Read a recent article based on the neural mechanisms of food addiction (2010 +).

Complete the Original Article Template.

Journal Club Handout Template

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Background and Overview

Article Title/Citation

Study objectives/purpose, research hypothesis

Brief Background (why issue is important, summary of previous literature)

Funding Sources

Methods

Study design and Methodology (type of trial, Randomization, blinding Controls, study groups,
Length of study, etc.)

Humans: Patient selection and Enrollment (inclusion exclusion criteria, sample size etc.)
Animals: Animal type, knockout?, sample size, etc

Interventions/Treatment (if applicable)

Outcome measures

Statistical analyses

Results

Summary of outcomes

Author’s Discussion and Conclusions

Brief summary of Authors’ Main Discussion points

Author’s conclusions

YOUR OWN Discussion and Conclusions

Study strengths

Study limits, weakness, potentials for bias, etc.

Applicability & potential impact on people affected by issue

Additional thoughts/Comments

Conclusions and Suggested Future Directions

Read a recent article based on the neural mechanisms of food addict...