Meta-analysis, Simpson's paradox, and the number needed to treat
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is debate concerning methods for calculating numbers needed to treat (NNT) from results of systematic reviews.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We investigate the susceptibility to bias for alternative methods for...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2002-01-01
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| Series: | BMC Medical Research Methodology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/2/3 |