title: Using case-control studies for prescribing research.
abstract: In this review, the principles of design, analysis and interpretation of case-control studies are illustrated by considering the evidence from case-control studies that link hormone replacement therapy to venous thromboembolism.
authors.affiliation: Department of Primary Care & General Practice, Medical School, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK. j.w.mant@bham.ac.uk
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mant
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vessey
mesh_terms: D016022:Case-Control Studies; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012107:Research Design; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000139:chemically induced*