论文信息 - The challenge of subgroup analyses--reporting without distorting.

The challenge of subgroup analyses--reporting without distorting.

Subgroup analyses are an important part of the analysis of a comparative clinical trial. However, as Stephen Lagakos explains, they are commonly overinterpreted and can lead to further research that is misguided or, worse, to suboptimal patient care.

S. Lagakos

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