Which Drug Will Work Best for You? We Need Comparative Effectiveness Research

The video discusses the importance of comparative effectiveness research in healthcare, focusing on how new therapies compare with existing ones. It highlights the challenges in drug comparison, using examples from various studies, including a major trial on antihypertensive drugs. The video also addresses critiques of these studies and emphasizes the need for continued support for comparative research to answer practical questions in everyday care.

What were the findings regarding the effectiveness of Chlorthalidone compared to other drugs?

What challenges and critiques have emerged regarding the 2002 comparative effectiveness trial?

How does the National Institutes of Health support comparative effectiveness research?