Matthias Egger

Research topics

• Meta-analysis and systematic reviews · 3 papers
• Reliability and Agreement in Measurement · 2 papers
• Delphi Technique in Research · 2 papers
• Statistical Methods and Bayesian Inference · 1 paper
• Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials · 1 paper

Frequent co-authors

• Erik B von Elm · 2 papers
• Douglas G. Altman · 2 papers
• Stuart Pocock · 2 papers
• Peter Christian Gøtzsche · 2 papers
• Jan Paul Vandenbroucke · 2 papers
• George Davey Smith · 1 paper
• C. Minder · 1 paper

Papers

1. Bias in meta-analysis detected by a simple, graphical testBMJ · 1997 · 57,894 citations

   Abstract Objective: Funnel plots (plots of effect estimates against sample size) may be useful to detect bias in meta-analyses that were later contradicted by large trials. We examined whether a simple test of asymmetry of funnel plots predicts discordance of…

2. The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Statement: Guidelines for Reporting Observational StudiesPLoS Medicine · 2007 · 22,460 citations

   Much biomedical research is observational. The reporting of such research is often inadequate, which hampers the assessment of its strengths and weaknesses and of a study's generalisability. The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Initiative developed recommendations…

3. The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Statement: Guidelines for Reporting Observational StudiesAnnals of Internal Medicine · 2007 · 17,961 citations

   Much biomedical research is observational. The reporting of such research is often inadequate, which hampers the assessment of its strengths and weaknesses and of a study's generalizability. The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Initiative developed recommendations…