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8. after working in big pharma for 25 years, I looked at the data

Thu Apr 30, 2020, 10:21 AM

Apr 2020

this AM and was reminded why they hire statisticians. Numbers can be massaged for all sorts of desired outcomes.

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yeah, but then it means NJCher Apr 2020 #3

so were you aware of what Fauci said when you wrote this post? NJCher Apr 2020 #13

That was my first guess when I heard 15 days shortened to 11 days unblock Apr 2020 #2

Also a nice look over there moment for Trump when he's getting pummeled. gibraltar72 Apr 2020 #4

A few things. Igel Apr 2020 #14

after working in big pharma for 25 years, I looked at the data NRaleighLiberal Apr 2020 #8

Note: STOPPED early because of adverse events 12% versus 5% in placebo. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2020 #10

That's the impression I had as well reading this. drray23 Apr 2020 #12