Investigating clinical heterogeneity in systematic reviews: a methodologic review of guidance in the literature

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P356DOI10.1186/1471-2288-12-111
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P50authorDavid MoherQ28036061
Claire BombardierQ28322236
Joseph BeyeneQ28322514
P2093author name stringJoel J Gagnier
Heather Boon
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P1476titleInvestigating clinical heterogeneity in systematic reviews: a methodologic review of guidance in the literature
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