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January 01, 2017 - We conducted pairwise
meta-analyses, using the DerSimonian and Laird random-
effects model. … Network meta-
analyses were conducted using a Bayesian hierarchical
model. … These findings are based on two published
network meta-analyses (low SOE). … Our review, and two other reviews,
conducted sensitivity analyses (two analyses, one including
the … Efficacy of
psychological therapy in schizophrenia: conclusions from meta-
analyses.
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December 01, 2015 - We explored heterogeneity using
subgroup and meta-regression analyses. … When studies reported results at multiple
cutpoints, we performed analyses at low-risk and high-
risk … The full report presents the results
of sensitivity analyses for the test performance of
imaging … For some important
modalities that have been investigated to some extent
in previous meta-analyses … Preferred Reporting Items
for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: the PRISMA
statement.
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January 01, 2005 - The above conclusion was based on three recent
meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials
comparing … These
analyses had minimal bias and their results are
considered valid (Grade A). … From 2 meta-analyses, PPIs reported more adverse events
compared with H2RA or placebo; headache, diarrhea
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November 03, 2011 - c
If we do conduct meta-analyses, we will include studies of any size. … We will not include poor-quality studies in our analyses.
E. … We plan to stratify analyses and/or perform subgroup analyses when
possible and appropriate. … These analyses will take place in the context of KQs 1 to 4.
F. … If the data allow, we will perform subgroup analyses to
explore the influence of specific factors (
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/transparency-omega-3_research-protocol.pdf
September 02, 2016 - Empirical analyses of
prospective registry data can inform on the time between study completion and … Analyses of studies included in the original review that also have a registry record
For these studies … If meta-analyses
are not conducted, we will assess whether the new studies fall within the range of … A modified test for small-study effects in
meta-analyses of controlled trials with binary endpoints. … Also LOW risk of bias if any
baseline differences were adjusted for in all relevant analyses.
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June 09, 2021 - Finally, what is the role of
patient registries to obtain data for analyses like
this in the future … With
respect to subgroup analyses of
studies, patient level data was not
available. … As you noted,
the use of the term
'chemotherapy' when referring to
analyses that include cytotoxic … However, the
vast majority of studies included a
mixed population of tumor types,
and the analyses … Re 4) Meta-analyses for
randomized trials use means and
SDs per group at the latest follow
up.
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January 01, 2007 - Improving Depiction of Benefits and Harms:
Analyses of Studies of Well-known Therapeutics and Review … Analyses With Observational Databases. Med Care. 2007;45(Suppl 2): S103–S107.
S108 Matthew H.
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October 02, 2018 - Data Extraction
Each study with multiple publications or secondary analyses will be extracted together … We may conduct random effects model meta-analyses of comparative studies if at least three
studies are … We will also explore the use
of hierarchical (random intercept/random slope) meta-regression analyses … Sensitivity analyses will examine robustness of
results to alternative prior distributions; attribute … The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) for assessing the
quality of nonrandomised studies in meta-analyses
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March 01, 2012 - Peer Reviewer #2
Methods “Subgroup and Sensitivity Analyses”
I would like to know why there were … no subgroup / sensitivity
analyses done base upon study quality? … Given the large number of outcomes and the
large number of subgroup and sensitivity
analyses to be … Peer Reviewer #2
Methods “We also considered measures of heterogeneity from our meta-
analyses in … The authors note that these subgroup analyses
were not very informative.
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January 01, 2008 - the use of these devices, because of
identified studies that have not been included in previous meta-analyses
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January 01, 2021 - made publicly
available, they may be presented in a format that does not readily lend itself to re-analyses … Repository.”9 The PTSD-Repository could (1) serve as a data source for future systematic
reviews, meta-analyses … Indicate if subgroup analyses are reported (Y/N)
n. … result being assessed likely to have been selected, on the basis of the results, from
multiple eligible analyses
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October 01, 2022 - made publicly
available, they may be presented in a format that does not readily lend itself to re-analyses … The PTSD-Repository could (1) serve as a data source for future systematic reviews, meta-
analyses, or … Indicate if subgroup analyses are reported (Y/N)
n. … result being assessed likely to have been selected, on the basis of the results, from
multiple eligible analyses
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/medication-adherence-interventions_research-protocol.pdf
August 18, 2011 - Because recent reviews and
meta-analyses have assessed the impact of interventions to improve medication … Recent meta-analyses and reviews of HIV medication adherence interventions have been conducted. … To determine whether quantitative analyses are appropriate, we will assess the heterogeneity of the … When quantitative analyses are not appropriate (e.g., because of
heterogeneity, insufficient numbers … We plan to stratify analyses and perform subgroup analyses when possible and appropriate.
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January 01, 2015 - We will conduct meta-analyses when there are sufficient data (at least three trials) and
studies are … We will then stratify studies by medication and repeat the pooled analyses and
measures of heterogeneity … For the outcome of hypoglycemia, we will conduct separate analyses for: (a) severe
hypoglycemia and … We will conduct sensitivity
analyses by omitting one study at a time to assess the influence of any … Measuring inconsistency in meta-
analyses. BMJ. 2003 Sep 6;327(7414):557-60.
30.
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February 01, 2008 - A p-value of <0.05 will be considered statistically significant for all
analyses. … We will conduct subgroup and sensitivity analysis to assess the heterogeneity of our meta-
analyses … Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Published Online: July 01, 2010
In subgroup analyses … In both the older versus newer and innovator versus generic evaluations, we will perform
subgroup analyses … We will also consider measures of
heterogeneity from our meta-analyses in evaluating consistency.
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June 04, 2010 - In cases of
substantial heterogeneity, subgroup and meta-regression analyses will be performed if the … number of studies is sufficient to warrant these analyses.13 A priori subgroups have been
identified … Sensitivity analyses will be conducted to assess the robustness of the findings
across study quality … , parallel vs. crossover trial designs, and random effects vs. fixed effects
analyses. … The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) for assessing the
quality of nonrandomized studies in meta-analyses
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February 07, 2025 - domain and
specific measurement), and relevant study results (including subgroup and interaction
analyses … use random-effects models, anticipating
that even with efforts made to reduce heterogeneity in the analyses … distribution of
social determinants among included studies as well as report any subgroup or other analyses … Development of the Instrument to assess
the Credibility of Effect Modification Analyses (ICEMAN) in … randomized controlled
trials and meta-analyses.
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July 21, 2014 - For all analyses, we will use random-
effects models to estimate pooled or comparative effects. … If we include any meta-analyses with considerable
statistical heterogeneity in this report, we will … We plan to
stratify analyses and/or perform subgroup analyses when possible and appropriate to
examine … For any quantitative analyses, we will conduct sensitivity analyses, including high-risk-
of-bias studies … When quantitative analyses are
not appropriate (e.g., because of heterogeneity, insufficient numbers
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August 01, 2012 - Relevant review articles, meta-analyses, and
methods articles were flagged for manual searching and … Systematic reviews and meta-analyses were
excluded from abstraction but hand-searched as
potential … In contrast, previous meta-analyses that combined results
for men and women found similar outcomes for … In
contrast, previous meta-analyses that combined results
for men and women found similar outcomes … Subgroup analyses
across trials can be done similarly to a previous AHRQ
report on the comparative