• WHY PILOT STUDY AND OTHER STUDY REGISTRATION MATTERS MORE THAN WE THINK

    By: Aly Diana Not long ago, a journal asked me to submit a clinical registration number for a pilot study I had conducted. I had registered my main randomized controlled trial (RCT), but not the pilot study. It turns out the CON-SORT statement includes a checklist for pilot and feasibility studies (the CONSORT checklist of

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  • A VITAL COMPONENT OF AGING GRACEFULLY

    By: Caleb Leonardo Halim The passage of time is an undeniable force, bringing with it a myriad of changes that shape our bodies and minds. As we traverse the landscape of aging, the importance of maintaining physical strength and vitality becomes increasingly apparent. In this essay, we will explore the significance of strength training as

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  • PREVALENCE RATIO AND PREVALENCE ODDS RATIO IN CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDIES

    By: Syndi Siahaan, Nurul Hidayah, Hafsah Amalia, Adhella Menur A cross-sectional study is an observational study in which all data from each subject is collected at a single point in time. It is considered more affordable and feasible than longitudinal studies, as it does not require following patients over time. Traditionally, a cross-sectional study has

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