Levels of evidence of articles in podiatric medical journals

MA TurlikOhio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland 44106, USA.

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D KushnerOhio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland 44106, USA.

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The authors reviewed 322 articles in podiatric medical journals to determine their level of evidence. Only 1% of the articles reviewed were randomized controlled trials. The authors concluded that if the podiatric medical profession wishes to become a participant in evidence-based medicine, greater emphasis must be placed on studies that assess hypotheses.

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