"Publication 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,
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The influence of study results on the chances of publication and the tendency of investigators, reviewers, and editors to submit or accept manuscripts for publication based on the direction or strength of the study findings. Publication bias has an impact on the interpretation of clinical trials and meta-analyses. Bias can be minimized by insistence by editors on high-quality research, thorough literature reviews, acknowledgement of conflicts of interest, modification of peer review practices, etc.
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D017594
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| MeSH Number(s) |
L01.737.813
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Publication Bias" by people in Profiles.
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Patient Outcomes in Various Robotic-Assisted Simple Prostatectomy Approaches vs Prostate Enucleation in Large Prostates: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis. J Endourol. 2026 Jan; 40(1):100-108.
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TNF antagonists withdrawal is not advised in patients with inflammatory bowel disease in remission: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2025 Dec 02; 40(1):245.
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Implementation and effectiveness of non-specialist mediated interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2019; 14(11):e0224362.
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Large Cytologically Benign Thyroid Nodules Do Not Have High Rates of Malignancy or False-Negative Rates and Clinical Observation Should be Considered: A Meta-Analysis. Thyroid. 2018 12; 28(12):1595-1608.
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Risk of Bias Analysis of Systematic Reviews of Probiotics for Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019 03; 17(4):784-785.
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Animal models of cardiac arrest: A systematic review of bias and reporting. Resuscitation. 2018 Apr; 125:16-21.
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Efficacy of antidepressants: bias in randomized clinical trials and related issues. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol. 2018 Jan; 11(1):15-25.
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A Meta-Analysis of Postoperative Radiotherapy for Thymic Carcinoma. Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 May; 103(5):1668-1675.
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Comparisons of Fatty Acid Taste Detection Thresholds in People Who Are Lean vs. Overweight or Obese: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLoS One. 2017; 12(1):e0169583.
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Perceived stress and telomere length: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and methodologic considerations for advancing the field. Brain Behav Immun. 2016 May; 54:158-169.