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  • PMAA prospective meta-analysis uses only trials that have been identified and selected before their results are known. This avoids some of the problems of meta-analyses. Usually, meta-analyses are performed when individual trials have finished. However, collecting studies after their(...)
  • ProteomeThe word 'proteome' is derived from 'Proteins expressed by a genome'. It refers to the entire set of proteins expressed and modified by a specific cell, tissue, or organism at a certain time, under defined conditions. The proteome changes constantly in response to intra- and extracellular(...)
  • Proteomic MarkerA proteomic marker is one type of biological marker, or biomarker. The term is often used interchangeably with ‘protein marker’ and is a protein, or set of proteins, used as a biomarker.
  • ProteomicsProteomics is a branch of biotechnology that applies the techniques of molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics to study proteins, how they are modified, their structure, function, and interactions with one another. The goal of proteomics is to obtain a more global and integrated view of(...)
  • ProtocolThe protocol of a clinical trial is a document that contains: The objectives (aims) of the trial The trial design, including: How participants will be selected; How many participants are needed; What measurements and endpoints will be used; and (...)
  • PsychotropicPsychotropic substances affect brain function and alter mood, behaviour, consciousness or perception.
  • Public Health Genetics FoundationPublic Health Genetics Foundation (PHGF) http://www.phgfoundation.org/ "
  • PHGFPublic Health Genetics Foundation (PHGF) http://www.phgfoundation.org/ "
  • Public health impactAn examination of how a health intervention (e.g. treatment, procedure, policy, etc.) might have broader implications for the health of a population. For example, a new therapy to treat HIV/AIDS may reduce the rate of HIV transmission within a community.
  • Publication BiasPublication bias occurs when one type of study result is more likely to be published than another.For example, publishing results of studies that show a new treatment provides significant benefits, but not always publishing studies that show less or no benefit, will lead to publication bias.(...)

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