Why do confidence interwalls on standardized mortality ratios differ from the original study in our metaanalysis (done in STATA, R and RevMan)?

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May ACE-inhibitors increase cellular entry by SARS-CoV?

Highly interesting paper on SARS-CoV transmission via Ace2. Could this be a possible link to the increased mortality among hypertensive patients. These patients are often treated with...

01 January 1970 6,297 4 View

Medical doctors in basic science

A continuing trend towards a decreasing number of MDs in basic science is of concern. The translational interplay between penetrating science and clinical practice is important; both to keep...

01 January 1970 2,712 2 View

On the website RevMan, can I use OR already without raw data ?

I am conducting a systematic review and have an observational study. I want to perform some meta-analyses using the already calculated odds ratios. Can I use RevMan for this purpose? If not, do...

21 July 2024 4,109 4 View

Which meta analysis program to use?

Hello everyone, Is it possible to get your recommendations on which meta-anlysis program I should be learning? R vs Revman vs CMA vs Stata

21 May 2024 4,410 4 View

How to label forest plots in RevMan 5.4?

While making forest plot Revman I label the plot as Left control and right experiment. I see that the data supports the control as the diamond is on the left. But when I change labels the...

25 February 2024 3,144 2 View

Is it necessary to adjust the weight of a study included in a meta-analysis if the study provides two different results for the same patient cohort?

Good afternoon, everyone! I plan to investigate the effect of Trendelenburg position on the quantitative measure "X". We have the following results: 1) Study 1: 30 patients in supine position...

07 February 2024 8,060 1 View

Which is the best software to perform a meta-analysis of single-arm trials?

I would like to meta analyze some phase 2 trials but I am not able using RevMan

22 January 2024 1,854 3 View

What is the best software for Meta-analysis?

What is the best software for meta-analysis? I usually use RevMan for meta-analysis. What is the limitation of RevMan compared to other software (STATA or CMA)?

16 December 2023 6,419 5 View

I would like to make article screening with RevMan? Any idea?

I am conducting a systematic and want to use RevMan to perform the review. However, I am blocked wit the screening . When I click on studies awaiting classification, I don't see the abastract and...

09 December 2023 327 2 View

RevMan coach wanted - who can help me?

I am looking for a coach to work with RevMan. Do any of you have time for coaching (for a fee, of course) or can someone recommend a person? In German or English would be great, Thank you Birgit Senft

28 November 2023 2,809 0 View

Pooling Data on RevMan?

We are conducting a meta-analysis where 3 of the studies have reported the number of events and % for each outcome, while 1 study has reported the hazard ratio and CI. We can't seem to pool them...

30 October 2023 427 2 View

How do I get Revman version 6.4 to display CI's on the forest plot?

Hi there, As the Q's states, when Revman displays the forest plot, it just gives me green squares with no CI's. It also gives me a wierd black line rather than a black diamond for the total. Does...

21 October 2023 6,293 0 View