There are many things to consider to choose the appropriate
meta-analytic approach for diagnostic test evaluation.
You do not even allude to critical and needed info on the nature of
the problem; therefore I dare suggest your seeking advice from someone
with some expertise in clinical research methodology (most
importantly) and meta-analysis (secondarily).
That being said you can do a lot in Stata for meta-analysis of Dx
tests. Searching the archive would be very helpful.
tom
On 10/12/07, Carlo Lazzaro <[email protected]> wrote:
> Dear Statalisters,
>
> I would like to run a metatanlysis comparino different clinical trials which
> report different resulta in terms of specificit� and sensibiity for two
> different diagnostic procedure.
>
> I have just downloaded the package of meta commands for Stata 9/SE and the
> related .pdf chapters from www.systematicreviews.com, as suggested by Svend
> Juul in its (really helpful) textbook An Introduction to Stata for Health
> Researchers.
>
> However, I was not able to find any suggestions about my research goal.
>
> Any hints would be, as ever, highly welcomed.
>
> Thanks a lot for your kindness and for your time.
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Carlo
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