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A meta-analysis is a statistical method in which results of individual studies are mathematically combined in order to improve the reliability of the results. This technique presents enormous advantages over classical literature reviews. Meta-analyses also present weaknesses and they are fundamentally limited by the quality of the underlying studies. The Cochrane Collaboration is an international network that, using the meta-analysis method, analyzes randomized clinical trials (RCT) available on various subjects, and synthesizes them into regularly updated systematic reviews. ...More...