

Statistics and risk - what’s my heart age?
4 snips May 6, 2019
Professor David Spiegelhalter from Cambridge University discusses effective risk communication, challenges with p-values, and evaluating medical AI. They explore heart age, patient empowerment in health communication, and the impact of scientific reporting on misinformation. The podcast advocates for rethinking statistical significance and emphasizing evidence quality in medical research.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Heart Age and Cardiovascular Risk
02:19 • 5min
Informing Patients and Avoiding Statistical Misinterpretations in Health Communication
06:51 • 2min
Analyzing Responsibility in Scientific Reporting
09:17 • 2min
Rethinking Statistical Significance in Medical Research
11:13 • 11min