{"product_id":"meta-analysis-in-infectious-diseases-an-issue-of-infectious-disease-clinics-hardback-9781437704921","title":"Meta-analysis in Infectious Diseases, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics (Hardback) 9781437704921","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMeta-analysis in Infectious Diseases, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMatthew E. Falagas (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781437704921, Elsevier Health Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 22 September 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e28 x 19 x 2.1 cm, 0.51 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eMeta-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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Infectious \u0026amp; contagious diseases [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Infectious \u0026amp; contagious diseases\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Infectious%20\u0026amp;%20contagious%20diseases%20%5BMJCJ%5D%22\"\u003eMJCJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Saunders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46651640709400,"sku":"9781437704921","price":56.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/meta-analysis-in-infectious-diseases-an-issue-of-infectious-disease-clinics-hardback-9781437704921","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}