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Table 3 Results of publication bias, heterogeneity and estimated pooled prevalence (95%CI) of the meta-analysis

From: The prevalence of thyroid disorders in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Outcomes

Publication biasa

Heterogeneity  (I-squared%)

Pooled prevalence (95%CI)

Hypothyroidism

0.167

78%

0.03 (0.02, 0.05)

Isolated elevated FT4

0.173

66%

0.02 (0.00, 0.04)

Isolated low FT4

0.173

0%

0.01 (0.00, 0.01)

NTIS

0.065

98%

0.26 (0.10, 0.42)

Thyrotoxicosis

0.143

89%

0.10 (0.04, 0.16)

  1. aEgger test
  2. Significant level < 0.05