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Importance of using basic statistics adequately in clinical research
Rodrigues,Célio Fernando de Sousa; Lima,Fernando José Camello de; Barbosa,Fabiano TimbóAbstract Background and objective The inadequate use of basic statistics is the main responsible for scientific article misinterpretation. The purpose of this review article was to review some basic statistical topics to alert authors and readers about the importance of basic statistics proper reporting. Content A bibliographical and cross-sectional study was carried out, which analyzed publications in books an...
Accuracy of ultrasound to detect thrombosis in pregnancy: A systematic review
Castro,Aldemar Araujo; Lima,Fernando José Camello de; Sousa-Rodrigues,Célio Fernando de; Barbosa,Fabiano TimbóSummary Objective: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound to detect deep--vein thrombosis in pregnant patients. Method: We searched Pubmed, LILACS, Scopus, Google Scholar and System for Information on Grey Literature from inception to April 2016. The reference lists of the included studies were analyzed. Original articles from accuracy studies that analyzed ultrasonography to diagnose deep-vein thro...
Use of SGLT-2 inhibitors in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Santos,Leyna Leite; Lima,Fernando José Camello de; Sousa-Rodrigues,Célio Fernando de; Barbosa,Fabiano TimbóSummary Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, with high morbidity and mortality rates, resulting in a greatly negative socioeconomic impact. Although there are several classes of oral antidiabetic agents, most of the patients are outside the therapeutic goal range. Objective: To review the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, f...
Effectiveness of combined regional-general anesthesia for reducing mortality in...
Barbosa,Fabiano Timbó; Cunha,Rafael Martins da; Ramos,Fernando Wagner da Silva; Lima,Fernando José Camello de; Rodrigues,Amanda Karine BarrosABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Neuraxial anesthesia (NA) has been used in association with general anesthesia (GA) for coronary artery bypass; however, anticoagulation during surgery makes us question the viability of benefits by the risk of epidural hematoma. The aim of this study was to perform a meta-analyzes examining the efficacy of NA associated with GA compared to GA alone for coronary artery bypass...