95% Confidence Intervals Explained for Medical Literature

This Is Why with Dr. Busti · May 25, 2026 · 27m · transcript

Confidence intervals are one of the most misunderstood concepts in evidence-based medicine. In this episode of This Is Why with Dr. Busti, we break down what 95% confidence intervals actually mean, how they relate to p values and effect size, and why they are essential for interpreting clinical research correctly.

Dr. Busti walks through practical examples involving odds ratios, hazard ratios, relative risk, forest plots, and statistical significance so healthcare professionals can confidently evaluate published literature and apply evidence appropriately in clinical decision-making.

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