title: Meta-analysis for dermatologists.
abstract: Meta-analysis is a relatively new statistical technique that is attracting a great deal of attention in the medical and social science literature. This technique is discussed in terms of its tenants, advantages, rudiments, and controversies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis.
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Lycka
mesh_terms: D003880:Dermatology; D015201:Meta-Analysis as Topic