Try using simpler explanations first then as these gel and the language develops, these publications are valuable assets. They are particularly nice to help see where a more focused study fits in the overall scheme of things. This is the subset where the fruits of research are first reported. The major problem is being sure which studies represent true contributions. Avoid making definitive statements on preliminary results.
Studies confirming other s results help establish or change the current standard of care.
Sometimes they support the current standard of care and no more. I have presented some insight into understanding the medically oriented scientific literature. I believe that if one understands the pitfalls they will not be swept away with erroneous or useless information. The study of the natural history of a disease and how an intervention affects it is central to an understanding. Language barriers also are a major obstacle that need resolution.