Tag: relative risk

Absolute Risk vs Relative Risk in Drug Side Effects: How to Interpret Numbers
By Teddy Rankin, 19 Feb, 2026 / Medications

Absolute Risk vs Relative Risk in Drug Side Effects: How to Interpret Numbers

Learn how absolute and relative risk shape your understanding of drug side effects-and why pharmaceutical ads often hide the real numbers. Know what to ask your doctor to make smarter choices.

Understanding Adverse Event Rates: Percentages and Relative Risk in Clinical Trials
By Teddy Rankin, 31 Jan, 2026 / Health Conditions

Understanding Adverse Event Rates: Percentages and Relative Risk in Clinical Trials

Learn how adverse event rates in clinical trials are calculated using percentages, patient-years, and exposure-adjusted methods-and why the FDA now requires more accurate metrics like EAIR to assess true drug safety.