Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
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Biography Historical Article
Nasarwanji Hormusji Choksy (1861-1939): a pioneer of controlled clinical trials.
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To show the effects of chance on meta-analyses, and the potential dangers of being prompted to do a meta-analysis by one favourable trial. ⋯ Chance can influence the results of meta-analyses regardless of how well they are conducted. Researchers should not ignore this when they plan a meta-analysis and when they report their results. People reading their reports should also be wary. Caution is particularly important when the results of one or more included studies influenced the decision to do the meta-analysis.