Table 2.
Subgroup analyses for the predictive value of NLR in SSNHL diagnosis. SMD = standard mean deviation; CI = confidence interval; NR = none reported; NLR = neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio; SSNHL = sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
| Categories | No. of studies | SMD (95% CI) | I2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 | 1.06 (0.87,1.25) | 61.7% |
| Region | |||
| Europen | 6 | 1.21 (0.90,1.53) | 69.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.92 (0.72,1.13) | 39.1% |
| hematology analyzer | |||
| Beckman | 2 | 1.21 (0.76,1.67) | 35.5% |
| Sysmex | 3 | 1.05 (0.93,1.71) | 0% |
| Others | 3 | 1.15 (0.34,1.97) | 89.4% |
| NR | 2 | 0.91 (0.54,1.27) | 34.5% |
| Age | |||
| Child | 3 | 0.89 (0.42,1.34) | 63.1% |
| Adult | 7 | 1.11 (0.91,1.32) | 60.7% |
| sample size | |||
| >46 | 5 | 1.05 (0.94,1.16) | 0% |
| ≤46 | 5 | 1.12 (0.60,1.65) | 82.6% |