Meta-analysis in Infectious Diseases, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics

Matthew E. Falagas (Author)

9781437704921, Elsevier Health Sciences

Hardback, published 22 September 2009

240 pages
28 x 19 x 2.1 cm, 0.51 kg

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.

Subject Areas: Infectious & contagious diseases [MJCJ]