Beyond classical meta-analysis: can inadequately reported studies be included?

Classical meta-analysis requires the same data from each clinical trial, thus data-reporting must be of a high-quality. Imputation methods are used to include studies that provide incomplete information on variability and the fixed and random effects of a drug. Regression models can be used to inclu...

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Main Authors: Roberson, Chris, Nik Idris, Nik Ruzni, Boyle, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Science Limited 2004
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/5556/
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