April 8, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Medical Research Methodology (11 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Medical Research Methodology, published between 09-Mar-2010 and 07-Apr-2010

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Study protocol
The Jamaica asthma and allergies national prevalence survey: rationale and methods
Kahwa EK, Younger NO, Wint YB, Waldron NK, Hewitt HH, Knight- Madden JM, Bailey KA, Edwards NC, Talabere LR, Lewis-Bell KN
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:29 (3 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/29/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-10-29.pdf

Study protocol
Design of a randomized trial to evaluate the influence of mobile phone reminders on adherence to first line antiretroviral treatment in South India - the HIVIND study protocol
De Costa A, Shet A, Kumarasamy N, Ashorn P, Eriksson B, Bogg L, Diwan VK, Team tS
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:25 (26 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/25/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-10-25.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20346136

Correspondence
The COSMIN checklist for evaluating the methodological quality of studies on measurement properties: A clarification of its content
Mokkink LB, Terwee CB, Knol DL, Stratford PW, Alonso J, Patrick DL, Bouter LM, de Vet HC
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:22 (18 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/22/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/22
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-10-22.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20298572

Research article
A graphical vector autoregressive modelling approach to the analysis of electronic diary data
Wild B, Eichler M, Friederich H, Hartmann M, Zipfel S, Herzog W
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:28 (1 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/28/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-10-28.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20359333

Research article
Semi-parametric risk prediction models for recurrent cardiovascular events in the LIPID study
Cui J, Forbes A, Kirby A, Marschner I, Simes J, Hunt D, West M, Tonkin A
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:27 (1 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/27/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-10-27.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20356409

Research article
Investigation of relative risk estimates from studies of the same population with contrasting response rates and designs
Mealing NM, Banks E, Jorm LR, Steel DG, Clements MS, Rogers KD
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:26 (1 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/26/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-10-26.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20356408

Research article
Methodological issues regarding power of classical test theory (CTT) and item response theory (IRT)-based approaches for the comparison of patient-reported outcomes in two groups of patients - a simulation study
Sebille V, Hardouin J, Le Neel T, Kubis G, Boyer F, Guillemin F, Falissard B
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:24 (25 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/24/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-10-24.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20338031

Research article
Can we rely on the best trial? A comparison of individual trials and systematic reviews
Glasziou PP, Shepperd S, Brassey J
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:23 (18 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/23/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-10-23.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20298582

Research article
A nomogram for P values
Held L
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:21 (16 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/21/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-10-21.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20233437

Research article
Variables with time-varying effects and the Cox model: Some statistical concepts illustrated with a prognostic factor study in breast cancer
Bellera CA, MacGrogan G, Debled M, de Lara C, Brouste V, Mathoulin-Pelissier S
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:20 (16 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/20/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/20
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-10-20.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20233435

Research article
Adaptive regression modeling of biomarkers of potential harm in a population of U.S. adult cigarette smokers and nonsmokers
Warner JH, Liang Q, Sarkar M, Mendes PE, Roethig HJ
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:19 (16 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/19/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/19
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-10-19.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20233412

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