JournalReview.org FAQ

What is JournalReview.org?
JournalReview.org is an online forum dedicated to the medical literature. One can utilize our website to perform a complete PubMed query, read and rate articles, as well as participate in discussion of current and past articles. The forum is open to all fields and should help to stimulate critical discussion. Through this venue, we hope users may gain a better understanding of medical literature and practice evidence-based-medicine.

How do I participate in JournalReview?
It is easy! Simply find the article you are looking for (via our search bar, or our journal index search), and then choose to "Review it" or "Rate it". You can read other users discussion and post reviews completely anonymously. In order to rate an article, you must be a registered user. Registration is fast, easy, and free .

Is JournalReview.org biased?
No. There is no 'hidden agenda.'

Who pays for JournalReview.org? How can it be free?
This site was envisioned and created by a small group of four individuals. The founders and programmers behind JournalReview.org realize the important roll that this site can play in the shaping of medical practice, research, and health care policy and have provided personal funds to make this site possible.

Should I contribute to JournalReview.org?
Yes. Participation is free, and your participation is what makes this all possible. If you read an article and have a question or criticism, this is the place!

Can JournalReview.org help me to run my own live journal club?
Yes. Participation in JournalReview.org is an outstanding complement to a traditional journal club. Please consider reading reviews here at JournalReview.org and discussing them at your own club with the article. Similarly, after you generate an opinion or critique of an article in your journal club post a comment here. This is a great way to share your own journal club experiences with the world and see what peers around the world have to say about it.

Where can I learn more about evidence-based medicine?
You can learn much here, and we will be incorporating new features soon to further complement what is here already. There are also many great web sites, including http://www.cebm.net.