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What is evidence-based medicine?
Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) is an approach where medical decisions are based on the best available scientific evidence — not on traditions, marketing, or a manufacturer's authority. Not all medications are equally effective. Some are supported by thousands of high-quality studies, while others rely mostly on marketing claims. Our goal is to help you understand the difference.
How does it work?
Enter the name
Brand name or international nonproprietary name (INN) of the medication
We analyze the research
We search PubMed and Cochrane Library for real clinical trials and systematic reviews
Get the result
Receive an evidence rating (A/B/C/D) and a plain-language summary with links to the original sources
How is the rating calculated?
The evidence rating is based on the quantity, quality, and consistency of scientific research available for a medication.
High level of evidence
Multiple randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses confirm effectiveness.
Moderate level of evidence
There are quality studies available, but the amount of evidence or consistency of results is limited.
Low level of evidence
Studies exist, but they have methodological limitations or conflicting results.
Insufficient evidence
Scientific evidence is lacking or does not support the claimed effectiveness.
Important to know
Disclaimer
Trick or Treatment is an informational platform. We do not provide medical consultations and do not replace the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.
The information presented should not be used for self-medication, or for changing or discontinuing a prescribed treatment without first consulting a doctor.
Our ratings are based on publicly available scientific evidence at the time of the search. They may change as new research becomes available. We do not evaluate the safety of medications, only the quantity and quality of evidence of their effectiveness.
Results are cached for up to 30 days. The grade may differ from future searches if new studies are published in the interim.