Publications list for Professor Petra Macaskill

2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006

2012

   
  • Turner, R., Hayen, A., Macaskill, P., Irwig, L., Reddel, H. (2012), Control charts demonstrated limited utility for the monitoring of lung function in asthma. Journal of clinical epidemiology. 65(1), 53-61. [Abstract]

2011

   
  • Houssami, N., Macaskill, P., Balleine, R., Bilous, M., Pegram, M. (2011), HER2 discordance between primary breast cancer and its paired metastasis: tumor biology or test artefact? Insights through meta-analysis. Breast cancer research and treatment. 129(3), 659-74. [Abstract]
  • Houssami, N., Ciatto, S., Turner, R., Cody, H., Macaskill, P. (2011), Preoperative Ultrasound-Guided Needle Biopsy of Axillary Nodes in Invasive Breast Cancer: Meta-Analysis of Its Accuracy and Utility in Staging the Axilla. Annals of surgery. 254(2), 243-51. [Abstract]
  • Brennan, M., Turner, R., Ciatto, S., Marinovich, M., French, J., Macaskill, P., Houssami, N. (2011), Ductal Carcinoma in Situ at Core-Needle Biopsy: Meta-Analysis of Underestimation and Predictors of Invasive Breast Cancer. Radiology. 260(1), 119-28. [Abstract]
  • Houssami, N., Ambrogetti, D., Marinovich, M., Bianchi, S., Macaskill, P., Vezzosi, V., Mamounas, E., Ciatto, S. (2011), Accuracy of a Preoperative Model for Predicting Invasive Breast Cancer in Women with Ductal Carcinoma-in-situ on Vacuum-Assisted Core Needle Biopsy. Annals of surgical oncology. 18(5), 1364-71. [Abstract]
  • Palmer, S., Hayen, A., Macaskill, P., Pellegrini, F., Craig, J., Elder, G., Strippoli, G. (2011), Serum levels of phosphorus, parathyroid hormone, and calcium and risks of death and cardiovascular disease in individuals with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the American Medical Association. 305(11), 1119-1127. [Abstract]
  • Walter, S., Forbes, A., Chan, S., Macaskill, P., Irwig, L. (2011), When should one adjust for measurement error in baseline variables in observational studies?. Biometrical Journal. 53(1), 28-39. [Abstract]
  • Adelstein, B., Macaskill, P., Turner, R., Katelaris, P., Irwig, L. (2011), The value of age and medical history for predicting colorectal cancer and adenomas in people referred for colonoscopy. BMC Gastroenterology. 11, 97. [Abstract]
  • Adelstein, B., Macaskill, P., Chan, S., Katelaris, P., Irwig, L. (2011), Most bowel cancer symptoms do not indicate colorectal cancer and polyps: a systematic review. BMC Gastroenterology. 11, 65. [Abstract]
  • Herbert, R., Hayen, A., Macaskill, P., Walter, S. (2011), Interval Estimation for the Difference of Two Independent Variances. Communications in Statistics: Simulation and Computation. 40(5), 744-758.
  • Sterne, J., Sutton, A., Ioannidis, J., Terrin, N., Jones, D., Lau, J., Carpenter, J., Rücker, G., Harbord, R., Schmid, C., Tetzlaff, J., Deeks, J., Peters, J., Macaskill, P., Schwarzer, G., Duval, S., Altman, D., Moher, D., Higgins, J. (2011), Recommendations for examining and interpreting funnel plot asymmetry in meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials. BMJ. 343, d4002. [Abstract]
  • Wong, G., Howard, K., Chapman, J., Tong, A., Bourke, M., Hayen, A., Macaskill, P., Hope, R., Williams, N., Kieu, A., Allen, R., Chadban, S., Pollock, C., Webster, A., Roger, S., Craig, J. (2011), Test performance of faecal occult blood testing for the detection of bowel cancer in people with chronic kidney disease (DETECT) protocol. BMC Public Health. 11, 516. [Abstract]
  • McCaffery, K., Turner, R., Macaskill, P., Walter, S., Chan, S., Irwig, L. (2011), Determining the Impact of Informed Choice: Separating Treatment Effects from the Effects of Choice and Selection in Randomized Trials. Medical Decision Making. 31(2), 229-236. [Abstract]

2010

   
  • Houssami, N., Macaskill, P., Marinovich, M., Dixon, J., Irwig, L., Brennan, M., Solin, L. (2010), Meta-analysis of the impact of surgical margins on local recurrence in women with early-stage invasive breast cancer treated with breast-conserving therapy. European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990). 46(18), 3219-32. [Abstract]
  • Bell, K., Hayen, A., Macaskill, P., Craig, J., Neal, B., Fox, K., Remme, W., Asselbergs, F., van Gilst, W., Macmahon, S., Remuzzi, G., Ruggenenti, P., Teo, K., Irwig, L. (2010), Monitoring Initial Response to Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor-Based Regimens. An Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis From Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trials. Hypertension. 56(3), 533-9. [Abstract]
  • Hayen, A., Macaskill, P., Irwig, L., Bossuyt, P. (2010), Appropriate statistical methods are required to assess diagnostic tests for replacement, add-on, and triage. Journal of clinical epidemiology. 63(8), 883-91. [Abstract]
  • Lucas, N., Macaskill, P., Irwig, L., Bogduk, N. (2010), The development of a quality appraisal tool for studies of diagnostic reliability (QAREL). Journal of clinical epidemiology. 63(8), 854-61. [Abstract]
  • Adelstein, B., Irwig, L., Macaskill, P., Turner, R., Chan, S., Katelaris, P. (2010), Who needs colonoscopy to identify colorectal cancer? Bowel symptoms do not add substantially to age and other medical history. Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics. 32(2), 270-81. [Abstract]
  • Williams, G., Macaskill, P., Chan, S., Turner, R., Hodson, E., Craig, J. (2010), Absolute and relative accuracy of rapid urine tests for urinary tract infection in children: a meta-analysis. The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 10(4), 240-250. [Abstract]
  • Bell, K., Irwig, L., March, L., Hayen, A., Macaskill, P., Craig, J. (2010), Should response rules be used to decide continued subsidy of very expensive drugs? A checklist for decision makers. Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety. 19(1), 99-105. [Abstract]
  • McCaffery, K., Irwig, L., Turner, R., Chan, S., Macaskill, P., Lewicka, M., Clarke, J., Weisberg, E., Barratt, A. (2010), Psychosocial outcomes of three triage methods for the management of borderline abnormal cervical smears: an open randomised trial. BMJ. 340, b4491. [Abstract]
  • Craig, J., Williams, G., Jones, M., Codarini, M., Macaskill, P., Hayen, A., Irwig, L., Fitzgerald, D., Isaacs, D., McCaskill, M. (2010), The accuracy of clinical symptoms and signs for the diagnosis of serious bacterial infection in young febrile children: prospective cohort study of 15 781 febrile illnesses. BMJ. 340, c1594. [Abstract]
  • Bell, K., Hayen, A., Irwig, L., Macaskill, P., Craig, J., Ensrud, K., Bauer, D. (2010), The value of routine BMD monitoring after starting bisphosphonate treatment. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. , 173-174. [Abstract]

2009

   
  • McGeechan, K., Liew, G., Macaskill, P., Irwig, L., Klein, R., Klein, B., Wang, J., Mitchell, P., Vingerling, J., de Jong, P., Witteman, J., Breteler, M., Shaw, J., Zimmet, P., Wong, T. (2009), Prediction of incident stroke events based on retinal vessel caliber: a systematic review and individual-participant meta-analysis. American Journal of Epidemiology. 170(11), 1323-1332. [Abstract]
  • Brennan, M., Houssami, N., Lord, S., Macaskill, P., Irwig, L., Dixon, J., Warren, R., Ciatto, S. (2009), Magnetic Resonance Imaging Screening of the Contralateral Breast in Women With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Incremental Cancer Detection and Impact on Surgical Management. Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. 27(33), 5640-9. [Abstract]
  • McGeechan, K., Liew, G., Macaskill, P., Irwig, L., Klein, R., Klein, B., Wang, J., Mitchell, P., Vingerling, J., Dejong, P., Witteman, J., Breteler, M., Shaw, J., Zimmet, P., Wong, T. (2009), Meta-analysis: retinal vessel caliber and risk for coronary heart disease. Annals of Internal Medicine. 151(6), 404-413. [Abstract]
  • Warren, R., Ciatto, S., Macaskill, P., Black, R., Houssami, N. (2009), Technical aspects of breast MRI--do they affect outcomes?. European Radiology. 19(7), 1629-1638. [Abstract]
  • Bell, K., Hayen, A., Macaskill, P., Craig, J., Neal, B., Irwig, L. (2009), Mixed models showed no need for initial response monitoring after starting antihypertensive therapy. Journal of clinical epidemiology. 62(0), 650-9. [Abstract]
  • Lucas, N., Macaskill, P., Irwig, L., Moran, R., Bogduk, N. (2009), Reliability of physical examination for diagnosis of myofascial trigger points: a systematic review of the literature. Clinical Journal of Pain. 25(1), 80-89. [Abstract]
  • Davey, E., Irwig, L., Macaskill, P., Clarke, J., Thurloe, J., Hyne, S., Biro, C. (2009), Does providing previous results change the accuracy of cervical cytology?. Acta Cytologica. 53(6), 644-652. [Abstract]
  • Palmer, S., McGregor, D., Craig, J., Elder, G., Macaskill, P., Strippoli, G. (2009), Vitamin D compounds for people with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 0(4), 168. [Abstract]
  • Palmer, S., McGregor, D., Craig, J., Elder, G., Macaskill, P., Strippoli, G. (2009), Vitamin D compounds for people with chronic kidney disease not requiring dialysis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 0(4), 86. [Abstract]
  • Bell, K., Hayen, A., Macaskill, P., Irwig, L., Craig, J., Ensrud, K., Bauer, D. (2009), Value of routine monitoring of bone mineral density after starting bisphosphonate treatment: secondary analysis of trial data. BMJ (Clinical research ed.). 338, b2266. [Abstract]
  • Buntinx, F., Aertgeerts, B., Macaskill, P. (2009), Guidelines for conducting systematic reviews of studies evaluating the accuracy of diagnostic tests. In: The Evidence Base of Clinical Diagnosis: Theory and Methods of Diagnostic Research. (pp.180-212).United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.

2008

   
  • McCaffery, K., Irwig, L., Chan, S., Macaskill, P., Barratt, A., Lewicka, M., Clarke, J., Weisberg, E. (2008), HPV testing versus repeat Pap testing for the management of a minor abnormal Pap smear: Evaluation of a decision aid to support informed choice. Patient education and counseling. 73(3), 473-9, 481. [Abstract]
  • McGeechan, K., Macaskill, P., Irwig, L., Liew, G., Wong, T. (2008), Assessing new biomarkers and predictive models for use in clinical practice: a clinician's guide. Archives of internal medicine. 168(21), 2304-2310. [Abstract]
  • Vestergaard, M., Macaskill, P., Holt, P., Menzies, S. (2008), Dermoscopy compared with naked eye examination for the diagnosis of primary melanoma: a meta-analysis of studies performed in a clinical setting. The British journal of dermatology. 159(3), 669-76. [Abstract]
  • Houssami, N., Ciatto, S., Macaskill, P., Lord, S., Warren, R., Dixon, J., Irwig, L. (2008), Accuracy and Surgical Impact of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Breast Cancer Staging: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in Detection of Multifocal and Multicentric Cancer. Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. 26(19), 3248-58. [Abstract]
  • McGeechan, K., Liew, G., Macaskill, P., Irwig, L., Klein, R., Sharrett, A., Klein, B., Wang, J., Chambless, L., Wong, T. (2008), Risk Prediction of Coronary Heart Disease Based on Retinal Vascular Caliber (from the Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities [ARIC] Study). The American Journal of Cardiology. 102(1), 58-63. [Abstract]
  • Bell, K., Irwig, L., Craig, J., Macaskill, P. (2008), Use of randomised trials to decide when to monitor response to new treatment. BMJ. 336(7640), 361-365. [Abstract]
  • Macaskill, P. (2008), Control charts and control limits in long-term monitoring. In: Evidence-based Medical Monitoring: from Principles to Practice. (pp.90-102).United States: Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
  • Irwig, L., Healey, P., D'Assuncao, J., Macaskill, P. (2008), Monitoring intraocular pressure in glaucoma. In: Evidence-based Medical Monitoring: from Principles to Practice. (pp.325-334).United States: Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
  • Adelstein, B., Irwig, L., Macaskill, P., Katelaris, P., Jones, D., Bokey, L. (2008), A self administered reliable questionnaire to assess lower bowel symptoms. BMC gastroenterology. 8(8), 1-9. [Abstract]
  • Chan, S., Deeks, J., Macaskill, P., Irwig, L. (2008), Three methods to construct predictive models using logistic regression and likelihood ratios to facilitate adjustment for pretest probability give similar results. Journal of clinical epidemiology. 61(1), 52-63. [Abstract]

2007

   
  • Palmer, S., McGregor, D., Macaskill, P., Craig, J., Elder, G., Strippoli, G. (2007), Meta-analysis: vitamin D compounds in chronic kidney disease. Annals of internal medicine. 147(12), 840-853. [Abstract]
  • Davey, E., Irwig, L., Macaskill, P., Chan, S., D'Assuncao, J., Richards, A., Farnsworth, A. (2007), Cervical cytology reading times: A comparison between thinprep imager and conventional methods. Diagnostic cytopathology. 35(9), 550-4. [Abstract]
  • Davey, E., d'Assuncao, J., Irwig, L., Macaskill, P., Chan, S., Richards, A., Farnsworth, A. (2007), Accuracy of reading liquid based cytology slides using the ThinPrep Imager compared with conventional cytology: prospective study. BMJ. 335(7609), 31-39. [Abstract]
  • McLeod, J., Barnett, M., Macaskill, P., Williams, D. (2007), Long-term prognosis of multiple sclerosis in Australia. Journal of the neurological sciences. 256(1-2), 35-38. [Abstract]
  • Williams, G., Sureshkumar, P., Chan, S., Macaskill, P., Craig, J. (2007), Ordering of renal tract imaging by paediatricians after urinary tract infection. Journal of paediatrics and child health. 43(4), 271-279. [Abstract]
  • Williams, G., Macaskill, P., Chan, S., Karplus, T., Yung, W., Hodson, E., Craig, J. (2007), Comparative accuracy of renal duplex sonographic parameters in the diagnosis of renal artery stenosis: paired and unpaired analysis. AJR. American journal of roentgenology. 188(3), 798-811. [Abstract]

2006

   
  • Jabbour, J., Irwig, L., Macaskill, P., Hennessy, M. (2006), Intraocular lens power in bilateral cataract surgery: Whether adjusting for error of predicted refraction in the first eye improves prediction in the second eye. Journal of cataract and refractive surgery. 32(12), 2091-7. [Abstract]
  • Davey, E., Barratt, A., Irwig, L., Macaskill, P., Saville, A. (2006), Liquid-based versus conventional cervical cytology - Reply. Lancet. 367(9521), 1482-1483. [Abstract]
  • Irwig, L., Macaskill, P., Walter, S., Houssami, N. (2006), New methods give better estimates of changes in diagnostic accuracy when prior information is provided. Journal of clinical epidemiology. 59(3), 299-307. [Abstract]
  • Chan, S., Macaskill, P., Irwig, L., Walter, S. (2006), Re: In response to the correspondence arising from Twisk and Proper: evaluation of the results of a randomized controlled trial: how to define changes between baseline and follow-up. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 59(3), 323-323. [Abstract]
  • Davey, E., Barratt, A., Irwig, L., Chan, S., Macaskill, P., Mannes, P., Saville, A. (2006), Effect of study design and quality on unsatisfactory rates, cytology classifications, and accuracy in liquid-based versus conventional cervical cytology: a systematic review. Lancet. 367(9505), 122-32. [Abstract]