How to avoid bias in systematic reviews of observational studies

ABSTRACT Although systematic reviews have numerous advantages, they are vulnerable to biases that can mask the true results of the study and therefore should be interpreted with caution. This article aims at critically reviewing the literature about systematic reviews of observational studies, empha...

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Main Author: Almeida,Carlos Podalirio Borges de (author)
Other Authors: Goulart,Bárbara Niegia Garcia de (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2017
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Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-18462017000400551
Country:Brazil
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