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. 2001 Sep 22;323(7314):681-4.

doi: 10.1136/bmj.323.7314.681.

The need for caution in interpreting high quality systematic reviews

K Hopayian¹

Affiliations

PMID: 11566835
PMCID: PMC1121240
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.323.7314.681

Review

The need for caution in interpreting high quality systematic reviews

K Hopayian. BMJ. 2001.

. 2001 Sep 22;323(7314):681-4.

doi: 10.1136/bmj.323.7314.681.

Author

K Hopayian¹

Affiliation

¹ Seahills, Leiston Road, Aldeburgh IP15 5PL, United Kingdom. k.hopayian@btinternet.com

PMID: 11566835
PMCID: PMC1121240
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.323.7314.681

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