Grading quality of evidence and strength of recommendations for diagnostic tests and strategies

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Citation: Schünemann, H. J. et al. (2008). 'Grading quality of evidence and strength of recommendations for diagnostic tests and strategies', BMJ 336 (7653), 1106-1110. [Available at http://bmj.com].

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Grading (engineering)Quality of evidenceDiagnostic testMedicineMedical physicsSurgeryEngineeringPediatricsRandomized controlled trial

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Year: 2008
Type: article
Volume: 336
Issue: 7653
Pages: 1106-1110
Citations: 1558
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                                    Holger J. Schünemann, 
                                
                                    Andrew D Oxman, 
                                
                                    Jan Brożek
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2008). 
                            Grading quality of evidence and strength of recommendations for diagnostic tests and strategies. 
                            BMJ
                            , 336
                            (7653)
                            , 1106-1110.
                            https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.39500.677199.ae
                        

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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.39500.677199.ae