Biomedical research is a dynamic field, constantly evolving to improve the effectiveness of interventions. One innovative approach gaining traction is the Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART). In this blogpost, let’s break down this Read More
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Millions of papers are published every year, thousands every day. How many of these papers are actually read and properly understood? Authors of a recent study that examined over 700,000 abstracts reported a consistent decline in Read More
In observational studies where treatment assignment isn’t random, it’s often challenging to compare groups and determine true differences between them. Enter propensity score weighting, a method that helps balance covariates between groups to Read More
The landscape of scientific publications and content ownership is undergoing a large transformation with the advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced language models like ChatGPT. Traditionally, the ownership of scientific publications and articles Read More
Prognostic research plays a crucial role in predicting the outcomes of diseases or conditions, aiding in treatment decisions, and improving patient care. Bayesian statistics, a statistical approach rooted in Bayes’ theorem, offer unique advantages in Read More
We’ve written about common errors and pitfalls in writing in English, but today I would like to look less at manuscripts themselves, and more about the issues English-as-a-second-language (ESL) researchers face in navigating the Read More
As we ring in a new year, it is time for lists: top ten books of the year, the most-read blog posts of the year, the most-watched TV serial . . . you get the idea. Which is Read More
Given the overwhelming volume of academic publications, with over 3 million scholarly articles published annually and researchers needing to peruse roughly 250 articles each year , the utility of AI tools like ChatGPT becomes increasingly evident. This high Read More
Multi-omics data integrates information from multiple biological domains, such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. These omics datasets provide information about different molecular components in biological systems, and integrating them can reveal complex relationships and Read More
In the intricate world of academic publishing, one crucial step can make or break your manuscript: selecting the right reviewers. The art of suggesting reviewers is not just a formality but a strategic move that Read More