J Clin Epidemiol April 2024 PMID 38354868

Grilling the data: application of specification curve analysis to red meat and all-cause mortality.

Yumin Wang, Tyler Pitre, Joshua D Wallach, Russell J de Souza, Tanvir Jassal, Dennis Bier, Chirag J Patel, Dena Zeraatkar

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In the discussions around the article, there are multiple mentions of the study's complex findings, such as references to the variability in health outcomes related to red meat, with posts highlighting that 40 out of 48 significant specifications suggested a reduction in mortality. Phrases like 'fantastic paper' and 'beautifully implemented objective analysis' communicate enthusiasm and respect for the research, while references to how different analytical methods can drastically influence outcomes showcase a critical understanding of epidemiological research.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study employed specification curve analysis to explore how different analytic approaches affect the relationship between red meat consumption and all-cause mortality in nutritional epidemiology.
  • Researchers reviewed 15 publications and identified 70 unique analytic methods and applied this analysis to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, using 1208 different analytic specifications.
  • The results revealed a median hazard ratio of 0.94, indicating that while a significant portion of analyses suggested no increased risk from red meat, a small number indicated red meat might reduce all-cause mortality, highlighting the complexity and variability in nutritional research outcomes.

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Grilling the data: application of specification curve analysis to red meat and all-cause mortality https://t.co/Q58oB4cgpI The specification curve analysis yielded a median hazard ratio of 0.94 (interquartile range: 0.83–1.05). Forty-eight specifications (3.97%) were

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Application of specification curve analysis to red meat and all-cause mortality "48 specifications were statistically significant, 40 of which indicated unprocessed red meat to reduce all-cause mortality & 8 to increase mortality" https://t.co/XOIzMIfu7I

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Searching for cites on multiverse / specification curve analyses and discovered this gem of a paper (and title): "Grilling the data: application of specification curve analysis to red meat and all-cause mortality" doi.org/10.1016/j.jc... I love this method for observational research. #EpiSky

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Is red meat good or bad? Fantastic paper highlighting just how findings from observational studies can so easily change pending the analysis approach used Grilling the data: application of specification curve analysis to red meat & all-cause mortality https://t.co/BOSJ7XOdfO

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Maria Glymour
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Searching for cites on multiverse / specification curve analyses and discovered this gem of a paper (and title): "Grilling the data: application of specification curve analysis to red meat and all-cause mortality" doi.org/10.1016/j.jc... I love this method for observational research. #EpiSky

Jan 4, 2025 · 13 likes · 2 shares View post →
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Grilling the data: application of specification curve analysis to red meat and all-cause mortality - Journal of Clinical Epidemiology https://t.co/Ofzzk842i0

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RT @selimelamouri: "Red meat & mortality: A study using specification curve analysis finds mixed results, with 36% showing increased risk &…

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"Red meat & mortality: A study using specification curve analysis finds mixed results, with 36% showing increased risk & 64% decreased. Median hazard ratio: 0.94.

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be used to interpret the health of red meat. - The Daily Pump @Schwarzenegger @BornFitness @ketch https://t.co/pArXvyd5TN

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Grilling the data: application of specification curve analysis to red meat and all-cause mortality https://t.co/Q58oB4cgpI The specification curve analysis yielded a median hazard ratio of 0.94 (interquartile range: 0.83–1.05). Forty-eight specifications (3.97%) were

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Maurício Lima
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Analisaram dados sobre a carne vermelha e mortalidade por todas as causas mais de 1.000 vezes, usando diferentes métodos analíticos. Na grande maioria das análises, não houve associação entre o consumo de carne vermelha e a mortalidade por todas as causas! https://t.co/Mugqpt7kXe

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This prospective cohort study analyzed data on red meat intake and all-cause mortality more than 1,000 times using different analytical methods. In the vast majority of analyses, there was no association between red meat intake and all-cause mortality. https://t.co/yRDgk2Jluc

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Le problème de l'épidémiologie nutritionnelle, au-delà du recueil des données, c'est aussi le choix du modèle statistique. Cette étude montre la variabilité des analyses possibles sur le sujet de la viande rouge et le résultat va vous surprendre. https://t.co/zaAfV6P1QE

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Is red meat good or bad? Fantastic paper highlighting just how findings from observational studies can so easily change pending the analysis approach used Grilling the data: application of specification curve analysis to red meat & all-cause mortality https://t.co/BOSJ7XOdfO

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