To Learn More About Systematic Reviews
Evidence Based Medicine calls for careful evaluation of the full picture of evidence — not just the pieces that are convenient or agreeable. It demands a systematic review of the best available data, taking into account the strengths and limitations of studies, the consistency of findings, and the clinical context.
So it means, to reach conclusion about whether one treatment works or not, we need to carefully collects, evaluates, and summarizes all available evidence on a specific question or topic using a clear and structured method -- this is what we call a systematic review.

What is a Systematic Review
What is evidence in evidence based medicine
In the world of healthcare, few phrases carry as much weight—or as much confusion—as evidence-based medicine (EBM). We hear it everywhere: in guidelines, clinical trials, hospital policies, even political debates. But beneath the surface of that familiar term lies a more complicated question: what exactly counts as evidence?
Some Examples
Murray RL, Zhang YQ, Ross S, et al. Extended Duration Treatment of Tobacco Dependence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2022;19(8):1390-1403. doi:10.1513/AnnalsATS.202110-1140OC
Lopes LC, Zhang Y, Ross S, et al. Varenicline for Tobacco-Dependent Adults Who Are Not Ready to Discontinue Use: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2022;19(12):2077-2086. doi:10.1513/AnnalsATS.202110-1122OC
Zhang Y, Begum HA, Grewal H, et al. Cost-effectiveness of diagnostic strategies for venous thromboembolism: a systematic review. Blood Adv. 2022;6(2):544-567. doi:10.1182/bloodadvances.2020003576



What Other People Say About Systematic Reviews
University of Toronto Libraries: Knowledge syntheses: Systematic & Scoping Reviews, and other review types
Duke University Medical Center Library and Archives: What is a Systematic Review?
