Tell Me Something Interesting Tell Me Something Interesting: Parametric vs non-parametric tests 21 Mar 2026 Statistical tests are at the heart of clinical research, yet many of us have wondered at some point: should I use a parametric or a non-parametric test? The answer is…
Tell Me Something Interesting Tell Me Something Interesting: Participating in EULAR Recommendations 21 Feb 2026 In 2025, I had the honour to participate as EMEUNET representative in the EULAR recommendations for the management of systemic lupus erythematosus with kidney involvement: 2025 update. I am sharing here the…
EMEUNET… Stats Made Simple: Interpreting tables, graphs, and figures 18 Jan 202616 Mar 2026 What quickly sets experienced readers apart is how efficiently they can extract key information from figures and tables in a scientific article. Each type of scientific publication follows a relatively…
EMEUNET… Stats Made Simple: Understanding Study Designs.Differences between observational, experimental, cross-sectional, and longitudinal studies 10 Dec 2025 Stefan Dinescu Rheumatologist, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova, Romania EMEUNET Country Liaison for Romania Introduction When starting a research project, one of the most important steps is to establish…
EMEUNET… Stats Made Simple: Bias and Confounding in research 24 Nov 2025 Bias In research, bias is defined as a systematic deviation of the estimated effect from the truth. Bias threatens internal validity, because the observed association between exposure and outcome does…
EMEUNET… EMEUNET Podcast- Coming soon 24 Nov 2025 Peer Review Programme A new episode of the EMEUNET Podcast is about to be released, focusing on the launch of the new season of the Peer Review Programme, which for…
EMEUNET… Country Liaison Spotlight 24 Nov 2025 Highlights from the EMEUNET Session at the Bulgarian National Conference of Rheumatology 2025 The EMEUNET Country Liaison for Bulgaria Daliya Pencheva had the pleasure of presenting EMEUNET’s mission, activities, and…
EMEUNET… Stats Made Simple: How to Learn Statistics 15 Oct 202515 Oct 2025 How to Learn Statistics (Without Getting Overwhelmed): A Starter Guide for Young Rheumatologists and Rheumatology Researchers Statistics are the cornerstone of modern evidence-based medicine. Moving from clinical observations to robust…
EMEUNET… Country Liaison Spotlight 15 Oct 2025 Highlights from the EMEUNET Session at the Serbian Annual Congress of Rheumatology 2025 From 25–28 September 2025, more than 300 physicians gathered at Kopaonik Mountain for the Serbian Annual Congress…
EMEUNET… Stats Made Simple: How to read a scientific paper? 22 Sep 2025 Reading a scientific paper is not always easy or appealing. Where to begin, which section to prioritise, how to approach the often-dense methods section? Depending on your career stage, this…