Problem of immortal time bias in cohort studies: example using statins for preventing progression of diabetes

BMJ. 2010 Mar 12:340:b5087. doi: 10.1136/bmj.b5087.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bias
  • Cohort Studies
  • Diabetes Mellitus / prevention & control*
  • Disease Progression
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors