A review on metaanalysis of biomarkers: promises and pitfalls.

BACKGROUND: The last 30 years have seen an exponential increase in metaanalyses. By combining multiple studies, metaanalysis can provide an overview of the totality of evidence on a particular question and the statistical power needed to reduce random error and produce precise estimates of even mode...

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Main Authors: Lewington, S, Bragg, F, Clarke, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012