Heart failure research – consulting opportunity

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Written by Michelle Hards   
A cardiologist based in Milan, Italy, is seeking a medical statistician to handle their data analysis for their research into heart failure. The statistician does not need to be based in Italy – communication and files can be sent via email. If you are interested in this opportunity, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 November 2009 15:47
 

Are statisticians cool?

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Steve Lohr, writer for the NY Times, seems to think so. He says that statisticians “are finding themselves increasingly in demand — and even cool”. Read his article based around Carrie Grimes - a statistician for Google.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 August 2009 15:31
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Translating statistical findings into plain English

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Written by Michelle Hards   
Need to report the results of a clinical trial?
Unsure what your results are actually telling you?
Read Pocock and Ware’s short comment for guidance.
Last Updated on Monday, 13 July 2009 12:38
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Spinning the Risk

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Everyone should have a quick play around with Spinning the Risk as it is an excellent example of how presenting risk in different ways can make things seem completely harmless or entirely life-threatening.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 May 2009 09:01
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How to survive a puma attack

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Research by R. G. Coss and others found that people who did not run away from pumas had the greatest frequency of being severely injured (43%) and the lowest likelihood of escaping injury (26%). In other words, if a puma is approaching you...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 April 2009 19:57
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