Welcome to Health and Evidence, your go-to source for evidence-based wellness insights.
I’m Dr. Mohammed Munaf M.D., the expert behind Health and Evidence, dedicated to debunking health myths and providing you with trustworthy information.
With a focus on evidence, I meticulously curate content to empower you on your journey to well-being.
Whether you’re navigating the latest health trends or seeking clarity on lifestyle choices, Health and Evidence is here to support you.
What is Evidence based Health?
Evidence based Health, inspired from Evidence based Medicine-what we follow to treat patients based on the best available science combined with the healthcare professional’s clinical experience and the patient’s values to arrive at the best medical decision for the patient.
Evidence based Health follows the same principle by combining the best available scientific explanations with evidences to support or oppose a health information to arrive at the best advice for the individual.
What are these Evidences?
Health evidence is sorted into six levels:
1.Level 1-A: Meta-analyzed results from well-designed trials:
Strongest evidence. Meta-analyzed results are nothing but the conclusion we come down to after analyzing multiple studies that were previously published on a particular topic.
2.Level 1-B: Single well-designed Randomized controlled trial:
A Randomized controlled trial is a study where participants are randomly assigned to treatment or control group, ensuring unbiased evaluation of treatment effectiveness.
3.Level 2-A: Non- randomized controlled study:
Less strong due to potential bias.
4.Level 2-B: Case-control or cohort study:
A case control study compares people with and without a condition for associations. And a Cohort study is an observational study following a group over time to assess outcomes.
5.Level 3: Non-experimental study:
Includes case series.
6.Level 4: Expert opinions:
Insights from respected authorities based on their experience: Weakest evidence.
