[Meta-analysis: a new option in clinical research. Basic principles and a clinical example]

Rev Paul Med. 1989 Jan-Feb;107(1):5-9.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

The authors present some basic concepts of meta-analysis, a process to evaluate and combine the results of conflicting studies. Authors illustrate the process by presenting a practical example in rheumatology.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Humans
  • Meta-Analysis as Topic*
  • Naproxen / therapeutic use*
  • Osteoarthritis / drug therapy*
  • Piroxicam / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Piroxicam
  • Naproxen