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#143 - John Ioannidis, M.D., D.Sc.: Why most biomedical research is flawed, and how to improve it

The Peter Attia Drive

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Evaluating Causality: The Hill Legacy

This chapter explores the enduring impact of Austin Bradford Hill on epidemiology, particularly his criteria for assessing causal relationships in biomedical research. It highlights the significant association between tobacco use and lung cancer, urging a careful consideration of evidence in contemporary studies while acknowledging the complexity of causality in public health research.

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