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Selection of confounding variables should not be based on observed associations with exposure
In observational studies, selection of confounding variables for adjustment is often based on observed baseline incomparability. The aim of this study was to evaluate this selection strategy. We used clinical data on the effects of inhaled long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) use on the risk of mortality...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Springer Netherlands
2011
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3168755/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21796419 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10654-011-9606-1 |