From data compilation in the literature, the active metabolite clofibric acid of some lipid lowering agents, the anti-epileptic drug carbamazepine and the X-ray contrast media iomeprol were selected.
We checked that all the main outcome variables had been validated for telephone interviews by various different studies in order to guarantee validity of data compilation in the control group [ 24]: Barthel scale [ 25] (intra-class correlation coefficient with the in situ version 0.89), Pfeiffer test [ 26] (sensitivity and specificity of 0.74 and 0.79 respectively), Lawton-Brody index [ 27].
Data over the period 1985–2000 was officially provided by DHS since data compilation in hydrological yearbooks has been discontinued after 1985.
The NHIRD was established in 1996 and became more comprehensive in terms of data compilation in 1997.
IFE designed and coordinated the study, participated in the immunoassays and their interpretation, participated in the clinical data compilation, participated in the statistical analysis and drafted the manuscript.
This means working with an ever changing data set, which is especially annoying for a data compilation like in the present study that was effectuated over several months.
Data compilation The data and analyses in this statistical review derive largely from information in UNICEF's global databases, which include the wealth of data that has recently become available through household surveys (see map).
CB participated in the design of the study, coordinated the clinical data compilation, and participated in the immunoassays and statistical analysis.
The overall frequency of breast cancer was significantly lower in this data compilation compared with our original series (21/72, 29% vs. 8/14, 57%, P = 0.043, chi square test).
The genetic associations identified in this data compilation included those with single KIR genes, profiles of combined KIR genes and / or HLA class I ligands, and full KIR genotypes.
