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Sunset: Find and close bank accounts for dead people | Product Hunt
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Reply to Cochrane Statistical Methods Group
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Comment on the Burden of Infection-Attributable Cancers in the US
Comment on the Burden of Infection-Attributable Cancers in the US Cancers Attributable to Infections in the US in 2017 Karena D. Volesky-Avellaneda, PhD; Samantha Morais, PhD; Stephen D. Walter, PhD; Thomas R. O’Brien, MD; Allan Hildesheim, PhD; Eric A. Engels, MD; Mariam El-Zein, PhD; Eduardo L. Franco, DrPH Comment on the Burden of Infection-Attributable Cancers in the US—Reply Karena D. Volesky-Avellaneda, PhD; Mariam El-Zein, PhD; Thomas R.
Cancers Attributable to Infections in the US in 2017
Cancers Attributable to Infections in the US in 2017: A Meta-Analysis Key Points Question How many cancers were attributable to infections in the US in 2017? Findings In this meta-analysis, population attributable fractions for 31 infection-cancer pairs were calculated and 4.3% of the cancers diagnosed among adults in 2017 were found to be attributable to 8 infections; approximately half the cancers due to infections were attributable to the human papillomavirus.
Design and analysis of factorial clinical trials: The impact of one treatment's effectiveness on the statistical power and required sample size of the other - Stephen D. Walter, Ian J. Belo, 2023
Conclusions We have shown how the power for one treatment in a binary outcome 2 × 2 factorial trial can change depending on the observed effect of the other treatment. Numerical evaluations illustrated how power is affected, primarily by the control event rate and the sample size, and by the measurement scale on which interactions are defined. Table 7 provides a condensed summary of the findings.
A method was developed for correcting the bias in the usual study weights in meta-analyses.
Our goal was to evaluate the bias in the usual method of estimating study weights in a meta-analysis, and to develop a suitable bias correction. In meta-analyses, it is standard practice to weight studies by the inverse variance of their treatment effects. Weights are usually calculated by taking reciprocals of the estimated variances, but we show that this approach is biased.
Retired police officer: 'Continuous carnage' in Columbus makes detectives' work grueling
For the second consecutive year, Columbus suffered through an all-time record of homicides. Few people are directly affected by this continuous carnage. Many others – friends, relatives, neighbors are also affected, but differently. So are our homicide detectives. Record number of homicides:Columbus tops 200 homicides in 2021; 16-year-old girl is 7th in a week Many of us may assume that homicide cases are quickly solved and the perpetrator brought to justice.
Opinion: With police division's power being limited, how are they to protect and serve?
Are the Columbus police in crisis? If so, how did we arrive at this point? It began in 2017, when an officer was fired for pressing his foot onto the arm of a handcuffed felon. Mayor Ginther publicly stated the officer should be fired, though the investigation had hardly begun. The firing was legal, but was it fair? Statements of the mayor led to a sharp decline in self-initiated field activity.
Opinion: Unchecked crime in Columbus shows why police should use 'self-initiated field activity,' leaders need to 'see what officers see'
Where do we go from here? Or, is the question: How did we get here? As of July 4, Columbus had suffered 103 homicides. I served on the Columbus Division of Police from July 1, 1970, to Dec. 11, 2010. Thirty-five years were spent in patrol, 33 as sergeant. I know street officers. I know the street. I’ve seen a great deal. I have never seen such unchecked criminality as I have since 2017. Homicides and cases of felonious assault rise seemingly unchecked.
Simulation study on the validity of the average risk approach in estimating population attributable fractions for continuous exposures
Simulation study on the validity of the average risk approach in estimating population attributable fractions for continuous exposures http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2417-7172Yibing Ruan1, Stephen D Walter2, Priyanka Gogna3, Christine M Friedenreich1,4, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3027-290XDarren R Brenner1,4 1Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton,...
Shifting the focus away from binary thinking of statistical significance and towards education for key stakeholders: revisiting the debate on whether it's time to de-emphasize or get rid of statistical significance
Tankard Jr JW The HG Wells quote on statistics: A question of accuracy. Historia Mathematica. 1979; 6: 30-33 English M Karumbi J Maina M Aluvaala J Gupta A Zwarenstein M et al. The need for pragmatic clinical trials in low and middle income settings - taking essential neonatal interventions delivered as part of inpatient care as an illustrative example. BMC medicine. 2016; 14 (): 5 Heneghan C Goldacre B Mahtani KR. Why clinical trial outcomes fail to translate into benefits for patients. Trials.
Hospital Rooms Digital Art School
Delivering remote art workshops to mental health patients Hospital Rooms is a charitable organisation that organises projects to bring beauty and creativity into mental health wards.
The fragility of trial results involves more than statistical significance alone
Abstract Objectives The fragility of clinical trial findings has been previously defined as the number of changes in outcomes that are required to change their statistical significance. We show that reliance on statistical significance alone provides only a limited and potentially misleading perspective, and an enhanced approach is developed. Methods Clinical importance of trial results and their quantitative stability are incorporated into an enhanced framework to assess fragility.
Development and reliability of a system to classify gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy
Robert Palisano Corresponding Author Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, Philadelphia. PA, USA *Neurodevelopmental Clinical Research Unit, McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences, BuildingT‐16.
Why is a business with millions of YouTube subscribers moving to Facebook Watch?
As a business focused on creating comedic video content for brands, YouTube has been instrumental to the work that we do. The platform has functioned as the primary home for the majority of our creations, and we’ve garnered millions of subscribers and views. While this is great, we are always looking for new ways to evolve our offerings and new ways to boost ROI for our clients.
Ex-Olympian's affair with Tory peer exposed in court as she is accused of daubing his flat with pigs' blood
Former showjumper Lizzie Purbrick, pictured right in 1983, is alleged to have painted insults on Lord Prior's walls with two pints of blood - Andrew Antonio and John Walters/REX/Shutterstock A Tory peer's affair with a former Olympic showjumper has emerged after she appeared in court accused of daubing the walls of his London flat with pigs' blood. Lizzie Purbrick, who competed in the 1980 Olympics, allegedly broke into 63-year-old David Prior's flat in May while he was out.
Labour MPs hit out at 'irresponsible' Corbyn for attending Seder hosted by far-left Jewish group
Jeremy Corbyn has been accused by his own of MPs of acting "irresponsibly and dangerously" by attending an event hosted by a far-left Jewish group which called for the destruction of Israel and dismissed the anti-Semitism row engulfing the party as "faux-outrage". The Labour leader was photographed at a Passover Seder hosted by Jewdas, a satirical group which describes itself as "radical" and is highly critical of mainstream Jewish .
Labour MPs hit out at 'irresponsible' Corbyn for attending Seder hosted by far-left Jewish group
Jeremy Corbyn has been accused by his own of MPs of acting "irresponsibly and dangerously" by attending an event hosted by a far-left Jewish group which called for the destruction of Israel and dismissed the anti-Semitism row engulfing the party as "faux-outrage". The Labour leader was photographed at a Passover Seder hosted by Jewdas, a satirical group which describes itself as "radical" and is highly critical of mainstream Jewish .
Facebook and Instagram are 'killing off our memories'
© Provided by Shutterstock Man takes photo on phone The obsession with taking smartphone photos is causing people to lose their most precious memories, according to new research. Scientists found that people are so distracted by taking pictures, they couldn’t actually remember what they had seen. The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, said using smartphones alters our memories by taking us away from the moment.
Facebook and Instagram are 'killing off our memories'
© Provided by Shutterstock Man takes photo on phone The obsession with taking smartphone photos is causing people to lose their most precious memories, according to new research. Scientists found that people are so distracted by taking pictures, they couldn’t actually remember what they had seen. The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, said using smartphones alters our memories by taking us away from the moment.
Facebook and Instagram are 'killing off our memories'
© Provided by Shutterstock Man takes photo on phone The obsession with taking smartphone photos is causing people to lose their most precious memories, according to new research. Scientists found that people are so distracted by taking pictures, they couldn’t actually remember what they had seen. The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, said using smartphones alters our memories by taking us away from the moment.
Tuesday, March 20 2018
OR Tambo could be hit by massive taxi strike Commuters throughout the City of Ekurhuleni will be left stranded on Tuesday morning owing to a strike by the taxi industry. Adding to the chaos, the city announced on Monday it would suspend its bus services due to the protest action. Commuters have been encouraged to seek alternative transport.
Stem cell treatment offers new hope for multiple sclerosis patients
Doctors on Sunday hailed what they say is a major breakthrough in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, halting progress of the disease and relieving symptoms in some patients. An international trial also found that the stem cell transplant treatment could reduce disability for people with MS, according to the BBC.
Meghan Markle 'baptised by Archbishop of Canterbury ahead of wedding to Prince Harry'
The couple marry in Windsor in May - PA Meghan Markle has reportedly been baptised by the Archbishop of Canterbury using holy water from the River Jordan ahead of her wedding to Prince Harry. The couple were joined at what was described as an “intimate service” by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, in a move that formally introduces the divorced American actress to the Anglican church. Prince Harry and Ms Markle, 36, will wed on May 19 this year at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.
Iraqi admits he set up fake abuse claims against British soldiers
© Getty Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson last night said he was “repulsed” by an Iraqi refugee’s admission that he helped arrange hundreds of fake abuse claims against British soldiers. Whistleblower Basim Al-Sadoon told a national newspaper that he had an office in Basra, Iraq, that allegedly handled made up claims from locals against the British Army in a bid to win compensation from the Ministry of Defence in British courts.
Motorists should be penalised for going just 1mph over the speed limit, Britain’s road policing chief says
© Reuters Motorists Motorists should be penalised for going just 1mph over the speed limit, Britain’s road policing chief said last night as he called for the 10 per cent buffer zone to be scrapped. Chief Constable Anthony Bangham also said speed awareness courses were being overused, and believes offenders should get fines and points on their licence instead.
'Dad's Army' volunteers to help Border Force patrol Britain's coastline against people smugglers and crime gangs
© Provided by The Telegraph A 'Dad's Army' of volunteers could patrol vulnerable areas of Britain's coastline including sea ports used in the past by people smugglers and organised crime gangs. The unpaid border guards, called the "Special Volunteer Force", will report directly to the Border Force, according to the Mail on Sunday . The Home Office confirmed to the Sunday Telegraph that it is consulting with police about how best to deploy the volunteers.
'Dad's Army' volunteers to help Border Force patrol Britain's coastline against people smugglers and crime gangs
© Provided by The Telegraph A 'Dad's Army' of volunteers could patrol vulnerable areas of Britain's coastline including sea ports used in the past by people smugglers and organised crime gangs. The unpaid border guards, called the "Special Volunteer Force", will report directly to the Border Force, according to the Mail on Sunday . The Home Office confirmed to the Sunday Telegraph that it is consulting with police about how best to deploy the volunteers.
House with 25ft great white shark on its roof could be given listed status by council who wanted it demolished
© Twitter A house with a 25ft great white shark sticking out of its roof is set to be given listed status by a council who originally wanted it demolished. City councillors hated the monster 'jaws' built into the roof by owner Bill Heine back in August 1986 and refused it retrospective planning permission. However, Michael Heseltine, then secretary of state for the environment, came out in favour of the shark and the monument was saved.
House with 25ft great white shark on its roof could be given listed status by council who wanted it demolished
© Twitter A house with a 25ft great white shark sticking out of its roof is set to be given listed status by a council who originally wanted it demolished. City councillors hated the monster 'jaws' built into the roof by owner Bill Heine back in August 1986 and refused it retrospective planning permission. However, Michael Heseltine, then secretary of state for the environment, came out in favour of the shark and the monument was saved.
Fibre-optic cables to beam live traffic news to cars on smart motorways of the future
Fibre-optic cables running along the centre of Britain’s busiest motorways will be able to beam live traffic updates into high tech cars under new proposals by Highways England. Messages will be transmitted onto dashboards in a move to improve the efficiency of how major routes operate, with the intention of also improving road safety. So-called “connected vehicles” will also be programmed to spot potholes, and transmit the information to road operators, it is hoped.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle want wedding cake made from banana, source claims
© PA Images Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Thirteen months ago, Meghan Markle’s cryptic Instagram post of two bananas "cuddling" signalled the start of her whirlwind romance with Prince Harry. The picture - accompanied by the message "sleep tight" and two kisses - sent fans into overdrive as they speculated that it was likely a symbol of their long-distance love. Now, it seems, the fruit is set to play a central role in their wedding too.
Snow in England: Arctic air brings first widespread snowfall of the autumn
© Provided by The Telegraph The first sprinkling of snow has settled across areas of Northern England with more set to fall in the UK overnight. Temperatures plunged below zero with the arrival of brisk Arctic air to our shores following one of the most mild October's ever. Forecasters are warning areas of the UK will dip as far as -7 C tonight (19.4 F) - meaning it would be the coldest weather of the Autumn so far.
Man vs Train: New £20m Bear Grylls adventure park is directly in the path of a planned HS2 rail link
As Britain's best known TV adventurer, Bear Grylls is known for taking risks. However, the presenter may have taken his biggest gamble yet by opening a new £20m theme park directly in the path of a planned rail link to HS2. The Bear Grylls Adventure will open next Autumn at a cost of £20m with thrill-seeking activities including scuba diving, indoor skydiving, Europe’s highest free-roam high ropes and zip lining from a Chinook Helicopter.
Christmas Market Security High Amid Fears of Berlin-style Terror Attack - American Security Today
Christmas markets will be protected by “rings of steel” this year as security is bolstered at events across Britain to prevent Berlin-style copycat terror attacks. The Telegraph understands the Local Government Association has warned councils to be vigilant and has encouraged them to follow government guidance in protecting areas susceptible to mass casualty atrocities.
Bridegroom has £160k Lamborghini supercar seized by police on wedding day
A bridegroom had his £160,000 Lamborghini supercar seized by police on his wedding day - because he had no insurance. The white Lamborghini Huracán - complete with ribbons marking the special day - was impounded by officers in Bingley, West Yorkshire. A photograph of the vehicle, which is capable of reaching speeds of 202mph, was uploaded to Twitter by West Yorkshire Police's Road Policing Unit. The force poked fun at the motorist by captioning the photograph with the hashtag #Lamboseizey.
Bridegroom has £160k Lamborghini supercar seized by police on wedding day
A bridegroom had his £160,000 Lamborghini supercar seized by police on his wedding day - because he had no insurance. The white Lamborghini Huracán - complete with ribbons marking the special day - was impounded by officers in Bingley, West Yorkshire. A photograph of the vehicle, which is capable of reaching speeds of 202mph, was uploaded to Twitter by West Yorkshire Police's Road Policing Unit. The force poked fun at the motorist by captioning the photograph with the hashtag #Lamboseizey.
Bridegroom has £160k Lamborghini supercar seized by police on wedding day
A bridegroom had his £160,000 Lamborghini supercar seized by police on his wedding day - because he had no insurance. The white Lamborghini Huracán - complete with ribbons marking the special day - was impounded by officers in Bingley, West Yorkshire. A photograph of the vehicle, which is capable of reaching speeds of 202mph, was uploaded to Twitter by West Yorkshire Police's Road Policing Unit. The force poked fun at the motorist by captioning the photograph with the hashtag #Lamboseizey.
'Britain's oldest' newlyweds' honeymoon ends back where it started after 13 hours on a plane
Geoff Bliss, 84, and new wife Sheila, 80, spent their honeymoon on a 13.5 hour round trip with easyJet after the plane failed to land in Portugal - Bristol Post / SWNS.com An elderly couple waited 70 years for their honeymoon, only to spend 13 hours on a plane which then landed back in the UK the same evening.
Medical marijuana prescribed to 11-year-old boy on the NHS in first case of its kind
Medicinal marijuana has been prescribed on the NHS to an 11-year-old boy in what is believed to be the first case of its kind. Billy Caldwell had been travelling to the USA to get the medication for help to treat his epilepsy which at its worst saw him suffer up to 100 life-threatening fits a day. But when his supply of cannabis oil was about to run out and he was unable to make the return trip to Los Angeles, his mother Charlotte took him to see his local GP in desperation.
The Sun newspaper apologises to Everton footballer Ross Barkley for Kelvin MacKenzie column
The Sun newspaper today printed an apology to Everton footballer Ross Barkley for publishing a column by former editor Kelvin MacKenzie which made "unfavourable comparisons" between him and a gorilla. The article states lawyers acting on behalf of the 23-year-old England international had contacted the newspaper after the midfielder made a formal complaint about the piece.
Mayor of Liverpool calls on News UK to sack Sun columnist Kelvin MacKenzie as row grows over 'racist' Ross Barkley article
Sun columnist Kelvin MacKenzie has been suspended by the newspaper after he expressed The Mayor of Liverpool has called on News UK to sack columnist Kelvin MacKenzie claiming an article he wrote contained a “racial slur” against Everton footballer Ross Barkley. Joe Anderson also said The Sun’s former editor “deliberately smeared our city” in Friday’s article, which implied the only people living there with as much money as Barkley were drug dealers.
Ore Oduba, Vernon Kay and Rebecca Adlington join Olympic rowers to prepare for a celebrity version of The Boat Race
A host of famous faces took to the Thames yesterday as they trained for their very own version of The Boat Race. The teams, coached by Olympic rowing legends Sir Steve Redgrave and James Cracknell, will have their own contest broadcast during the BBC’s coverage of the latest showing between Oxford and Cambridge University on April 2.
Rivers Of London: Amazing Hand-Drawn Map By Stephen Walter
This map from artist Stephen Walter shows the many rivers that feed into the River Thames in London. From the Beverley Brook in the west to the Quaggy in the east, the map reveals the hidden vasculature of the city, and all in the artist's unique style. Stephen also includes watery features other than rivers. The water ring main that fuels our taps, various canal systems, ancient wells and springs all crowd onto the map, along with ancient trackways and landmarks.
Market Volatility and Financial Covenants
The financial markets tumult has left many corporates facing a series of challenging decisions; arguably none more so than the nego- tiation of funding or the maintenance of existing credit lines. With recent reports highlighting the onset of tighter financial covenants, to what extent will financial covenant ratios be impacted by the increased market volatility?
Market Volatility and Financial Covenants
The financial markets tumult has left many corporates facing a series of challenging decisions; arguably none more so than the nego- tiation of funding or the maintenance of existing credit lines. With recent reports highlighting the onset of tighter financial covenants, to what extent will financial covenant ratios be impacted by the increased market volatility?
Gay designers not as good as women because they make clothing ‘for the woman they want to be’: Versace
LONDON — Donatella Versace has suggested that women are better than men at designing clothes because gay fashion designers are releasing collections “for the woman they want to be.” The Italian fashion designer, vice-president and chief designer of the Versace Group, said she believes women understand their bodies better.
Gay designers not as good as women because they make clothing ‘for the woman they want to be’: Versace
LONDON — Donatella Versace has suggested that women are better than men at designing clothes because gay fashion designers are releasing collections “for the woman they want to be.” The Italian fashion designer, vice-president and chief designer of the Versace Group, said she believes women understand their bodies better.
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