Best practice guidelines for propensity score methods in medical research: consideration on theory, implementation, and reporting. A review
Rigorous and reproducible methodology of controlling for bias is essential for high-quality,
evidence-based studies. Propensity score matching (PSM) is a valuable way to control for …
evidence-based studies. Propensity score matching (PSM) is a valuable way to control for …
Eflornithine as postimmunotherapy maintenance in high-risk neuroblastoma: Externally controlled, propensity score–matched survival outcome comparisons
PURPOSE Long-term survival in high-risk neuroblastoma (HRNB) is approximately 50%,
with mortality primarily driven by relapse. Eflornithine (DFMO) to reduce risk of relapse after …
with mortality primarily driven by relapse. Eflornithine (DFMO) to reduce risk of relapse after …
Causalvis: Visualizations for causal inference
Causal inference is a statistical paradigm for quantifying causal effects using observational
data. It is a complex process, requiring multiple steps, iterations, and collaborations with …
data. It is a complex process, requiring multiple steps, iterations, and collaborations with …
Reappraisal of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants in atrial fibrillation patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Recent observational studies have compared effectiveness and safety profiles
between non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) and warfarin in patients with …
between non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) and warfarin in patients with …
[HTML][HTML] From hackers to start-ups: Innovation commons and local entrepreneurial activity
In hacker communities, tech-savvy pioneers collect and share information on nascent
technologies. The pool of information shared among users reduces uncertainty about digital …
technologies. The pool of information shared among users reduces uncertainty about digital …
Informing power and sample size calculations when using inverse probability of treatment weighting using the propensity score
Propensity score weighting is increasingly being used in observational studies to estimate
the effects of treatments. The use of such weights induces a within‐person homogeneity in …
the effects of treatments. The use of such weights induces a within‐person homogeneity in …
Transparency of high‐dimensional propensity score analyses: guidance for diagnostics and reporting
Purpose The high‐dimensional propensity score (HDPS) is a semi‐automated procedure for
confounder identification, prioritisation and adjustment in large healthcare databases that …
confounder identification, prioritisation and adjustment in large healthcare databases that …
Hdps: A suite of commands for applying high-dimensional propensity-score approaches
Large healthcare databases are increasingly used for research investigating the effects of
medications. However, a key challenge is capturing hard-to-measure concepts (often …
medications. However, a key challenge is capturing hard-to-measure concepts (often …
Intersectional sociodemographic and neurological relationships in the naming ability of persons with post-stroke aphasia
Introduction Significant attention has been given to the role of brain function and disruption
in determining performance on naming tasks among individuals with aphasia. However …
in determining performance on naming tasks among individuals with aphasia. However …
[HTML][HTML] Association Between Ursodeoxycholic Acid and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With COVID-19 Infection: Population-Based Cohort Study
Background: Several studies have investigated the relationship between ursodeoxycholic
acid (UDCA) and COVID-19 infection. However, complex and conflicting results have …
acid (UDCA) and COVID-19 infection. However, complex and conflicting results have …