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The goal of EBM Calculator is to help with your appraisal of the medical literature!

Effect Calculator
  • Used for studies that examine the effect of a therapy or exposure
  • Calculate key effect estimates for dichotomous outcomes:
    • Absolute Risk Reduction (ARR)
    • Number Needed to Treat (NNT)
    • Risk Ratio (RR)
    • Relative Risk Reduction (RRR)
    • Odds Ratio (OR)
  • Includes 95% Confidence Intervals for every metric
Diagnostic Test Calculator
  • Used for studies that evaluate the accuracy of a diagnostic test
  • Calculate core statistics:
    • Sensitivity & Specificity
    • Likelihood Ratios (LR+, LR-)
    • Positive & Negative Predictive Values (PPV, NPV)
  • Includes 95% Confidence Intervals for all measures
Post-Test Probability Calculator
  • Used to estimate the likelihood of disease after a test result
  • Input Sensitivity & Specificity or Likelihood Ratios
  • Visualize probability changes with an interactive Fagan Nomogram
Save, Search & Share
  • Save up to 100 results for future reference
  • Search results to quickly find what matters
  • Share as a PNG—ideal for Messages, email, and clean formatting
  • Export results as an .ebmc file to archive or send to other EBM Calculator users
  • Tap an .ebmc file to import results back into EBM Calculator
Lessons
  • Explore lessons in Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)
  • Reinforce core concepts in biostatistics and study design