Review Article

CD147 as a Novel Prognostic Biomarker for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis

Table 2

NOS score of included studies.

ColumnEntries First author
Li, 2005Zhang, 2006Zhang, 2007Wan, 2012Li, 2010Luo, 2011Zhan, 2014Zhu, 2015

SectionIs the definition adequate
Representativeness of the cases
Selection of controls
Definition of controls

ComparabilityComparability of cases and controls on the basis of the design and analysis
Ascertainment of exposure

ExposureSame method of ascertainment for cases and controls
Nonresponse rate

Total scores77776667