What is it about?
This article helps people who review scientific studies called meta-analyses, which combine results from many studies to find overall trends. It gives reviewers six simple checklists to spot mistakes, like biased data or wrong calculations, so the studies are more accurate and useful for doctors and researchers.
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Why is it important?
This work is unique because it offers six easy checklists for reviewers to improve meta-analyses, which are key for medical decisions but often have errors. It’s timely as meta-analyses are increasingly used in health guidelines, and better reviews can lead to more reliable results, helping doctors and researchers trust the data.
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As a doctor, I’ve seen how meta-analyses shape medical practice, but I’ve also noticed many are poorly done, leading to misleading conclusions. I wrote this article to empower reviewers with simple tools to catch these errors, hoping to make research more trustworthy and ultimately improve patient care.
Dr Samit Ghosal
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This page is a summary of: Conducting and Reporting Meta-analysis: A Checklist for Reviewers, May 2023, MDPI AG,
DOI: 10.20944/preprints202305.1557.v1.
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