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Issues in Meta Analysis
• Differences Across Studies in: a. Treatment b. Control Group/Population c. Time Span (Disease, Background Therapy) d. Outcome Measures
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Figure 2
Odds Ratios and 95% Confidence Limits for Various Studies and a Pooled Estimate
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New Method of Analyzing Health Data Stirs Debate
(Grades III-IV) only. Stat in Med 6(3): 321, 1987.
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Odds Ratios and 95% Confidence Limits for Various Studies and a Pooled Estimate
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• Publication Bias • Completeness/Quality of Data • Access to Data
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What Studies Should Be Included?
• All existing studies • All published studies • "Non-flawed" trials • Other selection criteria
subgroups d. Design of new studies e. Develop practice guidelines