual is 30% more likely to adhere to their treatment correctly, thereby reducing the risk of serious complications. No treatment should be taken lightly. Through this blog, my mission is to help enrich your knowledge, empowering you to make more informed decisions about your health.
Mathieu J. Pharmacien
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