
ACVPM Exam: One Month to Go!

The Three Little Pearls of Bias

Why Odds Ratios Are Odd

What is Preventive Fraction?

P-Value, the False Idol (revisited)

What Is the Prevalent Incidence That I Will Understand Biostatistics?

The Half-Life Rule of Five

Do These Definitions Ring a Bell Curve?

When a Blue Dot or Line does not mean a Blue Dot or Line

How a proper cup of tea changed veterinary medicine
Biostatistics
"Mathematics is the alphabet with which God has written the universe." - Galileo Galilei. By better understanding mathematics, we better understand life.
Do These Definitions Ring a Bell Curve?
Author: Christopher Lee DVM, Diplomate ACVPM
If the words September, October, November, and December have ever triggered the numbers 7, 8, 9, and 10 in your head, they do so with good reason.
P-Value, the False Idol
Author: Christopher Lee DVM, Diplomate ACVPM
Danger emerges we place faith into false idols - this includes P-Values. When reading scientific studies, we are tempted into trusting p-values as truth. HARKing dramatically rises this risk. Learn about HARKing, p-values, and even filicide in this exciting podcast!
When a Blue Dot or Line Does Not Mean a Blue Dot or Line
Author: Christopher Lee DVM, Diplomate ACVPM
Many times a point of care test and the resulting blue dot or line has the ability to condemn a pet to euthanasia. Before this happens to you, listen to this podcast or read the notes. It could be life saving. We also discuss Rome's Sacred Chickens, so definitely don't miss this!
How a Proper Cup of Tea Changed Veterinary Medicine
Author: Christopher Lee DVM, Diplomate ACVPM
Could the simple act of offering a woman a cup of tea change history? Indeed, it could and it did! Learn about the order placing milk and tea in a cup lead to a statistical method that is used commonly in small animal veterinary medicine.
Conjugation, Tranformation, and Transduction! Oh my!
Author: Kayla Wells, DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Bacteria have evolved some very unique methods of transferring genes amongst themselves. One trait that is of high concern is antibiotic resistance. How is it that bacteria can so quickly develop resistance to a given antibiotic? The answer lies in conjugation, transformation, and transduction.
Preventive Fraction
Author: Christopher Lee DVM, DACVPM
Have you ever read a vaccine study and hurriedly tried to skip the heart of the matter? Perhaps there is someone there, a teacher, a colleague or a vaccine representative. You ask, “What’s the bottom line? What is the percentage protected by the vaccine?”
Positive Predicive Value
Author: Christopher Lee DVM, DACVPM
It has been fifteen minutes, fifteen long minutes. You look at the two blue lines that have been formed in your point-of-care test. One blue line would indicates that the control is working and that the result is negative. Two blue lines is a positive test. You just tested positive for Zombie disease. But how is that possible? Learn more here.
Incidence and Prevalence
Author: Christopher Lee DVM, DACVPM
What is the prevalent incidence that I will understand biostatistics? Pretty good! Especially if you master the basics. Nothing can be more basic than incidence and prevalence. Learn more, it is fun - I promise.
Sensitivity and Specificity
Author: Christopher Lee DVM, DACVPM
When looking at diagnostic tests, it is essential to understand Sensitivity and Specificity - their similarities and differences. Learn more about these biostatistic basics.