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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/contaminated-or-not-guidelines-interpretation-positive-blood-cultures
November 16, 2022 - that the single needle technique was not associated with increased contamination rates, a subsequent meta-analysis … The significance of changing needles when inoculating blood cultures: a meta-analysis. … The clinical significance of positive blood cultures: a comprehensive analysis of 500 episodes of bacteremia … The clinical significance of positive blood cultures: a comprehensive analysis of 500 episodes of bacteremia
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September 27, 2023 - Cross-national analysis of the associations among mental disorders and suicidal behavior: findings from … Characterizing the phenomenology of passive suicidal ideation: a systematic review and meta-analysis … Pharmacological treatments for borderline personality disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis … August 17, 2022
Retrospective analysis of reported suicide deaths and attempts on Veterans
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49553/psn-pdf
January 01, 2008 - that the single needle technique was not associated
with increased contamination rates, a subsequent meta-analysis … The significance of changing needles when inoculating blood
cultures: a meta-analysis. … The clinical significance of positive blood
cultures: a comprehensive analysis of 500 episodes of bacteremia … The clinical significance of positive
blood cultures: a comprehensive analysis of 500 episodes of bacteremia
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/medication-therapy-management_executive.pdf
November 01, 2014 - Synthesis
When we found three or more similar studies for a
comparison of interest, we conducted meta-analysis … of
the data from those studies using Comprehensive Meta-
Analysis software (Biostat, Inc, Englewood … When we
conducted quantitative syntheses (i.e., meta-analysis), we
assessed statistical heterogeneity … Where relevant, we examined potential sources of
heterogeneity using sensitivity analysis. … US
pharmacists’ effect as team members on patient care: systematic
review and meta-analyses.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/838197/psn-pdf
September 28, 2022 - relatively safe, carry the potential for complications similar to other CVCs.1,2,4–6
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses … venous thromboembolism associated with peripherally
inserted central catheters: a systematic review and meta-analysis … inserted central catheters compared with central venous catheters in adults: a
systematic review and meta-analysis
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/colorectal-cancer-liver-metastases-therapies_research-protocol.pdf
September 27, 2012 - In addition, intention-to-treat analysis is used for RCTs.
o Fair. … Intention-to-treat analysis has been done for RCTs.
o Poor. … Data Synthesis
Whether or not our evidence review will incorporate formal data synthesis (e.g., meta … If a meta-
analysis can be performed, subgroup and sensitivity analyses will be based on assessment of … analogues therapy for adults
with chronic hepatitis B reduces the risk of long-term complications: a meta-analysis
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/brca-related-cancer-risk-assessment-genetic-counseling-and-genetic-testing-2013
December 24, 2013 - In a meta-analysis conducted for the USPSTF, the combined prevalence of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations … However, a comprehensive meta-analysis conducted for the USPSTF that included these studies found that … In a meta-analysis of studies in which recruitment was based on family history of breast or ovarian cancer … In a meta-analysis of trials published to date 26 , 65 , tamoxifen and raloxifene reduced the incidence … Meta-analysis of BRCA1 and BRCA2 penetrance. J Clin Oncol . 2007;25:1329-33. 5.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary15/blood-pressure-in-adults-hypertension-screening-2007
October 15, 2007 - Study Selection: For the literature on benefits, meta-analyses; systematic reviews; and randomized, … For harms, meta-analyses; systematic reviews; randomized, controlled trials; cohort studies; case-control … For the literature on benefits, we included meta-analyses; systematic reviews; and randomized, controlled … For harms, we included meta-analyses; systematic reviews; randomized, controlled trials; cohorts; case … Data Synthesis and Analysis
Data from the included studies were synthesized qualitatively in tabular
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December 01, 2007 - Study Selection: For the literature on benefits, meta-analyses; sys-
tematic reviews; and randomized, … For harms, meta-analyses; systematic reviews; randomized, con-
trolled trials; cohort studies; case–control … For the literature on benefits, we
included meta-analyses; systematic reviews; and random-
ized, controlled … For harms, we included meta-analy-
ses; systematic reviews; randomized, controlled trials; co-
horts; … Data Synthesis and Analysis
Data from the included studies were synthesized qual-
itatively in tabular
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/asthma-education-protocol.pdf
January 01, 2018 - Our analysis will also
highlight factors affecting implementation success, including public availability … In addition to published literature, what unpublished resources could help inform our analysis? … Systematic meta-review of supported self-
management for asthma: A healthcare perspective. … peer-led self-management education programmes for
adolescents with asthma: A systematic review and meta-analysis … Key Informants do not do
analysis of any kind nor contribute to the writing of the report and have not
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-230-section-5-table-5.pdf
January 01, 2010 - Properly powered and
conducted randomized controlled trial (RCT); well-conducted systematic review or meta-analysis
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-care-transitions4.html
June 01, 2023 - patient outcomes, information exchange, and medical error. 73 , 75 , 80 , 81 In a systematic review and meta-analysis
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/draft-research-plan/tobacco-cessation-adults-interventions
February 27, 2025 - interventions in pregnant adults:
Systematic reviews, including reviews-of-reviews, with or without meta-analysis
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ear-infection_executive.pdf
May 01, 2013 - We developed an analytic framework (Figure A) to guide
our analysis. … Thirty studies and six meta-analyses examined hearing
as an outcome. … ear effusion at
1–2 months post treatment (low strength of evidence); nor
did a meta-analysis comparing … Nasal Steroids
Evidence for harms of steroids comes from the systematic
review and its update.28,29 A meta-analysis … low, moderate, or high strength of evidence about
CI = confidence intervals; dB = decibels; MA = meta-analysis
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/fiber-intake-protocol-appendix-a.pdf
October 08, 2025 - Switching" OR RCT OR
"Randomized Controlled Trial" OR MH "Systema�c Review" OR systema�c review OR meta … -
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May 13, 2004 - birth to 23 months> or preschool child <2 to 5 years>) (169)
4
limit 3 to (clinical trial or meta … or preschool child <2 to 5 years>) and yr=1999-2003) (281)
3
limit 2 to (clinical trial or meta … Analysis: adjustment for potential confounders for cohort studies, or intention-to-treat analysis for … Intention-to-treat analysis is done for RCTs. … For RCTs, intention-to-treat analysis is lacking.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/depression-postpartum-screening_research-protocol.pdf
May 01, 2013 - reports
Publications • English-language only
• Peer-reviewed articles
• Relevant systematic review, meta-analysis … We will then determine the feasibility of completing a quantitative synthesis (i.e., meta-
analysis). … When a meta-analysis is appropriate, we will
use random-effects models to quantitatively synthesize … For comparison, we
will also perform fixed-effect meta-analyses. … Efficacy of antidepressants and benzodiazepines in
minor depression: systematic review and meta-analysis
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July 11, 2017 - Additionally, meta-analysis indicated that intervention
group participants had an odds ratio of 1.32 … Meta-analysis in clinical
trials. Control Clin Trials. 1986;7(3):177-188.
17. … Bias in meta-analysis detected by a simple,
graphical test. BMJ. 1997;315(7109):629-634.
19. … Comparison of two methods to detect
publication bias in meta-analysis. … Blood
cholesterol and vascular mortality by age, sex, and
blood pressure: a meta-analysis of individual
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-205-predictors-trauma-care-evidence-summary.pdf
April 01, 2018 - We conducted quantitative synthesis (i.e., meta-analysis) of
diagnostic measures when there were adequate … For meta-analyses we used a bivariate logistic mixed
effects model8 to analyze sensitivity and specificity … Similarly, we performed random
effects meta-analysis to calculate the combined AUROC
using the profile … Bivariate meta-analysis of sensitivity and
specificity with sparse data: a generalized linear mixed … Chapter 8: meta-
analysis of test performance when there is a “gold standard”.
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May 26, 2021 - Clinical outcomes in pediatric intestinal failure: a meta-
analysis and meta-regression.