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Meta-analysis in Infectious Diseases, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics

  • 1st Edition, Volume 23-2 - May 26, 2009
  • Author: Matthew E. Falagas
  • Language: English
  • Hardback ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 3 7 7 - 0 4 9 2 - 1

Meta-analysis is a statistical analysis of data combined from two or more studies. Different studies use different variables measured on different scales. Meta-analysis is a… Read more

Meta-analysis in Infectious Diseases, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics

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Meta-analysis is a statistical analysis of data combined from two or more studies. Different studies use different variables measured on different scales. Meta-analysis is a method of standardizing the studies so that results can be more easily compared. Meta-analysis is a useful tool for evidence-based medicine. Articles in this issue examine the strengths and limitations of meta-analysis in infectious diseases, the use of meta-analysis in comparing diagnostic tests or treatments, and meta-analysis for specific problems, such as parasitic infections, HIV, surgical infections, and pediatric infections.