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Editorial Board page CO2 Full-Text PDF (26 KB)
Table of contents pages iii-iv Full-Text PDF (45 KB)
Review articles
Early extreme contradictory estimates may appear in published research: The Proteus phenomenon in molecular genetics research and randomized trials, 19 April 2005 John P.A. Ioannidis, Thomas A. Trikalinos pages 543-549 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (280 KB)
Propensity score methods gave similar results to traditional regression modeling in observational studies: a systematic review, 19 April 2005 Baiju R. Shah, Andreas Laupacis, Janet E. Hux, Peter C. Austin pages 550-559 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (206 KB)
Selective exposure reporting and Medline indexing limited the search sensitivity for observational studies of the adverse effects of oral contraceptives, 19 April 2005 Susan Wieland, Kay Dickersin pages 560-567 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (196 KB)
A structured review of randomized controlled trials of weight loss showed little improvement in health-related quality of life, 19 April 2005 Matthew L. Maciejewski, Donald L. Patrick, David F. Williamson pages 568-578 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (249 KB)
Uncertainty method improved on best–worst case analysis in a binary meta-analysis Carrol Gamble, Sally Hollis pages 579-588 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (341 KB)
Original articles
Members of research ethics committees accepted a modification of the randomized consent design Ron Schellings, Alfons G. Kessels, Gerben ter Riet, Jos Kleijnen, Pieter Leffers, J. André Knottnerus, Ferd Sturmans pages 589-594 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (213 KB)
The development of a comorbidity index with physical function as the outcome Dianne L. Groll, Teresa To, Claire Bombardier, James G. Wright pages 595-602 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (196 KB)
Cumulative Illness Rating Scale was a reliable and valid index in a family practice context C. Hudon, M. Fortin, A. Vanasse pages 603-608 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (198 KB)
The Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey is responsive, reliable, and valid Bruce Barrett, Roger Brown, Marlon Mundt, Nasia Safdar, Leota Dye, Rob Maberry, Jennifer Alt pages 609-617 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (274 KB)
Visual Analog Scale pain reporting was standardized Robert L. Kane, Boris Bershadsky, Todd Rockwood, Khaled Saleh, Nazir C. Islam pages 618-623 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (193 KB)
Preferred provider organization claims showed high predictive value but missed substantial proportion of adults with high-risk conditions Faruque Ahmed, Gail R. Janes, Roy Baron, Lisa M. Latts, the Colorado Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Study Team pages 624-628 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (169 KB)
Simulated computerized adaptive tests for measuring functional status were efficient with good discriminant validity in patients with hip, knee, or foot/ankle impairments Dennis L. Hart, Jerome E. Mioduski, Paul W. Stratford pages 629-638 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (228 KB)
Brief reports
A reliable coding system to define screening prostate-specific antigen tests was developed in a case–control study Peter S. Bunting, Jan Neuman, Vivek Goel, Neil Fleshner, Jacek Kopec, Peter Levers, Padraig Warde pages 639-644 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (181 KB)
Self-report INH adherence measures were reliable and valid in Latino adolescents with latent tuberculosis infection Elaine J. Blumberg, Melbourne F. Hovell, Norma J. Kelley, Alicia Y. Vera, Carol L. Sipan, Jill P. Berg pages 645-648 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (159 KB)
MERCK page I Full-Text PDF (233 KB)
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