Bayesian meta-analysis on medical devices: application to implantable cardioverter defibrillators

Objectives: The aim of this study is to describe and illustrate a method to obtain early estimates of the effectiveness of a new version of a medical device. Methods: In the absence of empirical data, expert opinion may be elicited on the expected difference between the conventional and modified dev...

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Main Authors: Youn, J.H (Author), Lord, J. (Author), Hemming, K. (Author), Girling, A. (Author), Buxton, M. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2012-04.
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