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Protocolos de sedação versus interrupção diária de sedação: uma revisão sistemática e metanálise

RESUMO Objetivo: Revisar, de forma sistemática, os estudos que compararam um protocolo com alvo de sedação leve e a interrupção diária da sedação, bem como realizar uma metanálise com os dados apresentados nestes estudos. Métodos: Foram realizadas buscas nas bases de dados Medline, Scopus e W...

Selective laser trabeculoplasty as an initial treatment option for open-angle glaucoma

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 79 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT Although eye drops are frequently used as an initial treatment option for open angle glaucoma (OAG), side effects, and poor adherence, among others, may compromise treatment efficacy. In this scenario, laser trabeculoplasty is an interesting therapeutic option for open angle glaucoma cases. Comm...

Psychotropics in different causes of itch: systematic review with controlled studies

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (6), 2016
Abstract Among the wide range of symptoms neglected or resistant to conventional treatments in clinical practice, itch is emerging gradually as a theme to be studied. Itch complaints and the negative effects in the quality of life are observed in several medical fields. Although the partially obscure pat...

El SPRINT en la práctica médica: ¿es momento de modificar el manejo de la hipertensión arterial en Latinoamérica?

Arch. cardiol. Méx; 86 (4), 2016
Resumen El presente documento analiza la factibilidad de la implementación de los resultados del ensayo clínico SPRINT, la necesidad de replantear las guías de práctica clínica (GPC) para el manejo de la hipertensión arterial y los costos asociados a su aplicabilidad en la práctica diaria. El SPRI...

Chemotherapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer in the elderly population

Säo Paulo med. j; 134 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Approximately 50% of patients with newly diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are over 70 years of age at diagnosis. Despite this fact, these patients are underrepresented in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). As a consequence, the most appropriate regimens for these pati...

Anabolic steroids for rehabilitation after hip fracture in older people

Säo Paulo med. j; 134 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Hip fracture occurs predominantly in older people, many of whom are frail and undernourished. After hip fracture surgery and rehabilitation, most patients experience a decline in mobility and function. Anabolic steroids, the synthetic derivatives of the male hormone testosterone, h...

Minimum anesthetic volume in regional anesthesia by using ultrasound-guidance

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (5), 2016
Abstract The ultrasound guidance in regional anesthesia ensures the visualization of needle placement and the spread of Local Anesthetics. Over the past few years there was a substantial interest in determining the Minimum Effective Anesthetic Volume necessary to accomplish surgical anesthesia. The preci...

Guide wire-assisted cannulation versus conventional contrast to prevent pancreatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis based on randomized control trials

Objective: Through this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aim to clarify the differences between these two techniques, thus improving primary success cannulation and reducing complications during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, primarily pancreatitis. Methods: A comprehensive search...

Treatment of brain metastases