Probabilistic methods for early prediction of adverse health events provide an opportunity to improve on deterministic clinical decision rules.

Cardiovascular risk factors and genetic variation was compared between a migrant population and a native German population.

Initial data analysis is highly relevant before engaging in statistical modeling to inform about a potential impact on the analysis plan.

Peak performance in Olympic weightlifting is achieved between 24.5 and 29.6 years of age with a median of 26.3 years. The age-associated performance decline for female weightlifters mirrors the decline for men except for an accelerated decline during a ten year period from the late 40's to late 50's.