2026-06-18 11:05 UTC
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@JoePajak@mstdn.science 2026-06-18 11:07
When studies report “OR”, it means Odds Ratio — a way of showing how much more likely an outcome is in one group compared with another. OR 1.50 = 50% higher odds. OR 1.81 = 81% higher odds. It’s a simple measure of risk difference. #LongCOVID #Epidemiology #COVID19 #Stats #PublicHealth
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@JoePajak@mstdn.science 2026-06-18 11:12
One positive from this study: clearer evidence should mean clearer action. Knowing Long COVID raises heart‑disease risk helps clinicians spot problems earlier, guide monitoring, & protect patients who might be missed. https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/long-covid-patients-more-likely-develop-heart-disease-study-finds #LongCOVID #HeartHealth #COVID19 #PublicHealth
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@JoePajak@mstdn.science 2026-06-18 11:20
One positive from this study: knowing Long COVID exists and can raise heart‑disease risk must drive better training for health staff — so more clinicians recognise its serious impacts and patients aren’t missed. https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/long-covid-patients-more-likely-develop-heart-disease-study-finds #LongCOVID #COVID19 #PublicHealth #MedicalEducation