Infectious disease clinics of North America
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Infect. Dis. Clin. North Am. · Jun 2009
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses in infectious diseases: how are they done and what are their strengths and limitations?
In infectious diseases, as in other domains, systematic reviews and meta-analyses are the type of research most easily translated into clinical practice. Practitioners should familiarize themselves with the methodology of systematic reviews and meta-analyses, their interpretation, and their limitations.