"Bias" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Any deviation of results or inferences from the truth, or processes leading to such deviation. Bias can result from several sources: one-sided or systematic variations in measurement from the true value (systematic error); flaws in study design; deviation of inferences, interpretations, or analyses based on flawed data or data collection; etc. There is no sense of prejudice or subjectivity implied in the assessment of bias under these conditions.
| Descriptor ID |
D015982
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N05.715.350.150 N06.850.490.500
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| Concept/Terms |
Bias- Bias
- Epidemiologic Biases
- Biase, Epidemiologic
- Biases, Epidemiologic
- Epidemiologic Biase
- Biases
- Bias, Epidemiologic
Ecological Bias- Ecological Bias
- Ecological Biases
- Bias, Ecological
- Fallacy, Ecological
- Ecological Fallacies
- Ecological Fallacy
- Fallacies, Ecological
- Biases, Ecological
Outcome Measurement Errors- Outcome Measurement Errors
- Error, Outcome Measurement
- Errors, Outcome Measurement
- Outcome Measurement Error
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2004 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2013 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2014 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 2021 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| 2022 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2025 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Bias" by people in Profiles.
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Proper reference selection and re-referencing to mitigate bias in single pulse electrical stimulation data. J Neurosci Methods. 2025 Jul; 419:110461.
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Molecular assays for the diagnosis of sepsis in neonates: a diagnostic test accuracy review. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025 Mar 19; 3:CD011926.
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Assessment and mitigation of bias in influenza and COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness analyses - IVY Network, September 1, 2022-March 30, 2023. Vaccine. 2025 Jan 01; 43(Pt 2):126492.
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A generalized outcome-adaptive sequential multiple assignment randomized trial design. Biometrics. 2024 Jul 01; 80(3).
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Generative Artificial Intelligence Biases, Limitations and Risks in Nuclear Medicine: An Argument for Appropriate Use Framework and Recommendations. Semin Nucl Med. 2025 May; 55(3):423-436.
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Antiviral medications for preventing cytomegalovirus disease in solid organ transplant recipients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024 05 03; 5:CD003774.
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Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers for preventing the progression of diabetic kidney disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024 04 29; 4:CD006257.
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Microwave coagulation for liver metastases. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024 Mar 27; 3:CD010163.
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Removing Implicit Bias From Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident Recruitment: Changing the Paradigm. J Surg Res. 2023 12; 292:72-78.
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Opioid Prescription Denials by Community Pharmacies for Cancer-Related Pain: A Case Series. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2023 09; 66(3):e431-e435.