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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/depression-pregnancy-postpartum_research-protocol.pdf
March 29, 2013 - To determine the appropriateness of meta-analysis, the quality of the studies and the
heterogeneity … Appropriate measures will be chosen based on the type of data for meta-analysis. … Quantifying heterogeneity in a meta-analysis. Stat Med.
2002 Jun 15;21(11):1539-58. … Methods for Meta-Analysis in Medical
Research. … Technical Experts do not do
analysis of any kind nor contribute to the writing of the report and have
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/breast-biopsy-executive.pdf
December 01, 2009 - In our analysis of biopsy accuracy, we focused on
measures that evaluate the extent of false-negative … Underestimation rates
were combined using a random-effects meta-analysis. … , and for
summary estimates calculated after assuming our
analysis had overestimated the sensitivity … percent,
but we present the results of this sensitivity analysis as
a “worst case” scenario. … having cancer after a
negative core-needle biopsy result1
Analysis Analysis Analysis
overestimated
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/nephropathy-contrast-induced_executive.pdf
October 01, 2015 - In the analysis of N-acetylcysteine plus
intravenous saline compared with intravenous saline alone, … Our primary analysis showed that intravenous sodium
bicarbonate did not produce a clinically important … However, in a sensitivity analysis,
we found low SOE for a clinically important benefit in
decreasing … Unfortunately, we had a limited ability to
stratify the analysis according to baseline risk because … Meta-analysis in clinical trials. Control
Clin Trials. 1986 Sep;7(3):177-88. PMID: 3802833.
7.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/atrial-fibrillation-ablation_disposition-comments.pdf
October 01, 2010 - We refer the investigators to the following citation:
A survey of current problems in meta-analysis. … This is
not reflected in the current analysis.
4-mm studies did not meet our inclusion criteria. … Although we are aware of those
data, we did not include them in our analysis on rhythm control because … Since
this analysis was conducted, an additional study has been released
that would be relevant to … Jais 2008 has been added to the analysis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/telehealth-women-protocol.pdf
June 21, 2021 - To determine whether
meta-analysis could be meaningfully performed, we will consider the risk of bias … For this analysis, rural is
broadly defined by any commonly used or endorsed definition. … Trends Analysis: Pre & Post School
Closures – April 29, 2020. 2020. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police … https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/stats/reports-analysis/domestic-violence.page. … Technical
Experts do not do analysis of any kind; neither do they contribute to the writing of the report
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/peripheral-artery-disease-treatment_disposition-comments.pdf
May 29, 2013 - The authors should include
their analysis of the ability to conduct randomized
surgical trials. … Methods Meet generally accepted practice of scientific analysis. Thank you. … J
Vasc Surg 2009; 49:1217-1225) The study was
performed using Markov analysis and concluded that … However the only RCT, the BASIL trial, is
not fully represented by the authors of this analysis. … ,
but this subgroup analysis does not provide the level of
evidence to make a key point and should
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/colorectal-cancer-liver-metastases-therapies_disposition-comments.pdf
December 11, 2012 - Peer Reviewer #2 General
Comment
A future cost benefit analysis would also be helpful. … needed for future cost benefit
analysis. … The detailed analysis of the papers is handicapped by
excessive simplification. … The expert panel had no role in article selection or
in the analysis. … Peer Reviewer #2
Discussion/
Conclusion
Additionally a cost benefit analysis should be conducted
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/bar-cohen-ii_eccs2012.pdf
January 01, 2012 - of 2)
• The 2012 Progress Report of the
National Breast Cancer
Coalition
included
an analysis … o Twenty-‐eight newspaper articles and seven magazine pieces were
included
in the
analysis. … • The analysis
showed that:
o 31% of the
stories
were
on prevention
and
risk.
o
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/outcome-definition-and-measurement-chapter-6.pptx
January 01, 2013 - Study Design and Analysis (1 of 2)
Study Design and Analysis (1 of 2)
Avoidance of Bias in Study … Sensitivity analysis
This type of analysis determines how varying definitions of study outcome will affect … Study Design and Analysis (2 of 2)
Study Design and Analysis (2 of 2)
Study Period and Length of … Use appropriate analytic methods suitable to the outcome measure and sensitivity analysis to address … Analysis The proposed analytical methods should correspond to the nature of the outcome measure (e.g.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/menopause-protocol-130612.pdf
June 12, 2013 - Revisiting the duration of vasomotor symptoms of
menopause: a meta-analysis. … Network
meta-analysis also
formally allows
quantitative indirect
comparisons. … Subset: Systematic Review OR Publication Type: Meta-analysis OR (“meta-analysis” OR
metaanalysis OR … Intention to treat analysis is performed. … Intention to
treat analysis is lacking.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0648-140819.pdf
June 24, 2014 - gout
Intervention(s): Clinical criteria for diagnosis of acute gouty arthropathy and synovial
fluid analysis … criteria only in the diagnosis of acute gouty
from Nominator: arthropathy instead of synovial fluid analysis … often based
primarily on clinical signs and symptoms, and usually without the use of synovial fluid analysis
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/surveillance-report-3-nonopioid-pharm-chronic-pain.pdf
July 01, 2022 - Meta-Analysis Evidence Tables ....................................................................... … / or systematic review/ or meta-analysis as topic/ or "meta analysis (topic)"/
or "systematic review … An Updated
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of
Duloxetine for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain. … A Meta-Analysis of
Randomized Control Trials. … Efficacy and
safety of pregabalin for chronic neuropathic
pain: a meta-analysis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/migraine-treatments-research-amended-protocol.pdf
January 09, 2020 - If
meta-analysis is deemed appropriate, we plan to use the profile likelihood random effect
method … to combine direct comparisons between treatments if the number of studies included
in the analysis is … A likelihood approach to meta-analysis with random
effects. … Explaining heterogeneity in meta-analysis: a comparison of
methods. … Hartung-Knapp-Sidik-Jonkman approach and its
modification for random-effects meta-analysis with few
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/disruptive-behavior-disorder_research-protocol.pdf
January 30, 2014 - We will examine the appropriateness of each study for inclusion in a
meta-analysis. … The specific meta-analysis or meta-
regression will depend on the data available. … for variables where it makes sense to do so, or
subgroup analysis (with random effects meta-analysis … I: A meta-
analysis of stimulant effects on overt/covert aggression-related behaviors in ADHD. … the analysis, reporting, and claim of
subgroup effects in randomized trials.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/peripheral-artery-disease-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
January 31, 2013 - Meta-analysis from the Antithrombotic Trialists’ Collaboration has demonstrated the benefit of
at least … showing no difference in amputation-free survival or mortality at 2 years, the as-treated
analysis … "[Publication Type] OR
"meta-analysis as topic"[MeSH Terms] OR "meta-analysis"[tw] OR "meta-analyses … "[Publication Type] OR
"meta-analysis as topic"[MeSH Terms] OR "meta-analysis"[tw] OR "meta-analyses … "[Publication Type] OR
"meta-analysis as topic"[MeSH Terms] OR "meta-analysis"[tw] OR "meta-analyses
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/study-size-planning-chapter-9.pptx
January 01, 2013 - Consider potential reductions in the number of recruited patients available for analysis. … Potential reductions in the number of recruited patients available for analysis (e.g., due to loss to … less overlap in propensity score distributions across cohorts), many patients will drop out of the analysis … Examples include Stata, Confidence Interval Analysis, and Power Analysis and Sample Size (PASS). … include:
The investigators anticipate strong confounding that will eliminate many patients from the analysis
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/migraine-emergency_disposition-comments.pdf
November 27, 2012 - The
statistical methods are standard for this type of analysis. … We used the data from the placebo controlled
trials in our network meta-analysis. … We conducted a mixed treatment analysis for
akathisia (KQ4). … One can also use the
mixed treatment analysis presented in Figure
31. … One can also use the
mixed treatment analysis presented in Figure
31.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/antibiotics-respiratory-infection_research-protocol.pdf
September 22, 2014 - In consultation
with our statistician, we will consider a network analysis to make comparisons across … When meta-analysis cannot be performed, the data will be summarized qualitatively,
grouping studies … In: Shojania KG MK,
Wachter RM, Owens DK, ed Closing the Quality Gap: A Critical Analysis of Quality … Quantifying heterogeneity in a meta-analysis. Stat Med.
2002;21(11):1539--58.
20. … Methods for Meta-Analysis in Medical
Research: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; 2000.
21.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/fibromyalgia_research-protocol.pdf
April 03, 2014 - Data fields to be extracted will be determined based upon the proposed summary
analysis. … The risk of bias of the individual RCTs that comprise each
pooled analysis will be assessed per the … Because of the high probability of placebo
effects in fibromyalgia treatments, if subgroup analysis … We will conduct a
brief qualitative sensitivity analysis of the excluded observational literature for … Systematic review and network meta-analysis of
interventions for fibromyalgia: a protocol.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/measuring-blood-pressure-surveillance-160412.pdf
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