Multivariate random effects meta-analysis of diagnostic tests with multiple thresholds

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Bivariate random effects meta-analysis of diagnostic tests is becoming a well established approach when studies present one two-by-two table or one pair of sensitivity and specificity. When studies present multiple thresholds for tes...

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Main Authors: Arends Lidia R, Hamza Taye H, van Houwelingen Hans C, Stijnen Theo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/73