Publishing Your Medical Research

by Daniel W. Byrne

Overview

Publishing Your Medical Research is the second edition of the award-winning book that provides practical information on how to write a publishable paper. This edition includes additional details to help medical researchers succeed in the competitive “publish or perish” world. Using a direct and highly informative style, it does more than help you write a paper; it presents the technical information, invaluable modern advice, and practical tips you need to get your paper accepted for publication. A singular source for the beginning and experienced researcher alike, Publishing Your Medical Research is a must for any physician, fellow, resident, medical scientist, graduate student, or biostatistician seeking to be published.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496353870
Publisher:	Wolters Kluwer Health
Publication date:	08/03/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	364
File size:	21 MB
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Table of Contents

List of Tables ix

List of Figures xi

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xv

Chapter 1 Overview: Twenty Key Principles

Planning

Chapter 2 Laying the Groundwork 9

Chapter 3 The Methodology 15

Chapter 4 Minimizing Bias 29

Chapter 5 The Data Collection/Case Report Form 37

Chapter 6 Reproducible Eligibility Criteria 43

Chapter 7 Randomization, Blinding, and Confidentiality 47

Chapter 8 End Points and Outcome 53

Chapter 9 Sample Size and Power 59

Chapter 10 Preparing for Modern Statistical Analysis 65

Chapter 11 Avoiding Common Criticisms 69

Chapter 12 Preparing to Write a Publishable Paper 77

Observing

Chapter 13 Collecting Data and Handling Missing Data 91

Chapter 14 Analyzing Data: Statistical Analysis for Reproducible Research 95

Chapter 15 Interpreting the Data 103

Chapter 16 Univariate Analysis 109

Chapter 17 Nonparametric Tests 119

Chapter 18 Matching and Propensity Score Analysis 121

Chapter 19 Multivariate Analysis and Model Validation 123

Writing

Chapter 20 Title Page 133

Chapter 21 Abstract 137

Chapter 22 Introduction 139

Chapter 23 Methods 145

Chapter 24 Results 163

Chapter 25 Discussion 189

Chapter 26 References 199

Chapter 27 Industry Publications 203

Editing

Chapter 28 Preparing Your Manuscript for Submission 207

Chapter 29 Small but Significant Points to Consider 217

Chapter 30 Improving Your Writing 219

Chapter 31 Fixes for Problematic Terms 231

Revising

Chapter 32 Revising the Final Draft 237

Chapter 33 The Cover Letter 241

Chapter 34 Responding to Peer Reviewers' Comments 245

Appendixes

A Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical journals (ICMJE Recommendations) (formerly known as the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals) 251

B Peer Review Questionnaires from First Edition and Second Edition 275

C Sample Data Collection Form 293

D World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki 299

Ode to Multiauthorship: A Multicentre, Prospective Random Poem 305

Bibliography 307

Index 313

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Vincent F Carr, DO, MSA, FACC, FACP (Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences)
Description: This book describes planning out, writing, editing, and revising a medical paper to be submitted for publication.
Purpose: The purpose is to give editorial advice to prospective writers on how to prepare a medical paper that will have the best chance for acceptance by a journal. The author focuses on the idea that editing is a major aspect of the preparing the manuscript, a worthy focus.
Audience: The audience is those in residency training programs that expect a publishable paper as part of the training program and the mentors who are working with them.
Features: The author quotes Pasteur's statement, "Worship the spirit of criticism." The book goes on to outline many practical concepts to help the prospective author be self-critical and accept the critiques of other reviewers. After the first chapter that outlines "Twenty Key Principles," the book is divided into sections on planning, observing, writing, editing, and revising. Each chapter focuses on critical and salient points such as sample size and power, interpreting the data, improving the writing, and revising the final draft. The book is comprehensive and will be valuable in helping readers produce a publishable manuscript.
Assessment: This is an extraordinarily comprehensive book on preparing a medical paper for publication. The author has broken down many of the concepts into small digestible pieces that are easy to understand before moving on to the next one.

Doody's Review Service

"This is an extraordinarily comprehensive book on preparing a medical paper for publication."
"The author has broken down many of the concepts into small digestible pieces that are easy to understand before moving on to the next one."
"The book is comprehensive and will be valuable in helping readers produce a publishable manuscript ."
"Each chapter focuses on critical and salient points such as sample size and power, interpreting the data, improving the writing, and revising the final draft."
Doody's Star Rating ®: 4 stars Score: 96
-Doodys Publishers' Club, Friday, December 2, 2016

Praise for the Previous Edition: "This is an outstanding book. Daniel Byrne has written what is possibly the definitive book for clinical research fellows and doctoral students struggling to get their papers published. We think this book should be in every clinical research laboratory's library." — David D’Cruz, Munther Khamashta. Lupus

Praise for the Previous Edition: "The beginning investigator will find this book a good introduction to developing a project, analyzing results rigorously, and writing a publishable paper. For experienced researchers, Byrnes's text will serve as a helpful review and a source of useful tips. By reading this book, the novice and the veteran alike can avoid common problems in medical research and ensure a smoother road to publication ." — Angeline Chong and Richard Langley. Arch Dermatol.
Praise for the Previous Edition: "Publishing Your Medical Research Paper is an excellent guide to clinical research and the publication process for the beginning investigator." — Tee L. Guidotti, JAMA.

Praise for the Previous Edition: "Very well written and well organized. Truly a how-to for anyone who wants to publish medical research papers . Should be on everyone's reference shelf. If everyone who writes for scientific publications were to read this book, reading journals would be much less painful." — Jill Shuman, on presenting the AMWA award.

Praise for the Previous Edition: "Amazing! A great guide that will aid you during medical research projects . Easy learning, great setup and very very helpful. Just buy it!!" — Yair Acherman. Amazon.com

Praise for the Previous Edition: " Excellent... **** This concise, practical overview covers numerous important issues associated with producing a peer-reviewed publication, such as basic design issues, methodologic flaws, and details related to writing and submission. Its numerous chapters and readable format make it a helpful reference for busy clinicians or junior investigators." — Maria-Teresa M.P. Cuddihy, M.D., Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

Praise for the Previous Edition: "I thoroughly enjoyed this book and believe that it will be valuable to established investigators as well as those embarking on a career in clinical research. ... Prospective contributors to biomedical journals would do well to keep this gem close at hand and consult it frequently when planning a clinical study or preparing a paper for publication." — Michael J. Aminoff, MD, FRCP; MUSCLE & NERVE.

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