The Role Biostatistics Plays in Solving the COVID-19 Pandemic
We have all heard about the huge impact our medical professionals have day in and day out as they fight COVID-19 in this unprecedented time. We also have witnessed our friends, family, and loved ones doing their part to ensure we slow the spread of the disease in...
Statistical Flaws in COVID-19 Data
The COVID-19 epidemic is taking the world by storm, and the importance of accurate analysis cannot be overstated. Biostatistical models will affect our epidemiological understanding for decades to come, as this is the first modern epidemic on this scale. However, any...
The Power of Data in Biostatistics
In the modern age, data is everywhere. We have become so inundated with technology and information that we almost instinctively recognize certain bits of information as ‘data.’ Because of our easy recognition of data points, we can be overwhelmed by the volume of it...
Biostatistics in Preventative Medicine
Biostatistics is a critical field in the realm of the health field, thanks to the ways that the study can inform treatments. But many underestimate the ways that this field can inform preventative medicine as well. Clinical Trials Clinical trials have been formed and...
The Need For Biostatistics Investments
Every year, Australia spends over $800 million on medical research. That reflects a strong desire to improve the quality of life for Australians. However, there's a concern among some researchers that this research is compromised by a lack of investment in a...
Women With Heart Problems That May Be Linked To Their Careers
Women have shown that they're capable of pursuing any career they choose, but new research reveals that some of those choices may have more detrimental effects on their health. The recent study found that there are certain career fields that can negatively impact the...
The Effects of Big Data on Epidemiology
Big Data has been a buzzword across just about every industry in recent years. This is particularly true in the sciences. Big Data is all about computing power. New technological advances have made it possible to crunch huge sets of numbers that just weren't able to...
New Epidemiology Study Links Chicken & Red Meat To Cancer
Scan the Internet these days and you’ll likely see a study suggesting that one of your favorite drinks, snacks, or products has been linked to increased cancer risk. Sometimes, it seems like everything causes cancer. But, if we’re being honest, most of the products,...
AI’s Effect On Epidemiology
Artificial intelligence is no longer a far-off, futuristic fantasy. Now, AI has been implemented into society under the radar, so much so that many people do not even realize they are interacting with AI-driven software on a daily basis. The scientific and diagnostic...
The Top Machine Learning Tools Developers Are Using Today
Personalization has become an important part of the online experience. Today, top websites use machine learning technology to make that happen. Where you would normally need to compile data on your customers and use the data of their past choices to decide what to...