Meta-analysis in infectious diseases: an issue of infectious disease clinics

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 parasiticinfections, HIV, surgical infections, and pediatric infections.

• ISBN: 978-1-4377-0492-1
• Editorial: Saunders
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 240
• Fecha Publicación: 09/08/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Desconocido