Subgroup analysis of large trials can guide further research: a case study of vitamin E and pneumonia

Harri Hemilä, Jaakko KaprioDepartment of Public Health, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandBackground: Biology is complex and the effects of many interventions may vary between population groups. Subgroup analysis can give estimates for specific populations, but trials are usually...

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Main Authors: Harri Hemilä, Jaakko Kaprio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2011-02-01
Series:Clinical Epidemiology
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/subgroup-analysis-of-large-trials-can-guide-further-research-a-case-st-a6335