Accuracy of novel antigen rapid diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2: A living systematic review and meta-analysis
LE Brümmer, S Katzenschlager, M Gaeddert… - PLoS …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs) are increasingly being
integrated in testing strategies around the world. Studies of the Ag-RDTs have shown …
integrated in testing strategies around the world. Studies of the Ag-RDTs have shown …
Preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies (PRISMA-DTA): explanation, elaboration, and checklist
Systematic reviews of diagnostic test accuracy (DTA) studies are fundamental to the
decision making process in evidence based medicine. Although such studies are regarded …
decision making process in evidence based medicine. Although such studies are regarded …
[图书][B] Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of diagnostic test accuracy
Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy A guide to
conducting systematic reviews of test accuracy In Cochrane Handbook for Systematic …
conducting systematic reviews of test accuracy In Cochrane Handbook for Systematic …
AMSTAR 2: a critical appraisal tool for systematic reviews that include randomised or non-randomised studies of healthcare interventions, or both
The number of published systematic reviews of studies of healthcare interventions has
increased rapidly and these are used extensively for clinical and policy decisions …
increased rapidly and these are used extensively for clinical and policy decisions …
A guide to systematic review and meta-analysis of prognostic factor studies
Prognostic factors are associated with the risk of future health outcomes in individuals with a
particular health condition or some clinical start point (eg, a particular diagnosis). Research …
particular health condition or some clinical start point (eg, a particular diagnosis). Research …
[HTML][HTML] ROBIS: a new tool to assess risk of bias in systematic reviews was developed
P Whiting, J Savović, JPT Higgins, DM Caldwell… - Journal of clinical …, 2016 - Elsevier
Objective To develop ROBIS, a new tool for assessing the risk of bias in systematic reviews
(rather than in primary studies). Study Design and Setting We used four-stage approach to …
(rather than in primary studies). Study Design and Setting We used four-stage approach to …
Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves: review of methods with applications in diagnostic medicine
NA Obuchowski, JA Bullen - Physics in Medicine & Biology, 2018 - iopscience.iop.org
Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis is a tool used to describe the
discrimination accuracy of a diagnostic test or prediction model. While sensitivity and …
discrimination accuracy of a diagnostic test or prediction model. While sensitivity and …
Cognitive tests to detect dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Importance Dementia is a global public health problem. The Mini-Mental State Examination
(MMSE) is a proprietary instrument for detecting dementia, but many other tests are also …
(MMSE) is a proprietary instrument for detecting dementia, but many other tests are also …
Diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically ill adult patients—a systematic review and meta-analysis
The accuracy of the signs and tests that clinicians use to diagnose ventilator-associated
pneumonia (VAP) and initiate antibiotic treatment has not been well characterized. We …
pneumonia (VAP) and initiate antibiotic treatment has not been well characterized. We …
Is the Timed Up and Go test a useful predictor of risk of falls in community dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background The Timed Up and Go test (TUG) is a commonly used screening tool to
assist clinicians to identify patients at risk of falling. The purpose of this systematic review …
assist clinicians to identify patients at risk of falling. The purpose of this systematic review …