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In this episode, I provide a concise introduction to odds ratios, one of the most common statistics used in medical research. I discuss what they are, how to interpret them, and how to describe them in terms of their confidence intervals.
Just because something is written in a book, that doesn't mean the information is reliable. In this episode, I provide a real-world example of a book that sought to push an agenda, and was written and endorsed by individuals completely outside
Articles can be retracted for a number of reasons. In this episode, I explain what those reasons and and discuss the implications of publication retraction.
On this episode, the final in the three-part series centered on the basics of randomized controlled trials, I discuss the main four methods of randomization.
In this episode, I answer a listener question about where to find free journal articles.
In this episode, I describe characteristics of randomized controlled trials, including how they can be carried out, and explain what it means for RCTs to be single-blind, double-blind, and triple-blind.
In this episode, Melissa Reilly, PharmD and I discuss an article describing the use of statins in people over the age of 75. We also answer three listener questions about managing symptoms associated with statin use.Find show notes at dissec
This episode is the first in a three-part series on randomized controlled trials (RCTs). In this episode, I describe what an RCT is and break down the basics of how they work. I discuss various ways that research participants can receive an int
In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Aisha Harris to discuss the effects of overindulging on on food-- namely, pizza. The episode was informed by a news article and a peer-reviewed journal article.Dr. Aisha Harris is a board certified Family M
In this episode, I answer a listener question about generalizability. I provide helpful tips for determining if the results of the study apply to you or the population of interest. I define population and explain why researchers generally rely
What's the difference between news articles and journal articles? Who writes these articles? Are the authors qualified to write and interpret health and medical data? Are there checks and balances in place to prevent researchers from publishing
In this episode, I interview Dr. Fritz Siegert to discuss two articles recently published on the topic of chocolate and coronary artery disease. Dr. Siegert helps to break down the article and provides helpful tips for preventing coronary arter
On this episode, I provide my top three picks for finding reliable health information. I also share six tips for evaluating and digesting health information from sources such as message boards, friends, and mainstream news outlets.
When consuming health news and information, you should consume it from someone you trust. In this bonus episode, I give an overview of my background and qualifications so you can get a sense of who I am and decide for yourself if I'm someone yo
Welcome to Dissected: Cutting to the Heart of Health News. This podcast is focused on helping you to understand and interpret health news and information. Episode 1 drops September 1st. Music is by Scott Holmes: “Storybook” by scottholmesmusic.
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