1 Tips on how to present research findings (dichotomous data) January 2010

2 Shingles Prevention Study – Results Outcome Event rate PlaceboZostavax Herpes zoster overall 3.3%1.6% Herpes zoster age ≥ %2.2% RRRARR 51%1.7% 37%1.3% Time (Yrs) NNT 95% CI 4 yrs – 72 4 yrs – 124 Reference text box

3 Shingles Prevention Study – Results Outcome Event rate PlaceboZostavax Herpes zoster overall 3.3%1.6% Herpes zoster age ≥ %2.2% PH neuralgia overall 0.42%0.14% PH neuralgia age ≥ %0.21% RRRARR 51%1.7% 37%1.3% 66%0.3% 67%0.4% Time (Yrs) NNT 95% CI 4 yrs – 72 4 yrs – yrs – yrs – 425 Reference text box

4 ARBs – Reductions in HF Hospitalizations Outcome Event rate PlaceboDrug Hospitaliz’ns (candesartan) 24%20% Hospitaliz’ns (valsartan) 18%14% RRRARR 18%4% 24%4% Time (Yrs) NNT 95% CI 3.5 yrs yrs Reference text box

5 Event rate 24% vs 20% - Hosps RRR 18% ARR 4% NNT 23 (14 – 41) 3.5 yrs To use this balloon in your presentations Click on it Press Ctrl-C (copy) Go to the slide where you want to use the balloon Press Ctrl-V (paste) Position the balloon where you want it and change the data In Slide Show view, the balloon will appear with a mouse click.

6 Questions or Further Help Dr Mike Allen Director Evidence-based Programs Dalhousie CME For supportive tools visit: