Application of data screening to drug exposure in large risk factor studies of birth defects

ConclusionWhile screening programs such as the one described can be a valuable tool for exploring potential associations in large data bases, they must be applied with caution. The issue of multiple testing and chance findings is a major concern. While statistics are a necessary component, human judgment must be an integral part of the process. Birth Defects Research (Part A), 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Birth Defects Research Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology - July 1, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Carol Louik, Martha Werler, Marlene Anderka, Allen A. Mitchell Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research