Summary:
- This article discusses the importance of considering the potential for publication bias when interpreting the results of systematic reviews and meta-analyses in medical research.
- The authors explain that publication bias can occur when studies with positive or significant findings are more likely to be published than studies with negative or non-significant findings, leading to an overestimation of the true effect size.
- The article provides guidance on how to assess and address publication bias, such as using funnel plots and sensitivity analyses, to ensure that the conclusions drawn from systematic reviews and meta-analyses are reliable and accurate.