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Prediction intervals for random-effects meta-analysis: a confidence distribution approach [PDF]
Statistical Methods in Medical Research 2019; 28(6): 1689-1702, 2018 For the inference of random-effects models in meta-analysis, the prediction interval was proposed as a summary measure of the treatment effects that explains the heterogeneity in the target population. While the Higgins-Thompson-Spiegelhalter (HTS) plug-in-type prediction interval has been widely used, in which the heterogeneity parameter is replaced ...
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Network meta-analysis of acupuncture for tinnitus
Medicine, 2023 Objective: To provide evidence for medical management of tinnitus based on an assessment of the evidence concerning the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for tinnitus using network meta-analysis (NMA). Methods: We conducted a systematic literature review by searching 8 ...
Lin Ji +5 more
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Recent Research Trends in Meta-analysis
Asian Nursing Research, 2017 The use of meta-analysis (MA), which is placed on top of the evidence hierarchy, in studies has been increasing exponentially. MA has three effect size families.
In-Soo Shin, PhD
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Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and HealthcareBackgroundType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a significant global health challenge whose prevalence is projected to increase alarmingly. Recently, due to better safety and fewer adverse effects, herbal medicines have been used to manage T2DM.
Mehdi Karimi +7 more
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Automated Meta-Analysis: A Causal Learning Perspective [PDF]
arXiv, 2021 Meta-analysis is a systematic approach for understanding a phenomenon by analyzing the results of many previously published experimental studies. It is central to deriving conclusions about the summary effect of treatments and interventions in medicine, poverty alleviation, and other applications with social impact.
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Network meta-analysis: an introduction for clinicians [PDF]
Internal and Emergency Medicine, 2016 Network meta-analysis is a technique for comparing multiple treatments simultaneously in a single analysis by combining direct and indirect evidence within a network of randomized controlled trials. Network meta-analysis may assist assessing the comparative effectiveness of different treatments regularly used in clinical practice and, therefore, has ...
Tianjing Li +2 more
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Cell‐free and extracellular vesicle microRNAs with clinical utility for solid tumors
Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.Cell‐free microRNAs (cfmiRs) are small‐RNA circulating molecules detectable in almost all body biofluids. Innovative technologies have improved the application of cfmiRs to oncology, with a focus on clinical needs for different solid tumors, but with emphasis on diagnosis, prognosis, cancer recurrence, as well as treatment monitoring.
Yoshinori Hayashi +6 more
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Journal of Translational MedicineRecent literature suggests that markers of neuroaxonal damage, such as neurofilaments and tau protein, might serve as potential biomarkers for ALS. We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis study to compare cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood
Elmira Agah +9 more
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Advanced Biomedical Research, 2023 A case with an inflamed or damaged nerve root in the cervical spine is defined as cervical radiculopathy.The purpose of the current study is to recognize the most effective surgical procedures in cervical radiculopathy subjects.
Afshin Almasi +3 more
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Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.VASP was found to be overexpressed in metastatic oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) tissues. Notably, PTTG1‐ and VASP‐deficient OSCC cells demonstrated suppressed metastatic properties by disrupting the interaction between the cytoskeleton and focal adhesion (FAs) in the filopodia region.
Suyeon Park +6 more
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