Problem of immortal time bias in cohort studies: example using statins for preventing progression of diabetes. (12th March 2010)

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Title:: Problem of immortal time bias in cohort studies: example using statins for preventing progression of diabetes. (12th March 2010)
Main Title:: Problem of immortal time bias in cohort studies: example using statins for preventing progression of diabetes
Authors:: Lévesque, Linda E
Hanley, James A
Kezouh, Abbas
Suissa, Samy
Abstract:: Abstract : Immortal time in observational studies can bias the results in favour of the treatment group, but it is not difficult to identify and avoid
Is Part Of:: BMJ. Volume 340(2010)
Journal:: BMJ
Issue:: Volume 340(2010)
Issue Display:: Volume 340, Issue 2010 (2010)
Year:: 2010
Volume:: 340
Issue:: 2010
Issue Sort Value:: 2010-0340-2010-0000
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Publication Date:: 2010-03-12
Subjects:: Medicine -- Periodicals
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DOI:: 10.1136/bmj.b5087 ↗
Languages:: English
ISSNs:: 0007-1447
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