Background To comprehend the results of diagnostic accuracy studies, readers must understand
the design, conduct, analysis, and results of such studies. That goal can be achieved …

It is indispensable for any meta‐analysis that potential sources of heterogeneity are examined,
before one considers pooling the results of primary studies into summary estimates with …

ContextMagnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is a rapidly evolving technique that has
been reported to be accurate for assessment of lower extremity arterial disease.ObjectiveTo …

Incomplete reporting has been identified as a major source of avoidable waste in biomedical
research. Essential information is often not provided in study reports, impeding the …

Diagnostic testing can be used to discriminate subjects with a target disorder from subjects
without it. Several indicators of diagnostic performance have been proposed, such as …

ContextThe literature contains a large number of potential biases in the evaluation of
diagnostic tests. Strict application of appropriate methodological criteria would invalidate the …

The quality of reporting of studies of diagnostic accuracy is less than optimal. Complete and
accurate reporting is necessary to enable readers to assess the potential for bias in the …

Objective: To assess the diagnostic performance of serum CA-125 measurement in the
detection of endometriosis. Design: Meta-analysis. Setting and Patient(s): Twenty-three studies …

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of selected noninvasive tests
for assessing peripheral arterial disease. The ankle/brachial index (ABI) and the femoral …

Objective. Our aim was to improve the accuracy and completeness of reporting of studies of
diagnostic accuracy in order to allow readers to assess the potential for bias in a study and …