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1 August 2025
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024)
Potential of the Bayesian approach in critical care
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Bayesian statistics are becoming increasingly popular in medical data analysis and decision-making. Because of the difficulties that RCTs face in critical care, these methods may be particularly useful. We explain the fundamental concepts and examine recent relevant literature in the field.
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