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PLoS ONE, 2014 Objective MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have become the focus of most recent efforts in cancer research. However, there have been inconsistencies in the literature regarding the suitability of circulating miRNAs for early detection of gastrointestinal cancers. This
Ran Wang +7 more
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Doing Meta-Analysis with R - A Hands-On Guide
Journal of Statistical Software, 2022 Scientific synthesis is a diverse field of contemporary science. Syntheses advance knowledge in many domains and can include data compilation, theory syntheses, methods contrasts, and systematic reviews with meta-analyses through an integrated and big ...
C. Lortie
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Effects of pregnancy on neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and predictors of related attacks
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, Volume 9, Issue 12, Page 1918-1925, December 2022., 2022 Abstract Objective Our study aimed to investigate the influence of pregnancy on the course of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) and to explore the independent predictors of pregnancy‐related attacks. Methods We performed a retrospective study of patients with NMOSD based on the Wingerchuk 2006 or the revised Wingerchuk 2015 criteria ...
Qin Du +7 more
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How to perform a meta-analysis with R: a practical tutorial
Evidence-Based Mental Health, 2019 Objective Meta-analysis is of fundamental importance to obtain an unbiased assessment of the available evidence. In general, the use of meta-analysis has been increasing over the last three decades with mental health as a major research topic. It is then
S. Balduzzi, G. Rücker, G. Schwarzer
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Harmonizing results of ataxia rating scales: mFARS, SARA, and ICARS
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, Volume 9, Issue 12, Page 2041-2046, December 2022., 2022 Abstract The ever‐increasing body of ataxia research provides opportunities for large‐scale meta‐analyses, systematic reviews, and data aggregation. Because multiple standardized scales are used to quantify ataxia severity, harmonization of these measures is necessary for quantitative data pooling. We applied the modified Friedreich Ataxia Rating Scale
Christian Rummey +5 more
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Network Meta-Analysis: A Statistical Physics Perspective [PDF]
, 2022 Network meta-analysis (NMA) is a technique used in medical statistics to combine evidence from multiple medical trials. NMA defines an inference and information processing problem on a network of treatment options and trials connecting the treatments. We believe that statistical physics can offer useful ideas and tools for this area, including from the
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Systematic Reviews, 2015 Systematic reviews should build on a protocol that describes the rationale, hypothesis, and planned methods of the review; few reviews report whether a protocol exists.
David Moher +7 more
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COVID‐19 and the risk of Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, Volume 9, Issue 12, Page 1953-1961, December 2022., 2022 Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the healthcare system, economy, and society. Studies have reported that COVID‐19 may cause various neurologic symptoms, including cognitive impairment.
Hanyu Zhang, Zengyuan Zhou
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Multivariate Meta-Analysis: Contributions of Ingram Olkin [PDF]
Statistical Science 2007, Vol. 22, No. 3, 401-406, 2008 The research on meta-analysis and particularly multivariate meta-analysis has been greatly influenced by the work of Ingram Olkin. This paper documents Olkin's contributions by way of citation counts and outlines several areas of contribution by Olkin and his academic descendants. An academic family tree is provided.
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Physician Communication and Patient Adherence to Treatment: A Meta-Analysis
Medical Care, 2009 Background:Numerous empirical studies from various populations and settings link patient treatment adherence to physician-patient communication. Meta-analysis allows estimates of the overall effects both in correlational research and in experimental ...
Kelly B. Haskard Zolnierek, M. Dimatteo
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