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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/atrial-fibrillation-ablation_surveillance.pdf
May 16, 2013 - Univariable analyses
within 31 studies that reported recurrence rates for
PAF vs. other types of AF … However, only a minority of
multivariable analyses bear this out. … In both univariable
and multivariable analyses reported, no study or
population factors were found … In multivariable
analyses, 5 of 17 studies found an association
between lower EF and AF recurrence, … However,
only
a
minority
of
multivariable
analyses
bear
this
out.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/heart-failure-natriuretic-peptide_disposition-comments.pdf
November 20, 2013 - We found the diversity between studies to be too
large to perform any meta-analyses. … Four articles were secondary analyses of data initially
collected in RCTs; however, the secondary analyses … It is quite worrying when CART analyses are
applied how clinically poor even NT-proBNP really is. … There
should be more requests for NRI, IDI and CART analyses. … Rev 7 General It is unclear why meta-analyses were only limited to KQ1
and 2.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/assessing-the-risk-of-bias_draft-report.pdf
June 02, 2011 - Industry-supported meta-analyses compared with
meta-analyses with non-profit or no support: differences … Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-
analyses: the PRISMA statement. … Measuring inconsistency in meta-analyses. BMJ. 2003
Sep 6;327(7414):557-60.
49. … Adjustment of meta-analyses on the basis of quality
scores should be abandoned. … Did the author(s) specify the type of analyses undertaken for harms data?
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/sleep-apnea-diagnosis-future_research.pdf
February 01, 2012 - Design 1D1: Incomplete reporting and inadequate analyses were
common.
1D2: Few high quality studies … Outcomes 2O: No analyses of clinical outcomes were done. … Systematic Review
Cost-effectiveness analyses were not addressed by the CER. … Outcomes 2O: No analyses of clinical outcomes were done. … Multivariable analyses would need larger sample sizes than univariable
analyses to reach the same statistical
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ptsd-5-protocol-update-2023.pdf
January 01, 2023 - 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 … Hand Searching: Reference lists of relevant, recent, high-quality systematic reviews or meta-
analyses … 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/related_files/suicidal-thoughts-young-people-draft-protocol.pdf
March 14, 2024 - health disorders
associated with suicide, such as major depressive disorder (MDD).19, 20 However, meta-analyses … • Comparative observational studies
• Before—after studies
• Relevant systematic reviews, or meta-analyses … To further
explore heterogeneity, we plan to conduct preplanned subgroup analyses (listed in Table 1 … We will lower SOE grading when sensitivity analyses (1) show substantial difference in
estimates derived … The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) for assessing the
quality of nonrandomised studies in meta-analyses
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ced-topic-refinement.pdf
November 01, 2022 - process unrelated to study design and
conduct, and if they were evaluations of costs of therapies, analyses … We also
added a sentence to encourage
exploratory analyses as
appropriate.
N. … The investigators demonstrate
robustness of results by
conducting alternative analyses,
and/or using … The investigators demonstrate robustness of results by
conducting alternative analyses and/or using other … The investigators demonstrate robustness of
results by conducting alternative analyses and/or
using other
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/rapid-evidence-heart-disease.pdf
October 01, 2022 - • Another factor that complicates comparison is that the meta-analyses often included data
from CABG … However, three other good-quality meta-analyses have been performed in the CTO
population that have … Older trials included in the reviewed meta-analyses
6. … PubMed search history (guidelines, systematic reviews, meta-analyses)
Search
Number
Query Filters … Embase search history (guidelines, systematic reviews, meta-analyses)
Search
Number
Query Results
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/calcineurin-inhibitor_disposition-comments.pdf
March 15, 2016 - that combined
studies of both therapies, as
well as separate analyses. … However, we conducted
numerous meta-analyses in
order to identify effects that
may not be evident … that combined
studies of both therapies, as
well as separate analyses. … However, we conducted
numerous meta-analyses in
order to identify effects that
may not be evident … that combined
studies of both therapies, as
well as separate analyses.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/osteoarthritis-pain-2006_executive.pdf
January 01, 2006 - • In fair-quality meta-analyses of arthritis trials,
most of which evaluated short-term use,
celecoxib … Indirect evidence from various meta-
analyses of either rofecoxib or celecoxib vs.
nonselective NSAIDs … • Meta-analyses of the risks associated with
selective COX-2 inhibitors need to continue to
assess … Addendum
As this report was going to press, two relevant meta-
analyses on risks associated with NSAIDs … Assessments of
increased risk were modest (relative risks all <2.0),
and all of the main analyses were
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/patient-centered-medical-home_research-protocol.pdf
February 23, 2012 - For KQ 1, we will conduct quantitative
meta-analyses if there are sufficient studies with similar designs … If possible, we will conduct separate meta-analyses for each outcome category
(e.g., patient experiences … If meta-
analyses are not indicated, we will use cross-case analyses to evaluate the association
between … comprehensive PCMH) and
study effect, using methods based on Miles and Huberman.31 These exploratory analyses … To carry out these analyses, we will rank
studies by impact level, based on an overall impact measure
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/stent-clopidogrel-practice_research.pdf
March 01, 2009 - Landmark analyses were performed among patients who were event-free
(no death, myocardial infarction … Landmark Analyses Based on Clopidogrel Use
Landmark analysis is a form of survival analysis that classifies … In our analyses, we define landmark time and
study outcomes in terms of their elapsed time from a patient … Data Analyses
Baseline characteristics and event rates were summarized for patient groups as
numbers … Thus, these results
reinforce those observed in our overall analyses.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/gastric-cancers-supplementary-app-d.xlsx
January 01, 2023 - Reported Results Some Concerns (Unclear if SAP was finalized before unblinding, potential exploratory analyses … Primary analyses are intention-to-treat. … Multiple analyses (ITT and PP) were used.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ptsd-adult-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
December 20, 2011 - For all analyses, we will
use random-effects models to estimate pooled or comparative effects. … In order
to determine whether quantitative analyses are appropriate, we will assess the
clinical … 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 … When quantitative analyses are not appropriate (e.g., due to heterogeneity,
insufficient numbers of
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/single-group-studies_white-paper.pdf
January 01, 2013 - review the relevant scientific
literature on topics assigned to them by AHRQ and conduct additional analyses … Time-series analyses represent another example of a before-after single group study design,
frequently … Time-series analyses follow a given group or
region over time, typically without covariate data on … Subgroup analyses may be applied to single group studies to identify subsets of patients who
may … In these
designs, analyses may identify whether a variable is a significant independent predictor of
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cannabis-2023-surv-rep-4-tables-F1-F-2.xlsx
January 01, 2023 - Did the Study Perform Appropriate Statistical Analyses on Potential Confounders (i.e., Age, Sex, Other
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cannabis-2022-surv-rep-4-tables-G1-2.xlsx
January 01, 2022 - Did the Study Perform Appropriate Statistical Analyses on Potential Confounders (i.e., Age, Sex, Other
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cannabis-2023-surv-rep-1-app-G.xlsx
January 01, 2023 - Did the Study Perform Appropriate Statistical Analyses on Potential Confounders (i.e., Age, Sex, Other
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/schizophrenia-adult_research-protocol.pdf
September 23, 2016 - For key outcomes, we will update meta-
analyses. … Meta-analyses will be conducted to summarize data and obtain more precise
estimates on outcomes for … Network meta-analyses will be conducted
using a Bayesian hierarchical model34-36 and in all models we … Given that such analyses are
exploratory, they will be limited to key effectiveness outcomes. … Sensitivity analyses
will be conducted to explore heterogeneity.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/urinary-incontinence-update_research-protocol.pdf
June 06, 2017 - We expect to conduct random effects model meta-analyses of comparative studies, if they
are sufficiently … If time and resources allow, we plan to explore the possibility of conducting network
meta-analyses … The exact methodology to conduct the network meta-analyses will be determined based
on the available … Full methodology for conducting the network meta-analyses will
be reported, as will all results and … The
Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) for assessing the quality of nonrandomised studies in
meta-analyses