Why central bankers look to the ‘stars’ when setting interest rates

The way central bankers put their objectives into practice is influenced by the star variables. Specifying a target for ...
Open Heart

Sex differences in the association of social determinants of health and adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation

Background Despite anticoagulation, patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) experience persistent elevated cardiovascular risk ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Data Factor Empowers New Quality Productive Forces: Evidence from China ()

Data Factor, New Quality Productive Forces, Industry-University-Research Cooperation, Industrial Structure Optimization Share ...
Investopedia

Variable Annuities With Living Benefits: Worth the Fees?

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. David Kindness is a Certified Public ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Variable Long COVID Definitions Create Hurdles in Care, Research

Discrepancies in long COVID definitions hinder accurate diagnosis and treatment, necessitating a standardized definition for better clinical and research outcomes. A study identified five common ...
BMJ

Dealing with continuous variables and modelling non-linear associations in healthcare data: practical guide

Proper handling of continuous variables is crucial in healthcare research, for example, within regression modelling for descriptive, explanatory, or predictive purposes. However, inadequate methods ...
U.S. News & World Report

Fixed or Variable Student Loan: Which Is Better?

A fixed student loan's rate stays the same throughout the life of the loan, while a variable rate may fluctuate. Fixed-rate student loans are usually best if you want the stability of a constant rate ...