The Importance of the Iowa Caucus in the 2024 Presidential Election

The Importance of the Iowa Caucus in the 2024 Presidential Election

Hey folks! Today, we’re steering our conversation towards the political arena, specifically focusing on the 2024 presidential election. I want to chat about why the Iowa Caucus is a pivotal event that shapes the race. But before we get into that, let’s answer the question: what exactly is the Iowa Caucus? What is the Iowa Caucus? The Iowa Caucus is more than just a voting event. It’s a gathering where registered voters in Iowa discuss candidates and eventually pick delegates…

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R Vs Python: The Ultimate Showdown

R Vs Python: The Ultimate Showdown

When it comes to Data Analysis, both R and Python have become staples in the data science toolbox. But which one should you reach for when you’re about to dive into your next dataset? Let’s break it down. R: The OG of Data Analysis Pros: Cons: Python: The Jack of All Trades Pros: Cons: The Showdown: EDA Visualizations R’s ggplot2 is arguably more intuitive and offers a lot of customization. Python’s matplotlib and seaborn are powerful but require more effort…

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How is Patient Segmentation Changing in 2023?

How is Patient Segmentation Changing in 2023?

Patient segmentation divides populations into distinct groups—each with specific needs, characteristics, or behaviors. Doing so allows care delivery and policies to be tailored for each group. The idea of patient segmentation is not new, for example, the cancer model segments care from the general population. However, combining demographics, care patterns, and patient status, we can find new opportunities to tailor care for groups of individuals. Doing so drives engagement because it informs providers how to better understand their patients ….

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How to Set Up a MySQL Database

How to Set Up a MySQL Database

Databases are amazing tools which we often overlook for simple forms of storage. Cue our json, csv, excel and yes the dreaded text files. I get it, it’s easy and usually efficient for a single analysis. If you find yourself dumping a lot of files to just be ingested later, consider setting up a database. Why MySQL? Simply put, it’s easy and agrees with most connection packages I use. You don’t need crazy driver setups, or complicated connection objects in…

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Gene Therapies: Miracles at a High Cost

Gene Therapies: Miracles at a High Cost

In 1996, Doug Olson was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia which responded to treatment for years. In 2010, he was given the harsh reality that his cancer had mutated and was no longer responding to standard therapy. A story that many patients face every day. For Doug, his story would have a happy ending. Ten years after undergoing an experimental therapy, CAR-T, he lives free of Leukemia. While treatments like CAR-T are on the rise, the high cost for these…

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Run Makefile on Windows (…kinda)

Run Makefile on Windows (…kinda)

Makefiles are super cool, they help you create an executable process. Why run files manually or update everything when only a few files changed? Established in 1976 and not at all obsolete in 2022, Makefiles still have their place. Sounds great right? It is, unless you are running windows and don’t have access to a Unix (or Unix-like) operating system. I highly recommend getting a raspberry pi if you need a Unix system. It’s a flexible and light weight solution…

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Are you Correlating Correctly?

Are you Correlating Correctly?

Well…are you? In a conversation between a few colleagues the concept of a correlation came up. I made a comment that we couldn’t be certain that the correlation formula was being applied correctly by our software, and therefore, we shouldn’t use it (typical black box). To my surprise, my colleague asked me “what’s the difference?” not knowing that using certain correlation formulas for certain data sets is inappropriate and inaccurate. It prompted me to write this article about the four…

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What is a p-value?

What is a p-value?

In this video I provide a short explanation of what a p-value is, and how it is used. P-values are essential in hypothesis testing using traditional statistics, but they are meaningful in other ways which I’ll explore in a future post. For now, I hope you enjoy this video.

Manage Python Environments with Anaconda

Manage Python Environments with Anaconda

Anaconda is a great tool to manage Python packages and host multiple environments easily. It gives a ton of “standard” packages on the initial install, and provides a simple platform to create and remove different Python states. In this video I’ll demonstrate the installation with some critical options, as well as show how to set up and move between environments.

Just be Yourself, Really

Just be Yourself, Really

 “Just be yourself” That’s a really loaded statement isn’t it? How many of us don’t feel comfortable in our own skin? I’m not just talking about looks, you can just not feel like you have a lot to offer. There is a small feeling that nags at you – if you were a little more interesting, if you had something more to say, if you were smarter… Why do we feel this way at times? A big reason is how…

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