DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you please explain the percentages that are given when a study indicates an increase for a particular risk? For example, say a person with mild coronary artery disease is at an ...

It is confusing and possibly frightens a person away from beneficial therapy when there isn't a full explanation of what ...

Could you please explain the percentages that are given when a study indicates an increase for a particular risk? For example, say a person with mild coronary artery disease is at an increased risk of ...

Risk numbers explained: Dr. Keith Roach outlined how absolute and relative risk differ, noting that relative increases can sound more alarming than the actual absolute risk. Drug-specific cautions: ...