New calculator can help physicians better predict stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine and the University of Vermont have developed a more precise way to assess stroke ...
Investopedia

Mode: What It Is in Statistics and How to Calculate It

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...
Investopedia

What Is T-Distribution in Probability? How Do You Use It?

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...
Kiplinger

Six Reasons to Disinherit Someone and How to Do It

What if you no longer want to include someone in your will? Well, how you choose to divide your estate is a personal decision and entirely up to you. There may come a time when you need to update and ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: How do doctors calculate absolute risk reduction numbers when considering use of statins?

DEAR DR. ROACH: A cardiologist recently suggested that I should consider taking a statin because of my “borderline” cholesterol level. So, I took a dive into the details of statin therapy. I learned ...