Uterine fibroids are benign monoclonal neoplasms of the myometrium, representing the
most common tumors in women worldwide. To date, no long-term or noninvasive treatment …

In this article we introduce the concept of inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW)
and describe how this method can be applied to adjust for measured confounding in …

The correlation coefficient is a statistical measure often used in studies to show an
association between variables or to look at the agreement between two methods. In this …

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used for their properties such as stain and
water resistance. The substances have been associated with adverse health outcomes in …

There has so far been no shared understanding of validity in agent-based simulation. We
here conceptualise validation as systematically substantiating the premises on which …

Our aim was to conduct an umbrella review of evidence from meta-analyses of observational
studies investigating the link between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and human …

Background Among the millions of mobile apps in existence, thousands fall under the
category of mobile health (mHealth). Although the utility of mHealth apps has been …

Introduction to Epidemiology is a comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to this exciting
field. Designed for students with minimal training in the biomedical sciences and statistics …

Artificial intelligence and robotic technologies have grown in sophistication and reach.
Accordingly, research into mixed human–robot teams that comprise both robots and humans …

Data on community-acquired antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections are particularly sparse
in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Limited surveillance and oversight of antibiotic …