The Herd Mentality: Strength in Numbers, and Combining Studies

Daniel C. Jupiter

doi:10.1053/j.jfas.2015.10.001

The Herd Mentality: Strength in Numbers, and Combining Studies

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Although clinicians may have the best of intentions in terms of keeping up with the medical literature, the overwhelming volume of published studies and the press of clinical responsibilities can make this difficult. A medical version of the Reader's Digest^© would thus be a valuable asset. This is something of the role that systematic reviews and meta-analyses play: synthesis and summary of the information in the literature.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	215-217
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume	55
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2015.10.001
State	Published - Jan 1 2016

Keywords

Meta-analysis
Systematic review

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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The Herd Mentality: Strength in Numbers, and Combining Studies

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