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July 19, 2023 - We will determine the feasibility of a quantitative synthesis (i.e., meta-analysis) for each
intervention … When a meta-analysis is appropriate, we will use random-effects models corrected for
small numbers of … the comparator were directly compared (i.e., in head-to-head trials) or indirectly
(e.g., through meta-regressions … Hartung-Knapp-Sidik-Jonkman approach and its
modification for random-effects meta-analysis with few … Risk of bias: a simulation study of power to
detect study-level moderator effects in meta-analysis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-229-opioid-treatments-chronic-pain-evidence-summary.pdf
April 01, 2020 - and Synthesis
A random effects meta-analysis using the
profile likelihood method was performed on … Different opioid arms within the same study were
combined so each study was represented once in
a meta-analysis … For meta-analyses of opioids versus placebo, the
main analysis was stratified by opioid type. … For long-term data and other comparisons
and outcomes, there were insufficient data to
perform meta-analysis … Measuring
inconsistency in meta-analyses.
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February 01, 2013 - Pooled analyses from a random-effects meta-
analysis suggested a 19% relative reduction (risk ratio, … The meta-
analysis was adjusted for the cluster randomization of 3
trials (15–17) by dividing the sample … Meta-analysis resulted in a
19% relative reduced risk for starting to smoke among
intervention participants … Regression methods to detect publication and other
bias in meta-analysis. … Publication
Bias in Meta-Analysis: Prevention, Assessment and Adjustments.
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June 01, 2022 - A meta-analysis found that the presence of catheter-related
bloodstream infection with PICC use was … 0.48% (127 out of 26,422 participants in studies included in the
meta-analysis).4 Additionally, the … Ultrasound-guided peripheral venous access: a meta-
analysis and systematic review. … infection associated with midline
catheters compared with peripherally inserted central catheters: a meta-analysis … with midline catheters
compared with peripherally inserted central catheters: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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October 05, 2012 - Specifically, meta-analysis was
performed if a minimum of three studies selected a similar population … We agree that meta-analysis assists in assessing consistency and
precisions. … As noted above, we performed a meta-analysis on ICU
admission. … We also performed a meta-analysis of ≤ 6 week mortality. … The Bouadma
study predominated in the meta-analysis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/heart-failure-natriuretic-peptide_executive.pdf
November 01, 2013 - Meta-analysis was carried out only for KQs 1 and 2. … B-type
natriuretic peptides and cardiovascular risk: systematic review
and meta-analysis of 40 prospective … Bivariate meta-analysis of sensitivity and
specificity with sparse data: a generalized linear mixed … Advanced methods
in meta-analysis: multivariate approach and meta-regression. … A bivariate
approach to meta-analysis. Stat Med. 1993;12(24):2273-84.
PMID: 7907813.
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February 14, 2017 - Indicators and the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Hospital-acquired Conditions: a
systematic review and meta-analysis … Indicators and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Hospital-acquired Conditions: A
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/antipsychotics-children-surveillance-150120.pdf
October 01, 2014 - Lithium in the prevention of suicide in mood disorders:
updated systematic review and meta-analysis. … SGAs were favored over
placebo on the CGI (moderate strength of
A new meta-analysis of 17 RCTs using … We performed meta-analysis for primary and secondary outcomes, when possible. … Conculsion is up to date A new meta-analysis by
Ching and Pringsheim of
two RCTs found larger
effects … Eight studies reported the effects Conclusion is up to date One new meta-analysis One reviewer noted
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October 11, 2022 - random-effects models with the inverse-variance
weighted method of DerSimonian and Laird in Comprehensive
Meta-Analysis … test accuracy studies21-27 and 13 treat-
ment RCTs28-47 (N = 5433) were identified in addition to 1
meta-analysis … The
meta-analysis also reported similar rates for escitalopram vs pla-
cebo (15/290 [5%] vs 15/294 [5% … Comprehensive Meta-analysis. Version 3.
Biostat; 2013. … tolerability of
antidepressants for major depressive disorder in
children and adolescents: a network meta-analysis
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/topic-brief1-care-coordination.pdf
April 01, 2021 - • One other meta-analysis (not in the review of reviews) also identified no randomized
trials and … o One other meta-analysis (not in the review of reviews) of 20 case-control studies of
ERAS versus usual … Impact of
enhanced recovery after surgery programs
on pancreatic surgery: A meta-analysis. … Successful care transitions for older people:
a systematic review and meta-analysis of the
effects … Optimizing emergency department care
transitions to outpatient settings: A
systematic review and meta-analysis
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April 01, 2021 - • One other meta-analysis (not in the review of reviews) also identified no randomized
trials and … o One other meta-analysis (not in the review of reviews) of 20 case-control studies of
ERAS versus usual … Impact of
enhanced recovery after surgery programs
on pancreatic surgery: A meta-analysis. … Successful care transitions for older people:
a systematic review and meta-analysis of the
effects … Optimizing emergency department care
transitions to outpatient settings: A
systematic review and meta-analysis
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pdf/epc-nutrition-grand-rounds.pptx
September 08, 2025 - Report location: page 8-14
Data Synthesis and Presentation
Narrative qualitative synthesis because meta-analysis … estimate calculated from F13CO2
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Report location: pp. 52–59
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Outlook
Expansion on the previous meta-analysis … Due to limited data and heterogeneity, no meta-analysis was conducted. … Panel (TEP) input
Literature search
Evaluated studies for possible inclusion
Abstracted data
Performed meta-analysis … SOE)
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Body Weight (insufficient SOE)
7 studies with 20,216 participants
Unable to conduct meta-analysis
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February 02, 2021 - stenosis was evaluated in the 2014 systematic review for the USPSTF, 8 which found 1 good-quality meta-analysis … A meta-analysis of 3 trials (n = 5223) found that 1.9% (95% CI, 1.2%-2.6%) more participants treated … A meta-analysis of 2 trials (n = 6152) found that 3.1% (95% CI, 2.7%-3.6%) of patients died or had a … Prevalence of asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in the general population: an individual participant data meta-analysis … Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis for the U.S
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October 03, 2018 - Technology-enhanced simulation for health professions education: a systematic review and meta-analysis … Outcome of adverse events and medical errors in the intensive care unit: a systematic review and meta-analysis … June 16, 2019
ISMP medication error report analysis. … June 16, 2019
ISMP medication error report analysis. … June 16, 2019
ISMP medication error report analysis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/phenylketonuria_research-protocol.pdf
March 29, 2011 - Using a Bayesian meta-analysis approach,24 we can account for heterogeneity
among types of information … Bayesian methods in meta-analysis and evidence
synthesis. … Explaining heterogeneity in meta-analysis: A
comparison of methods. … Bayesian methods in meta-analysis and evidence synthesis. … Explaining heterogeneity in meta-analysis: A comparison of methods.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/renal-cancer_research-protocol.pdf
April 20, 2015 - determine if they should be
included in the final qualitative and quantitative systematic review and meta-analysis … (Yes/No/Unclear)
Were all patients included in the analysis? … For sparse data meta-analysis we will employ the Peto Odds ratio method when event rates are
less than … If a
meta-analysis was performed, the degree of
certainty will be the confidence interval around
the … Chapter 8: meta-analysis of test
performance when there is a "gold standard".
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March 01, 2018 - Evidence Supporting Chlorhexidine Use: Skin Prep—Meta Analysis
Slide 21. … Evidence Supporting Chlorhexidine Use: Skin Prep-Meta Analysis
Image of line chart comparing seven … From Ann Intern Med meta-analysis.
Slide 21.
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April 01, 2025 - Decolonization
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Nasal Decolonization Is Effective in Surgical Patients15
Schweizer et al., 2013
Meta-analysis … Heath care-associated infections: a meta-analysis of costs and financial impact on the US health care … decrease Gram positive surgical site infections after cardiac or orthopedic surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis
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July 01, 2004 - surgery and an increase in 90-day mortality with a delay of more than 24 hours.( 6 ) In addition, a meta-analysis … Impact of timing of surgery in elderly hip fracture patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. … Orthogeriatric care models and outcomes in hip fracture patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ehc-protocol-acute-pain-treatments.pdf
August 08, 2019 - A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the efficacy of
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs … Technical Experts do not do analysis of any kind nor do
they contribute to the writing of the report … (comment or editorial or meta-analysis or practice-guideline or review or letter).pt.
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