RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS

Apr 08 2025HEALTH

How to Make Sense of Medical Studies: A Simple Guide

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are often called the gold standard in medical research. They help figure out if a treatment or intervention works and if it is safe. However, the math behind these trials can be tricky. Understanding some basic math ideas is key to knowing if the results really matter. First, let's talk about P-values. These numbers show if the re...

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

The Puzzle of Post-Procedure Pills

The world of heart health is always changing. One big question is about people who get a new heart valve through a special procedure. This procedure is called transcatheter aortic valve replacement. After this, doctors usually suggest taking a single antiplatelet pill for life. This is if the patient does not need blood thinners or two types of antiplatelet pills. Bu...

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

When Bones Break: The Truth About Fixing Collarbones

Young athletes often face the challenge of a broken collarbone. Doctors frequently use special tests, known as randomized controlled trials, to determine the best treatments. These trials are highly regarded for their reliability. However, they often depend on a measurement called a P-value to judge a treatment's effectiveness. P-values can be deceiving. They might m...

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Missing Voices in Childbirth Research

Picture this almost all scientific trials on helping mothers during childbirth. Now, think about how many of these trials really consider what makes us all different. We are talking about things like race, gender, and where we come from. These things matter if we want fairness in healthcare. Let's dive into this situation. Fairness is a big deal. It is a b...

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Exercising for Better Brains: Which Workouts Help Kids with Developmental Disorders?

Do you know that certain types of exercise can really make a difference for children and teens with developmental disorders? Scientists looked at 68 different studies to figure out what works best. They found that combative sports like karate or boxing might be the top choice for boosting physical skills. If you're aiming to improve thinking and decision-making, spor...

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