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Zhou S, Shen C. Avoiding Definitive Conclusions in Meta-analysis of Heterogeneous Studies With Small Sample Sizes. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2022; 148:1003-1004. [PMID: 36136342 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2022.2847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
This Viewpoint argues for caution when interpreting the findings of meta-analyses of heterogenous studies with small samples.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shouhao Zhou
- Department of Public Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey.,Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey
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