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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/antiplatelet-treatment_disposition-comments.pdf
September 25, 2013 - Thank you for pointing us to the meta-analysis by
Holmes et al. … The individual patient data meta-analysis by Brar et al. … We realize that this analysis also assumes a dominant
genetic model. … In addition, although no meta-analysis is done, it looks
to the naked eye as if a meta-analysis would … An analysis to determine the
robustness of cutoff selection was performed in a meta‐
analysis of patient‐level
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/infantile-hemangioma_executive.pdf
January 01, 2016 - Excluded studies had no further analysis. … included 18 studies in a network meta-analysis. … The network meta-
analysis provided additional data. … Observation or Placebo
Network meta-analysis
Improvement in IH Moderate In network meta-analysis oral … Observation or Placebo
Network meta-analysis
Improvement in IH Low In network meta-analysis intralesional
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/instrumental-variable-methods_research.pdf
April 01, 2010 - Also,
we have suggested some approaches for reporting the results of such an analysis. … Here, one might consider using the IV in a secondary or
sensitivity analysis. … Analysis using instrumental
variables. JAMA 1994;272:859-866.
26. … IV as a Secondary Analysis. … may be useful as a confirmatory or secondary analysis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/lifecycle-assessment-protocol.pdf
August 23, 2023 - Life cycle analysis (LCA) provides a pathway to evaluate products, processes, and
procedures within … A limitation in the analysis may be unknown associated impacts
at various points from cradle to grave … What data sources, measures/indicators, and methods were used in
the analysis?
iii. … The technical brief will provide a trend analysis showing the interest in LCAs
over time. … LCA data quality: sensitivity and uncertainty analysis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/effect-dietary-digestible-executive-summary.pdf
March 01, 2025 - The linear dose-response meta-analysis showed a significant
association between the risk of incident … Subgroup Analysis Based on Sex and Geographic Location
We found no significant linear dose-response … • Dose-response meta-
analysis also showed
nonsignificant
associations. … Subgroup Analysis Based on Sex and Geographic Location
We found similar U-shaped nonlinear dose-response … is important to
acknowledge the limitations of study-level meta-regression and dose-response meta-
analysis
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/meditation_research-protocol.pdf
October 17, 2012 - • Was intent-to-treat analysis used? … Mindfulness-based stress reduction and cancer: a meta-analysis.
Psychooncology. … Use and avoidance of continuity
corrections in meta-analysis of sparse data. … This is not a statistical analysis,
but rather a way to visually display the data. … We will also conduct a
sensitivity analysis of this analysis by reversing the
prioritization order
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-tests-prognostic_methods.pdf
July 01, 2012 - A meta-analysis could provide more precise
estimates of outcome probabilities. … A meta-analysis of randomized
control trials. Circulation 1990;82(4):1106-16.
24. … Anemia and mortality in heart failure patients:
a systematic review and meta-analysis. … Decision curve
analysis: a novel method for evaluating
prediction models. … Meta-
analysis of summary survival curve data.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/kidney-stones-protocol.pdf
September 24, 2024 - (when available), serum chemistries, and urine analysis for first-time stone formers, with 24-hour … have a preference for this workup.3 Some authorities claim that optimal treatment
includes metabolic analysis … If outcomes are quantitatively synthesized, we will conduct a sensitivity analysis excluding
studies … Comparison of four heterogeneity measures for meta-analysis. … Bias in meta-analysis detected by a simple,
graphical test.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/asthma-nonpharmacologic-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
October 04, 2016 - Decisions about whether meta-analysis is appropriate will depend
on the judged clinical homogeneity … using the Hartung-Knapp method.18,19 Meta-regression and
subgroup analysis will be used to explore … A refined method for the meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials with binary outcome. … Random-effects
meta-analysis of inconsistent effects: a time for change. … Technical Experts do not do analysis of
any kind nor do they contribute to writing the report.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/diabetes-behavior-programs_disposition-comments.pdf
September 28, 2015 - General This report describes the process and findings of an
extensive systematic review and meta-analysis … For example, in the results section for the ethnicity
subgroup analysis in the Executive summary we … We have added the findings for inconsistency for the
network meta-analysis to the results section, “ … A
consistency analysis was performed for the HbA1c
analysis and it was found that only two quadratic … We did run a sensitivity analysis where we thinned
the MCMC to every 10th iteration.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/sleep-apnea-treatment-future_research.pdf
February 01, 2012 - Cost–Benefit Analysis
A quality-adjusted cost–benefit analysis is recommended, comparing the incremental … trials to allow meta-
analysis, but patient-level meta-analysis would be required to evaluate the differential … Patient-Level Meta-analysis
Standard meta-analysis of existing studies is not feasible due to the large … analysis and performing a unitary analysis. … into
a regression analysis and performing a unitary analysis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mhs4-failure-rescue-protocol-amendment.pdf
September 19, 2023 - We will not conduct a meta-
analysis. … Analysis of Subgroups or Subsets
We will perform a sub-group analysis for pediatric patients and adults … Effects of rapid response systems on clinical outcomes: systematic
review and meta-analysis. … Rapid Response Teams: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. … Rapid response systems: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mhs-iv-nv-hap-protocol.pdf
August 05, 2024 - are at risk for NV-HAP.7 An analysis of over six million hospitalizations in the U.S. … We will
not conduct a meta-analysis. … Analysis of Subgroups or Subsets
We will report if the effectiveness of the PSP differs across patient … care and postoperative pneumonia in non-
cardiac surgical patients: A systematic
review and meta-analysis … Effect of Dysphagia Screening
on Pneumonia in Acute Stroke Patients: A
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/asthma-immunotherapy-2011_research.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Exclusion rate from the analysis 6±2 4. Exclusion rate from the analysis 6±3
5. … Sampling bias is addressed in
the analysis
5±3 5. … Statistical analysis 5±1
Assessment of temporality*** 5±2
10. … A
meta-analysis of three methods of treatment. … Meta-analysis of anterior veneer restorations
in clinical studies.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0002_03-04-2008.pdf
January 01, 2008 - Therefore, the
topic is being considered for refinement as a meta-analysis that includes individual … systematic review on the topic is not warranted at this time, but an individual patient-level
data (IPD) analysis … An IPD analysis has the potential to impact this topic in several
ways, including 1) to elucidate why
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/infantile-hemangioma_clinician.pdf
June 01, 2016 - In a network meta-analysis,
the largest mean estimate of expected clearance was for
oral propranolol … The efficacy of steroids may be higher
than reflected in this analysis. … placebo or observation
Improvement
in IH
Network
meta-analysis
3 additional studies
(188 subjects … observation or placebo
Improvement
in IH
Network
meta-analysis
Oral steroids more
effective … For these reasons, efficacy may be
higher than that reflected in this analysis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/renal-cancer_disposition-comments.pdf
February 24, 2016 - Can be part of a separate key
question or just part of this analysis. … For this
reason, CV and metabolic endpoints should be considered in the
analysis. … Page 106: Meta Analysis for Radical vs. … Heterogeneity in study design and reported
outcomes prevent meta-analysis. … Results
should also be labeled as to what analysis they were derived from.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/delirium-disposition-comments.pdf
September 03, 2019 - Could the authors please add more language to the
methods section on the use of meta analysis. … Decisions on what to
pool in a meta-analysis can often be subjective. … We considered conducting a meta-analysis of length of
stay in hospital. … Meta-analysis of median values is generally
not acceptable and we determined that transformation
of … It’s unclear why only three of the RCTs
were included in the meta-analysis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/antipsychotics-children-update_research-protocol.pdf
December 04, 2015 - Meta<analysis! … Meta<analysis! … versus usual care)
through standard meta-analysis, a network meta-analysis allows for simultaneous … Analysis!of!Subgroups!! … to network meta-analysis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/gastric-cancers-protocol-amended.pdf
February 07, 2025 - Data Synthesis: We will summarize the evidence qualitatively and quantitatively (e.g., meta-
analysis … , network meta-analysis) when possible. … To assess
whether pairwise meta-analysis will be appropriate, we will consider population factors such … In considering network meta-analysis,
we will evaluate how these factors are distributed across direct … Estimating interactions and subgroup‐
specific treatment effects in meta‐analysis without aggregation