A study comparing different statistical methods used to remove the effects of selection bias in observational studies finds that results may vary and caution may be warranted when interpreting ...

Of 1.3 million participants in the MWS with a median follow-up of 21.4 years, 2,765 (o.21%) developed liver cancer, with no ...

Research reveals a concerning connection between chicken consumption and health risks, showing that eating more than 300 grams of poultry weekly is associated with higher mortality.

Methods proposed to improve how observational studies are conducted Date: August 25, 2011 Source: National Institute of Statistical Sciences Summary: Statisticians point out that medical and other ...

Data from observational studies are often used to compare the effects of different treatments, but such comparisons can be problematic because of unobserved selection and survival biases. Stukel ...

This course provides an introduction to statistical methods used for causal inference in the social sciences. Using the potential outcomes framework of causality, topics covered include research ...

While overall risk of macular degeneration remained low, a study suggests that GLP-1 drugs may have increased that risk in people with diabetes.

A groundbreaking study has identified a significant relationship between indoor temperatures and cognitive performance in older adults, shedding light on how climate change may pose an increased risk ...

RFK Jr. stunned the global health world when he said the U.S. would halt funding the group that helps provide vaccines to many low-income countries. The study he cited is seen by others as dubious.