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

2. 2 Shingles Prevention Study – Results Outcome Event rate PlaceboZostavax Herpes zoster overall 3.3%1.6% Herpes zoster age ≥ 70 3.5%2.2% RRRARR 51%1.7% 37%1.3% Time (Yrs) NNT 95% CI 4 yrs 59 50 – 72 4 yrs 77 56 – 124 Reference text box

3. 3 Shingles Prevention Study – Results Outcome Event rate PlaceboZostavax Herpes zoster overall 3.3%1.6% Herpes zoster age ≥ 70 3.5%2.2% PH neuralgia overall 0.42%0.14% PH neuralgia age ≥ 70 0.64%0.21% RRRARR 51%1.7% 37%1.3% 66%0.3% 67%0.4% Time (Yrs) NNT 95% CI 4 yrs 59 50 – 72 4 yrs 77 56 – 124 4 yrs 363 263 – 587 4 yrs 234 162 – 425 Reference text box

4. 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 23 16-41 2 yrs 23 15-42 Reference text box

5. 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. 6 Questions or Further Help Dr Mike Allen Director Evidence-based Programs Dalhousie CME 494-2173 michael.allen@dal.ca For supportive tools visit: http://cme.medicine.dal.ca/EBM.htm