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Tribulus Terrestris for Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Review
Martimbianco,Ana Luiza Cabrera; Pacheco,Rafael Leite; Vilarino,Fábia Lima; Latorraca,Carolina de Oliveira Cruz; Torloni,Maria Regina; Riera,RachelAbstract Objective We performed a systematic review to assess the effectiveness and safety of Tribulus terrestris to treat female sexual dysfunction (FSD). Data sources We performed unrestricted electronic searches in the MEDLINE, CENTRAL, EMBASE, LILACS, CINAHL, PsycINFO,WHO-ICTR, Clinicaltrials.gov and OpenGrey databases. Selection of studies We included any randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared T...
What do Cochrane systematic reviews say about interventions for age-related mac...
Mozetic,Vania; Pacheco,Rafael Leite; Latorraca,Carolina de Oliveira Cruz; Lee,Fernanda Chin Yu Ogasawara; Gomes,João Victor Borges; Riera,RachelABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the third largest cause of blindness worldwide, accounting for 8.7% of all cases. A considerable number of preventive or therapeutic interventions have been used for AMD. OBJECTIVE: This study presents a critical view of the interventions that have been assessed through Cochrane systematic reviews. DESIGN AND SETTING: Review of systematic reviews, c...
What do Cochrane systematic reviews say about the management of irritable bowel...
Pacheco,Rafael Leite; Roizenblatt,Arnaldo; Góis,Aécio Flávio Teixeira de; Latorraca,Carolina de Oliveira CruzABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a clinical disorder associated with high socioeconomic burden. Despite its importance, management of IBS remains difficult and several interventions have been hypothesized as beneficial for this condition. This study identified and summarized all Cochrane systematic reviews (SRs) about the effects of interventions for managing IBS patients. DESIGN AND SETTI...
What do Cochrane systematic reviews say about interventions for insomnia?
Melo,Florence de Lucca; Mendoza,Juan Fulgencio Welko; Latorraca,Carolina de Oliveira Cruz; Pacheco,Rafael Leite; Martimbianco,Ana Luiza CabreraABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Insomnia is a frequent complaint that generates more than five million visits to doctors per year in the United States. This study summarizes all Cochrane systematic reviews (SRs) that evaluated interventions to treat insomnia. DESIGN AND SETTING: Review of SRs, conducted in the Discipline of Evidence-Based Medicine, Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM), Universidade Federal de São ...
What do Cochrane systematic reviews say about interventions for treating psoria...
Pacheco,Rafael Leite; Hosni,Nicole Dittrich; Latorraca,Carolina de Oliveira Cruz; Martimbianco,Ana Luiza Cabrera; Pachito,Daniela Vianna; Yarak,SamiraABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by abnormal and increased growth of the cells that produce keratin and abnormal functioning of the immune system. We aimed to summarize the evidence available regarding interventions for patients with psoriasis. DESIGN AND SETTING: Review of systematic reviews, developed in the Discipline of Evidence-Based Medi...
What do Cochrane systematic reviews say about the use of cannabinoids in clinic...
Latorraca,Carolina de Oliveira Cruz; Pacheco,Rafael Leite; Martimbianco,Ana Luiza Cabrera; Pachito,Daniela Vianna; Riera,RachelABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The therapeutic effects of cannabinoid compounds have been the center of many investigations. This study provides a synthesis on all Cochrane systematic reviews (SRs) that assessed the use of cannabinoids as a therapeutic approach. DESIGN AND SETTING: Review of SRs, conducted in the Discipline of Evidence-Based Medicine, Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM), Universidade Federal de São Paulo (...
What do Cochrane systematic reviews say about interventions for autism spectrum...
Lyra,Larissa; Rizzo,Luiz Eduardo; Sunahara,Camila Sá; Pachito,Daniela Vianna; Latorraca,Carolina de Oliveira Cruz; Martimbianco,Ana Luiza CabreraABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) include autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder and pervasive developmental disorder. The manifestations of ASDs can have an important impact on learning and social functioning that may persist during adulthood. The aim here was to summarize the evidence from Cochrane systematic reviews on interventions for ASDs. DESIGN AND SETTING: Review of syste...
What do Cochrane systematic reviews say about the clinical effectiveness of scr...
Bueno,André Tito Pereira; Capelasso,Vladimir Lisboa; Pacheco,Rafael Leite; Latorraca,Carolina de Oliveira Cruz; Castria,Tiago Biachi deABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The purpose of screening tests for cancer is to detect it at an early stage in order to increase the chances of treatment. However, their unrestrained use may lead to unnecessary examinations, overdiagnosis and higher costs. It is thus necessary to evaluate their clinical effects in terms of benefits and harm. DESIGN AND SETTING: Review of Cochrane systematic reviews, carried out...
What do Cochrane systematic reviews say about interventions for vitamin D suppl...
Mateussi,Mariana Vendramin; Latorraca,Carolina de Oliveira Cruz; Daou,Júlia Pozetti; Martimbianco,Ana Luiza Cabrera; Riera,Rachel; Pacheco,Rafael LeiteABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Despite the high prevalence of vitamin D supplementation, its use remains controversial. The objective of this review was to identify and summarize the evidence from Cochrane systematic reviews regarding vitamin D supplementation for preventing ortreating any clinical condition. DESIGN AND SETTING: Review of systematic reviews, conducted in the Discipline of Evidence-Based Medici...