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The importance of  “Evidence Based Medicine” EBM:

“Evidence Based Medicine” EBM is information that is backed up by scientific evidence and the standard by which all physicians should practice when possible.  EBM is based on legitimate research using established scientific methodologies resulting in unambiguous outcomes.  EBM is peer reviewed, being scrutinized by many experts in the field.  If the scientific findings are verified and stand up to close and critical examination, then it will be backed by multiple experts in that field.  EBM is not just a few people’s opinions or testimonials. 

It is important in your search for knowledge and a happy healthier life that you have reliable sources of information. 

Below are a few reliable, non-commercially biased web sites that are good places to begin your search for health and medical knowledge. 

http://www.medlineplus.gov - This website is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

http://www.nimh.nih.gov - The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.

http://www.niaaa.nih.gov - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

http://www.nida.nih.gov - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)