Meta-analysis, Simpson's paradox, and the number needed to treat

Background: There is debate concerning methods for calculating numbers needed to treat (NNT) from results of systematic reviews. Methods: We investigate the susceptibility to bias for alterna...

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Main Authors:	Altman, D, Deeks, J
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	BioMed Central 2002

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