Abstract
24 Cochrane reviews were compared with other, closely matched, meta-analyses of the same drugs. The quality score was highest for Cochrane reviews (7 vs. 2, p < 0.01). Of 8 industry-supported reviews, 7 with conclusions all recommended the experimental drug without reservations, compared with none of the Cochrane reviews (p = 0.02) although the estimated treatment effect was similar on average (p = 0.64). Industry-supported reviews were less transparent, had few reservations about methodological limitations of the included trials, and should be read with caution.
Udgivelsesdato: 2006-Nov-27
Udgivelsesdato: 2006-Nov-27
Translated title of the contribution | Cochrane reviews compared with industry-supported and other meta-analyses of the same drugs--secondary publication |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for læger |
Volume | 168 |
Issue number | 48 |
Pages (from-to) | 4218-20 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |