Meta-Analysis in Infectious Diseases, an Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics

Matthew E Falagas

ISBN 10: 1437704921 / ISBN 13: 9781437704921

Published by Elsevier Health Sciences Jun 2009, 2009

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -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. 240 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Meta-Analysis in Infectious Diseases, an Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics
• Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Jun 2009
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1437704921
• ISBN 13: 9781437704921
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 18D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 18 millimeters depth
• Weight: 499 grams

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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.