Diginomica

How causal analysis and AI intersect - methods of causal inference

Our foray into causal analysis is not yet complete. Until we define the methods of causal inference, we can't get to the deeper insights that causal analysis can provide. This article details many of ...
BMJ

Causal inference in physical activity epidemiology research: an opportunity for better evidence

Decades of research have established a significant link between physical activity and health, influencing agenda setting, policy making and community awareness.1–4 However, the field continues to ...
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Causal Inference in Oncology Comparative Effectiveness Research Using Observational Data: Are Instrumental Variables Underutilized?

In the article that accompanies this editorial, Lu et al 5 conducted a systematic review on the use of instrumental variable (IV) methods in oncology comparative effectiveness research. The main ...
BMJ

Physical activity and longevity: how to move closer to causal inference

Correspondence to Dr Kaitlin H Wade, Integrative Epidemiology Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 2BN, UK; Kaitlin.Wade{at}bristol.ac.uk Kujala provides an insightful review contesting ...
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Evaluating Cancer Screening in the Era of Advanced Causal Inference Methods: Innovation, Adherence, and Health Equity Considerations

Despite the contributions of more than 700,000 men to randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of prostate cancer (PC) screening over several decades, it is still unclear whether there is a PC-specific ...