Why Health Experts Give Contradictory Advice

Why are research findings so often inconsistent and even contradictory? Of course, it is multifactorial (e.g., confounders in observational studies and small sample sizes in controlled trials). But one common factor standing out is the misunderstanding of p-values.

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COVID-19 Surveillance

This video was adapted from a piece published on the blog on May 29th: A precision public health approach to preventing the next COVID-19 surge:

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The FDA Needs to Get Back to Basics

According to federal law, the FDA may approve emergency use authorizations on the condition that data on the safety and effectiveness of authorized medications will be collected and analyzed. To protect patients from unsafe drugs and ensure the effectiveness of treatments, the FDA needs to routinely exercise that power.

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