Unperceived similarities between clinical trials and quantum physics

Similarities and di erences between physics and economics

In this opening talk, we discuss some of the similarities between work being done by economists, and by physicists seeking to contribute to economics. We also mention some of the di erences in the approaches taken, and justify these di erent approaches by developing the argument that by approaching the same problem from di erent points of view new results might emerge. In particular, we review ...

Quantum Physics: A Case for Anti-Realism?

quantum physics: a case for anti-realism?

the aim of the present paper is to sbo» that anti-realism in science, 1vhich has a1;guab/y become more fashionable in recentyears, contrary to tuha: its proponents assert, cannot make use of quantum mechanics and its impressiue achievements as a frump card in justifying its claims. i will argue that scientific anti-realism far from providing scientific communiry with a progressive methodologica...

Patients Screening for Clinical Trials Using EHR Representation Similarities

Introduction Randomized controlled trials generate quality medical evidence but suffer from longstanding recruitment problems [1]. Existing solutions mostly focus on eligibility criteria processing to facilitate trial search by patients [2, 3] or patient search using electronic health records (EHR) by investigators [4]. An untapped opportunity is using “casebased reasoning” to identify patients...

Evaluation of Clinical Trials

In a number of important clinical issues such as evaluation of the efficacy or effectiveness of therapeutic or preventive interventions as well as for comparing the harms of interventions, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) provide the highest levels of evidence, either directly or indirectly. It is obvious that critical appraisal of these studies to assess their validity and precision is of p...