How to Lie With Statistics

Lancet paper critique – Part 3

Finally, you may think, some figures. In this blog I want to look at some of the figures on adverse effects seen in a number of statin trials – such figures as it is possibly to unearth anyway. Unlike the CTT in Oxford I – along with almost every other researcher in the world – []

For Most People Who Avoid Statins Over Muscle Fears, the Risk Is Smaller Than They Think

A new study from the University of Oxford finds that more than 98 percent of statin-eligible patients face very low risk of serious muscle disorders. The STRATIFY-StatinMD calculator, built from 5.6 million patient records, gives doctors a tool to quantify that risk individually.

ONS admits fresh error impacting upcoming jobs data

The organisation said issues linked to surveys being used to inform data will lead to a ‘reduced quality’ in its statistics released in July.

Manipulated Unemployment Statistics Cannot Conceal Iran's Economic Collapse

Ali Reza Sedaghat, an economic expert, stated that the Iranian regime's official unemployment figures do not reflect genuine improvements in the labor market but instead represent statistical manipulation designed to conceal the depth of the country's economic crisis while masking the growing number of discouraged and economically excluded workers.

New calculator reveals whether you should really worry about statin side effects

Scientists at the University of Oxford have created a calculator that predicts a person's individual risk of serious muscle disorders from statin medications. Their analysis found that more than 98 of people who qualify for statins are at low risk for these rare complications, despite widespread concerns about side effects. The study also revealed that most eligible patients are not taking statins, potentially missing important protection against heart attacks and strokes.

Sellas Life Sciences: REGAL Trial's Delayed Events Signal Selection Bias

Sellas Life Sciences: REGAL Trial's Delayed Events Signal Selection Bias

यस वर्ष कामपामा विपद्का घटनामा कमी

काठमाडौँ। अघिल्लो आर्थिक वर्षको तुलनामा चालु आर्थिक वर्षमा काठमाडौँ महानगरपालिकामा विपद्का घटनामा कमी आएको छ। अघिल्लो आवमा कामपामा जम्मा ४२५ विभिन्न शीर्षकमा विपद्का घटना घटेका थिए भने चालु आवको जेठसम्ममा ३४७ मात्र विपद्का घटना भएको कामपा विपद् व्यवस्थापन विभागका प्रमुख अनिरुद्र नेपालले जानकारी दिए। प्रमुख नेपालका अनुसार कामपामा हुने विपद्का घटनामध्ये सबैभन्दा बढी आगलागीजन्य घटना []

New data shows consumers dropped health coverage after Republicans let subsidies expire

Republican officials don’t deny the accuracy of the data, though they have repeatedly tried to argue that the reduction is a positive development. It’s not. The post New data shows consumers dropped health coverage after Republicans let subsidies expire appeared first on MS NOW.

15 salary negotiation tactics backed by research

From anchoring high to knowing when to stay silent, these 15 research-backed tactics can help you earn more at every stage of your career

5 million have dropped ACA insurance after Trump and the GOP let prices skyrocket

The number of people who signed up for a health plan and then didn't pay their premium fell much more sharply than it has in years past. Trump officials blame fraud. Health policy experts blame costs.

A positive look at failure

Setbacks can help shape successful ventures

The ONS: an Outrage of National Significance

The UK statistics agency plays a vital role but has been beset by errors and poor leadership

The Hidden Danger Lurking in Some High-Yield Dividend Stocks

I used to focus on 10 yields, but I found out the hard way that you need to fully understand the risks you face before you buy.

Why men keep dropping out of the labor force: It starts in childhood, when kids see how males around them struggle, economists say

Our findings suggest that experience effects can turn short-run declines in labor demand into long-run declines in labor supply.

NHIA CEO urges students to prioritise health insurance and wellbeing

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, has emphasised the importance of health insurance and holistic well-being among young people, urging students to prioritize their health while pursuing their academic and professional ambitions.

Can Strategy rebound after its first close below $100 since 2024?

Analyst warns sharp declines can worsen, citing Strategy’s 99.86 Dot‑com Bubble collapse as precedent.

How dare you stop data loss – that's not your job!

WHO, ME? Rigid workplace cultures and youthful ambition do not mix

Push-Up Capacity Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Study Finds

(NaturalNews) Men who can complete 40 or more push-ups have a 96 lower risk of cardiovascular disease events compared to those who can do fewer than 10, according ...

Kegagalan perancangan, R&D punca lambakan durian

PETALING JAYA: Kegagalan perancangan dan kelemahan penyelidikan dan pembangunan (RD) dikenal pasti antara punca utama lambakan durian sehingga menyebabkan kejatuhan harga dan menjejaskan pendapatan petani. Pensyarah Institut Sains Biologi Universiti Malaya, Prof Madya Dr. Muhamad Shakirin Mispan berkata, lambakan hasil pertanian bukan sahaja melibatkan faktor dalaman tetapi luaran khususnya kelemahan dalam aspek RD bagi pengusahaan ... Read more The post Kegagalan perancangan, RD punca lambakan durian appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Choosing 'fat-free' options, eating right before bed and too much sitting down are among the common midlife mistakes that lead to heart disease

Choosing 'fat-free' options, eating right before bed and too much sitting down are among the common midlife mistakes that lead to heart disease

Data makes societies less intelligent

Data makes societies less intelligent

Proverb of the day: 'Look before you leap' – a lesson on careful judgement and why one pause can change everything

The age-old saying 'Look before you leap' serves as a vital reminder to carefully ponder decisions prior to acting. This principle illustrates how rash choices in life can result in lasting repercussions. While embracing risk is part of growth, it insists on prioritizing strategic thought and preparation in our quick-paced, tech-savvy existence, guiding us to make wiser choices and avoid avoidable setbacks.

I've got ADHD - it's no excuse to not work or claim benefits. Rewarding ever higher numbers of people for being lazy is yet another way Labour is failing this country: ANNABEL FENWICK ELLIOTT

I've got ADHD - it's no excuse to not work or claim benefits. Rewarding ever higher numbers of people for being lazy is yet another way Labour is failing this country: ANNABEL FENWICK ELLIOTT

Why Your Employees Look Busy but Are Actually Faking It, According to Data

New survey data reveals why false hustle is taking over the modern workplace—and why managers are actually the most guilty of simulating work.

Hays shares jump as profits set to reach top of guidance

The London-based firm indicated that cost controls helped to offset another quarter of weakness in the wider recruitment sector.

Claude down: Anthropic says “elevated error rate”

Claude down: Anthropic says “elevated error rate”