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. 2008 Dec;33(12):700-11.

Interpreting estimates of treatment effects: implications for managed care

Stephen V Faraone

Interpreting estimates of treatment effects: implications for managed care

Stephen V Faraone. P T. 2008 Dec.
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Figure 1
Comparison of the standardized mean difference and the probability of benefit.
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Figure 2
Comparison of the standardized mean difference and the number needed to treat.
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Figure 3
Number of wasted treatments (in thousands) and the number needed to treat.
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