The appropriateness of asymmetry tests for publication bias in meta-analyses: a large survey

Ref ID 649
First Author J. P. Ioannidis
Journal CMAJ
Year Of Publishing 2007
URL https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1839799/pdf/20070410s00015p1091.pdf
Keywords Publication bias
General medical
Problem(s) Poor consideration of publication bias
Number of systematic reviews included 464
Summary of Findings In most meta-analyses, the application of funnel-plot asymmetry tests to detect publication bias is inappropriate or not meaningful.
Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? No
Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? Yes