Response: What Is Old Is Not Always Best

P-value: What is and what is not

The misinterpretation and misuse of p-value have been increasing for decades. In March 2016, the American Statistical Association released a statement to warn about the use and interpretation of p-value. In this study, we provided a definition and discussion of p-value and emphasized the importance of its accurate interpretation.    

What Is the Best Research Globally?

Dr. Afshari’s editorial gives insight on human nature (1). Collaborative willingness usually occurs when different sides perceive personal benefit, or when institutions mandate collaboration. This is not unique between higher and lower income countries; many working in global emergency medicine (EM) observe this within wealthier countries. It exists among collaborators in low resource settings....

What is bright is not always gold.

To the Editor: The recent paper from Myerson et al1 on the “reliability” of formulae for calculation of echocardiographic left ventricular (LV) mass needs to be carefully considered. Quantitative echocardiography presents problems of reproducibility, but less than expected from initial studies performed without 2D guidance. There is evidence that the test-retest “error” of echocardiography is s...

health communication what it is and what is not

What You See is Not Always What You Sign

A fundamental aspect of computer systems is that displaying and signing a digital document are separate and unlinked processes. In addition, the same digital document can be displayed differently on different systems. As a consequence it is difficult to determine what exactly has been signed, both from the signer’s and the verifier’s point of view. This paper discusses how confusion about the m...