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Systematic reviews and meta-analysis of preclinical studies: why perform them and how to appraise them critically
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posted on 2023-05-18, 10:23 authored by Sena, ES, Currie, GL, McCann, SK, Macleod, MR, David HowellsThe use of systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies has become more common, including those of studies describing the modeling of cerebrovascular diseases. Empirical evidence suggests that too many preclinical experiments lack methodological rigor, and this leads to inflated treatment effects. The aim of this review is to describe the concepts of systematic review and meta-analysis and consider how these tools may be used to provide empirical evidence to spur the field to improve the rigor of the conduct and reporting of preclinical research akin to their use in improving the conduct and reporting of randomized controlled trials in clinical research. As with other research domains, systematic reviews are subject to bias. Therefore, we have also suggested guidance for their conduct, reporting, and critical appraisal.
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Publication title
Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and MetabolismVolume
34Pagination
737-742ISSN
0271-678XDepartment/School
Tasmanian School of MedicinePublisher
Lippincott Williams & WilkinsPlace of publication
530 Walnut St, Philadelphia, USA, Pa, 19106-3621Repository Status
- Restricted