Statistical methods to derive efficacy estimates of anti-malarials for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria: pitfalls and challenges

Statistical methods to derive efficacy estimates of anti-malarials for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria: pitfalls and challenges

Abstract The Kaplan–Meier (K–M) method is currently the preferred approach to derive an efficacy estimate from anti-malarial trial data. In this approach event times are assumed to be continuous and estimates are generated on the assumption that there is only one cause of failure. In reality, failur...

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Main Authors: Prabin Dahal, Julie A. Simpson, Grant Dorsey, Philippe J. Guérin, Ric N. Price, Kasia Stepniewska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Plasmodium falciparum
Kaplan–Meier
Cumulative incidence function
Competing risks
Comparative studies
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-017-2074-7

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