Journal article
Bayesian Meta-analysis of Hormone Therapy and Mortality in Younger Postmenopausal Women
Abstract
BACKGROUND: There is uncertainty over the risks and benefits of hormone therapy. We performed a Bayesian meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of hormone therapy on total mortality in younger postmenopausal women. This analysis synthesizes evidence from different sources, taking into account varying views on the issue.
METHODS: A comprehensive search from 1966 through January 2008 identified randomized controlled trials of at least 6 month's …
Authors
Salpeter SR; Cheng J; Thabane L; Buckley NS; Salpeter EE
Journal
The American Journal of Medicine, Vol. 122, No. 11, pp. 1016–1022.e1
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
11 2009
DOI
10.1016/j.amjmed.2009.05.021
ISSN
0002-9343