Jamil Mourad

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What is the recommended tool to assess the quality of case-control studies included in a meta-anlysis?

I am working on a meta-analysis of case-control studies. I used Newcastle-Ottawa scale (NOS) to assess the quality of the studies. I couldn't find a good reference to interpret the results...

09 March 2020 8,118 4 View

Is there a statistical difference when calculating a Odds ratio in a meta-analysis by using Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel method or Borenstein et al method?

I am performing a meta-analysis of the correlation of a HLA DRB1 with RA. In similar research different programs were used in Data analysis (calculation of pooled Odds ratio, CI95%, p-value, Q,...

15 January 2019 2,374 2 View

Are there any recommendations or guidelines to use quinolones + 3rd generation cephalosporines in serious enteric infections or UTI?

I've seen several prescriptions containing combination of quinolone + 3rd generation cephalosporine in treatment of enetric infections and UTI.

07 December 2013 7,069 3 View

How can I perform a worldwide meta-analysis?

I want to do a meta-analysis of the association of a certain gene with RA worldwide.

27 November 2013 2,164 1 View

How to avoid mistakes choosing Fixed effect vs. random effects in Meta-analysis

- The selection of a model must be based solely on the question of which model fits the distribution of effect sizes, and takes account of the relevant source(s) of error. When studies are...

01 January 1970 2,766 13 View