On Meta-Analysis
Source: [1] Lee MMY, Kaul S, Krumholz HM, Pocock SJ, Lam CSP, Zannad F. What makes a meta-analysis believable? The Lancet. 2026;408(10560):1143-1146. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(26)01087-1.
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Category: Research Notes
Questions, methods, evidence, and work in progress.
On Pilot Study
A pilot study is synonymous with a feasibility study intended to guide the planning of a large-scale investigation. As suggested by an African proverb from the Ashanti people…
Cesarean Section Patterns Based on the Robson Classification in a Regional General Hospital
Objectives: To quantify cesarean section use and identify the Robson groups contributing most to the institutional cesarean rate among all deliveries. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study included all…
Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Household Contacts of Drug-sensitive Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients: A Cross-sectional Study from Medan, Indonesia
Household contacts of people with pulmonary tuberculosis face an increased risk of both latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and active disease. Contact investigation can identify these conditions earlier, connect…
Age and Diabetes Mellitus Associated with Hematological Disorders and Peripheral Neuropathy in MDR-TB Patients Treated with the BPaL/M Regimen
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) requires effective treatment that is both manageable and safe. The BPaL/M regimen combines bedaquiline, pretomanid, linezolid, and moxifloxacin to provide a shorter treatment option, but…
A growth curve model to estimate longitudinal effects of parental BMI on Indonesian children’s growth patterns
Childhood obesity is an increasing public health concern in Indonesia. Parental body mass index (BMI) may be related to how children’s BMI develops over time, but the patterns…