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Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1250454

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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate resin- and bioceramic root canal sealers affect postoperative intensity and pain occurrence. Material and Methods: From the electronic databases, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, ISI have been used to perform systematic literature until September 2020. Electronic titles were managed using the Endnote X8 software. They performed searches with mesh terms. Two reviewers blindly and independently extracted data from studies that included data for data extraction. Results: A total of 186 potentially relevant titles and abstracts were found. Finally, four studies were included. Pain score was (RR = -0.20; 95% CI -1.09-0.68; p= 0.65). This result showed no statistically significant difference for the resin-based and bioceramic root canal sealers after 24 hours between the VAS scores. Conclusion: Postoperative pain was low in Patients requiring root canal retreatment and obturated with resin-based or bioceramic-based sealers without extrusion beyond the apex. No differences were observed between postoperative pain in resin-based and bioceramic root canal sealers 24 and 48 hours postoperatively.


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Pain, Postoperative , Root Canal Filling Materials , Root Canal Obturation/instrumentation , Endodontics , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods , Composite Resins , Systematic Reviews as Topic
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Rev. argent. coloproctología ; 31(3): 104-109, sept. 2020.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1128571

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Contexto y Antecedentes: LADIES TRIAL es uno de los ensayos más importantes referidos a peritonitis diverticular. A pesar de este y otros ensayos publicados, aún se debate cuáles son los procedimientos adecuados para cada escenario de peritonitis diverticular, haciendo necesaria una revisión profunda de la metodología empleada en los ensayos para validar u objetar sus conclusiones. Objetivos: Analizar la metodología empleada en el diseño, aplicación, análisis de resultados y conclusiones de sus publicaciones. Secundariamente, colaborar en el mejoramiento de la investigación de la peritonitis diverticular y facilitar el análisis del tema por parte de los lectores. Métodos: Se analizaron las partes centrales de toda investigación, desde la pregunta de investigación, elaboración de hipótesis, operacionalización de variables y diseño del ensayo, análisis estadístico de resultados y conclusiones. Se buscaron errores, sesgos y debilidades que pudiesen objetar los hallazgos del estudio. Resultados: LADIES se trató de un estudio randomizado, abierto con análisis de superioridad según intención de tratar modificada en aquellos casos de incumplimiento de los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Su diseño fue en general correcto, aunque en su aplicación se detectaron errores, debilidades y sesgos. En cuanto a resultados LOLA mostró que en Hinchey III el lavado laparoscópico tiene mayor morbimortalidad temprana que la sigmoidectomía, con un tiempo operatorio menor. Por su parte, DIVA mostró que en Hinchey III y IV la anastomosis primaria tiene mayor sobrevida libre de ostomía con menor morbilidad, combinando la cirugía inicial y cierre ostomía, respecto de la operación de Hartmann. Conclusiones: El no haber llegado al tamaño de muestra calculado hizo que solo grandes diferencias consiguieran significancia estadística. Las bajas frecuencias de eventos adversos acentuaron este problema metodológico. La especialización de los centros y cirujanos intervinientes, como la exclusión de pacientes hemodinámicamente inestables o bajo corticoterapia comprometieron su validación externa.


Background: LADIES TRIAL is considered one of the most important trials related to diverticular peritonitis. Its protocol and results were published in 2010, 2015, 2017, and 2019. Despite this one and other published trials, the proper procedures for each diverticular peritonitis scenario are still being debated, a thorough review of the methodology used in this trial is necessary to validate or reject their conclusions. Aim: To analyze the methodology used in the design, application, analysis of results, and conclusions of all LADIES TRIAL publications. Secondly, to collaborate in the improvement of the research about diverticular peritonitis and to facilitate its analysis by the readers. Methods: The central parts of a research trial were analyzed, from the research question, hypothesis development, operationalization of variables and trial design, statistical analysis of results, to conclusions. Errors, biases and weaknesses were searched for to try and challenge the trial's findings. Results: LADIES was a randomized, open-label, superiority trial analyzed according to intention to treat modified in cases of non-compliance with the inclusion-exclusion criteria. Its design was generally correct, although errors, weaknesses, and biases were detected in its application. Regarding results, LOLA showed that, in Hinchey 3, laparoscopic lavage has a higher rate in early morbidity and mortality than sigmoidectomy, but with a shorter operative time. For its part, DIVA showed that, in Hinchey 3 and 4, the primary anastomosis has higher ostomy-free survival with less morbidity, combining the initial surgery and ostomy closure, compared to the Hartmann procedure. Conclusions: Not having reached the sample size calculated in its design implies that only large effect differences achieved statistical significance. The low frequencies of adverse events accentuated this methodological problem. The specialization of the intervening centers and surgeons, the exclusion of hemodynamically unstable patients or patients undergoing steroid therapy, compromised the external validation of their findings.


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Humans , Peritonitis/surgery , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods , Multicenter Studies as Topic/methods , Diverticulitis, Colonic/surgery , Evaluation of Research Programs and Tools , Intestinal Perforation/surgery , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Multicenter Studies as Topic/statistics & numerical data
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Clín. Méd ; 17(3): 157-162, jul.-set. 2019.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1284217

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Os métodos de escore de propensão são a probabilidade de um sujeito receber um tratamento condicional em um conjunto de características de base (confundidores), sendo usado para comparar pacientes com distribuição similar de fatores de confusão, de modo que a diferença nos resultados forneça estimativa imparcial do efeito do tratamento. Esta revisão mostra os conceitos básicos dos escore de propensão e fornece orientação na implementação de métodos de propensão, além de outros, como estratificação, ponderação e ajuste de covariáveis, tornando-se uma guia prático para o clínico


The propensity score methods are the probability of a subject receiving conditional treatment on a set of baseline characteristics (confounders), and are used to compare patients with similar confounding distributions, so that the difference in results provides an unbiased estimate of the treatment effect. This review shows the basic concepts of propensity scores, and provides guidelines for the implementation of propensity methods, and others based on it, such as stratification, weighting, and adjustment of covariables, becoming a practical guide for the clinician


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Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods , Observational Studies as Topic/methods , Propensity Score , Confounding Factors, Epidemiologic , Statistics as Topic/methods , Methodology as a Subject
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Rev. méd. Maule ; 34(1): 48-56, ago. 2019. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1372298

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In the era of diseases with highly efficacious treatments, the publication of randomized noninferiority clinical trials is increasingly frequent. However, users of medical literature are less familiar with this type of studies. The aim of this article is to give an introduction to the critical assessment of noninferiority clinical trials, through the solving of a therapeutic dilemma, which will be addressed through the analysis of a recently published trial of this type.


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Humans , Female , Adult , Publications/statistics & numerical data , Research Design , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods , Surveys and Questionnaires , Mortality , Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic/standards , Quality Improvement
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Rev. bras. anestesiol ; 69(3): 299-306, May-June 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1013417

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Abstract Background and objective: The systematic review of randomized clinical trials is crucial to assess the safety and effectiveness of intermediate procedures. The objective of this article is to present a tutorial for the planning and execution of systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trial studies. Method: The systematic literature review is the type of research that organizes, criticizes, and integrates available evidence published in the health field. Systematization leads to less bias, however, the quality of systematic reviews may not always be perceived due to the way it is described in the articles. The information disclosed in the articles is not always free of bias. The steps for carrying out a systematic review include design, protocol registration, implementation, mathematical analysis of results, and dissemination. PRISMA statement has improved the quality of systematic review reports by providing a list of items to be described, and this article emphasizes the key steps for performing a systematic review of interventions. Conclusion: The evidence generated through a systematic review can provide the clinician with greater confidence in decision making at the moment of clinical practice and optimize the benefits to his patients, serving as a tool to assist managers in making decisions regarding the implementation of new strategies for the health of the population.


Resumo Justificativa e objetivo: A revisão sistemática de ensaios clínicos randomizados é crucial para avaliar a segurança e a efetividade das intervenções médicas. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar um tutorial para o planejamento e execução de revisões sistemáticas e metanálises de estudos de ensaios clínicos randomizados. Método: A revisão sistemática da literatura é o tipo de pesquisa que organiza, critica e integra as evidências disponíveis publicadas na áera da saúde. A sistematização leva a menos vieses, entretanto a qualidade das revisões sistemáticas nem sempre pode ser percebida devido à forma como têm sido descritas nos artigos. A informação divulgada nos artigos nem sempre está livre de vieses. Os passos para a revisão sistemática incluem o delineamento, o registro do protocolo, a execução, a análise matemática dos resultados e a divulgação. O PRISMA statement melhorou a qualidade dos relatos das revisões sistemáticas, pois fornece uma lista de itens a serem descritos, e este artigo enfatiza os principais passos para a execução de uma revisão sistemática de intervenção. Conclusão: A evidência gerada por meio de uma revisão sistemática pode propiciar ao médico maior confiança na tomada de decisões no momento da prática clínica, aprimorar os benefícios aos seus pacientes e servir como ferramenta para auxiliar os gestores na tomada de decisões quanto à implantação de novas estratégias em prol da saúde da população.


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Humans , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods , Systematic Reviews as Topic , Anesthesia/methods , Meta-Analysis as Topic , Anesthesiology
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 34(1): 86-93, jan.-mar. 2019. tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-994552

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Introdução: Em dois estudos prévios, avaliou-se a qualidade dos ensaios clínicos aleatórios (ECAs) com a participação de pelo menos um cirurgião plástico, em dois períodos: 1966 a 2003 e 2004 a 2008. O objetivo é avaliar a evolução da qualidade das publicações de ECAs por cirurgiões plásticos no período subsequente de cinco anos, de 2009 a 2013. Métodos: ECAs publicados de 2009 a 2013, em língua inglesa, com a participação de pelo menos um cirurgião plástico, foram identificados por busca eletrônica e classificados quanto ao sigilo de alocação, por dois avaliadores independentes. Os estudos com sigilo de alocação adequado tiveram a qualidade avaliada por dois avaliadores, utilizando-se a Lista de Delphi e a Escala de Qualidade de Jadad. Resultados: Dos 6.997 estudos identificados, 261 foram classificados quanto ao sigilo de alocação. Destes, 43 (16,47%) tinham sigilo de alocação adequado. Segundo a avaliação pela Lista de Delphi, houve melhora, em relação a 1966-2003, nos itens "características mais importantes do prognóstico" (p < 0,001), "uso de avaliador independente" (p = 0,0029) e "medidas de variabilidade e estimativa de pontos para a variável primária" (p = 0,0057); não houve diferença em relação a 2004-2008. Quanto à Escala de Qualidade de Jadad, houve um aumento dos escores em relação a 1996-2003 (p < 0,0004), mas também sem diferença significante em relação ao período 2004-2008. Conclusão: Não houve diferença na qualidade das publicações de ECAs por cirurgiões plásticos no período de 2009 a 2013, em relação aos cinco anos anteriores (2004 a 2008). Entretanto, ambos os períodos apresentaram maior qualidade quando comparados ao período de 1966 a 2003.


Introduction: In two previous studies, the quality of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) with the participation of at least one plastic surgeon was assessed in two periods: from 1966 to 2003 and from 2004 to 2008. The objective is to evaluate the evolution of the quality of RCTs published by plastic surgeons in the subsequent five-year period, from 2009 to 2013. Methods: RCTs published from 2009 to 2013, in English, with the participation of at least one plastic surgeon, were identified by an electronic search and classified according to allocation concealment by two independent evaluators. The quality of the studies with adequate allocation concealment was evaluated by two evaluators using the Delphi List and the Jadad Scale. Results: Of the 6,997 identified studies, 261 were classified according to allocation concealment. Of these, 43 (16.47%) had adequate allocation concealment. According to an assessment conducted using the Delphi List, there was an improvement in the items "most important characteristics of the prognosis" (p < 0.001), "use of an independent evaluator" (p = 0.0029), and "measures of variability and estimation of points for the primary variable" (p = 0.0057) compared to the 1966-2003 assessment ; there was no difference in the assessment of the same items from 2004-2008. Regarding the Jadad Scale, there was an increase in the scores from 2009 to 2013 compared to the 1996-2003 period (p < 0.0004); however, there was no significant difference in the 2004-2008 period. Conclusion: There was no difference in the quality of the RCTs published by plastic surgeons in the 2009-2013 period compared to the previous five-year period (2004 to 2008). However, both periods indicated higher quality compared to the 1966-2003 period.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Surgery, Plastic/adverse effects , Surgery, Plastic/methods , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/ethics , Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms/statistics & numerical data
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Rev. gaúch. enferm ; 39: e20170257, 2018. graf
Article in English | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-960827

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Abstract OBJECTIVE Randomized clinical trial protocol to evaluate the incidence of radial artery occlusion with two different arterial compression devices after transradial procedures. METHODS Barbeau's test will be performed in adults scheduled to undergo transradial interventional procedures. Those with A, B, or C plethysmographic patterns will be selected. At the end of the procedure, patients will be randomly assigned (1:1) to receive patent haemostasis with TR Band™ device or conventional haemostasis with an elastic adhesive bandage. The primary outcome is the incidence of radial artery occlusion. Secondary outcomes are Barbeau's test curve change, additional time to achieve haemostasis, incidence of bleeding at the puncture site, pain severity, development of arteriovenous fistula, radial pseudo aneurysm, any access-site complication requiring vascular surgery intervention and costs between the two devices. DISCUSSION The results of this trial should provide valuable additional information on the best approach for haemostasis after transradial percutaneous cardiovascular interventions.


Resumen OBJETIVO Protocolo de ensayo clínico randomizado para evaluar la incidencia de oclusión de la arteria radial con dos dispositivos de compresión arterial después de pasar por procedimientos transradiales. MÉTODO Se realizará el test de Barbeau en adultos que están esperando una intervención transradial. Se seleccionarán aquellos con padrones pletismográficos A, B o C. Al final del procedimiento, se dividirán a los pacientes de forma aleatoria (1:1) para recibir la hemostasia patente con dispositivo TR Band™ o hemostasia convencional con vendaje elástico adhesivo. El resultado primario es la incidencia de oclusión de la arteria radial. Los resultados secundarios son la alteración de la curva del test de Barbeau, tiempo adicional para alcanzar la hemostasia, incidencia de sangrado en el local de la punción, intensidad del dolor, desarrollo de una fístula arteriovenosa, pseudoaneurisma, cualquier complicación en el lugar de acceso que necesite intervención quirúrgica vascular y costos entre ambos dispositivos. DISCUSIÓN Los resultados de este estudio deben proporcionar informaciones adicionales valiosas sobre un mejor enfoque para la hemostasia luego de intervenciones cardiovasculares percutáneas transradiales.


Resumo OBJETIVO Protocolo de ensaio clínico randomizado para avaliar a incidência de oclusão da artéria radial com dois dispositivos diferentes de compressão arterial após procedimentos transradiais. MÉTODOS O teste de Barbeau será realizado em adultos que serão submetidos a procedimentos de intervenção transradial previamente agendados. Aqueles com padrões pletismográficos A, B ou C serão selecionados. No final do procedimento, os pacientes serão distribuídos aleatoriamente (1:1) para receber hemostasia patente com dispositivo TR Band™ ou hemostasia convencional com bandagem elástica adesiva. O desfecho primário é a incidência da oclusão da artéria radial. Os desfechos secundários são alteração da curva do teste de Barbeau, tempo adicional para atingir a hemostasia, incidência de sangramento no local da punção, intensidade da dor, desenvolvimento de fístula arteriovenosa, pseudoaneurisma, qualquer complicação no local de acesso que necessite intervenção cirúrgica vascular e custos entre os dois dispositivos. DISCUSSÃO: Os resultados deste estudo devem fornecer informações adicionais valiosas sobre a melhor abordagem para a hemostasia após intervenções cardiovasculares percutâneas transradiais.


Subject(s)
Humans , Cardiac Catheterization/adverse effects , Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary/adverse effects , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods , Hemostatic Techniques/instrumentation , Compression Bandages , Hemorrhage/therapy , Brazil , Oximetry , Cardiac Catheterization/methods , Punctures , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/ethics , Clinical Protocols , Radial Artery/injuries , Collateral Circulation , Patient Selection , Hand/blood supply , Hemorrhage/etiology
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Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc ; 32(4): 318-337, July-Aug. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-897923

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Abstract Objective: To assess methodological quality of the randomized controlled trials of physiotherapy in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting in the intensive care unit. Methods: The studies published until May 2015, in MEDLINE, Cochrane and PEDro were included. The primary outcome extracted was proper filling of the Cochrane Collaboration's tool's items and the secondary was suitability to the requirements of the CONSORT Statement and its extension. Results: From 807 studies identified, 39 were included. Most at CONSORT items showed a better adequacy after the statement's publication. Studies with positive outcomes presented better methodological quality. Conclusion: The methodological quality of the studies has been improving over the years. However, many aspects can still be better designed.


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Humans , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods , Coronary Artery Bypass/rehabilitation , Physical Therapy Modalities/organization & administration , Evaluation Studies as Topic , Postoperative Care/methods , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/standards , Physical Therapy Modalities/statistics & numerical data , Intensive Care Units/statistics & numerical data
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Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr ; 17(1): e3188, 13/01/2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-914207

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Objective: To compare the effectiveness of a traditional educational intervention with other two based on the implementation intentions psychological model on clinical and cognitive aspects related to the oral health of schoolchildren. Material and Methods: A sample of 160 children aged 7-10 years was divided into three groups: control (CG), Intervention 1 (IG1) and Intervention 2 (IG2). Plaque index (PI), gingival bleeding index (GBI) and knowledge on the oral health of schoolchildren were collected at baseline, 30, 60 and 120 days. All groups participated in educational lectures and had individual tooth brushing supervision and children from IG1 and IG2 participated in a self-regulatory strategy called implementation intentions aimed at facilitating behavior of brushing teeth at least three times a day. In addition, children from IG2 participated in a collaborative implementation intentions strategy with their parents in order motivate them to develop the behavior with their children. Results: All groups showed reductions in PI and GBI values and improvements in oral health knowledge, but IG1 and IG2 showed statistically significant differences in these variables compared to CG. Conclusion: The use of the Implementation Intentions psychological model in oral health educational programs showed a greater impact on the knowledge about oral health and plaque index of schoolchildren compared to traditional educational programs.


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Child , Effectiveness , Health Education, Dental/methods , Psychological Theory , Psychology, Experimental/methods , Analysis of Variance , Brazil , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods , Surveys and Questionnaires , Toothbrushing
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São Paulo; s.n; s.n; 2017. 92p graf, tab.
Thesis in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-876411

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Atherosclerosis, one major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, is a complex and multifactorial disease that involves three mainly conditions: chronic inflammation, dyslipidemia and oxidative stress. Although statins are the first-line therapy for LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering, the efficacy of cardiovascular events prevention is limited to 30-40%. This residual risk brought attention to the need of new therapies and clinical targets beyond LDL-C, such as inflammation and oxidative stress. Importantly, suboptimal treatment and/or statin discontinuation due to adverse effects have also been a very challenging clinical problem. Complementary diet therapy can be an effective and safe approach to support pharmacological treatment, especially when drugs alone are insufficient to attenuate risk factors and/or the recommended dose is not well tolerated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of three bioactive components, namely omega-3 fatty acids, plant sterols and polyphenols, on markers of dyslipidemia, inflammation and oxidative stress in patients treated with statins. A randomized, crossover clinical study was carried out, with the participation of 53 subjects. At each intervention period, study participants received a packaged for the functional or control treatment. Functional treatment consisted of fish oil (1.7 g of EPA+DHA/day), chocolate containing plant sterols (2.2 g/day) and green tea (two tea sachets/day). Control treatment consisted of soy oil softgels, regular chocolate and anise tea. After 6 weeks of intervention, functional treatment reduced plasma LDL-C (-13.7% ± 3.7, p=0.002) and C-reactive protein (-35.5% ± 5.9, p=0.027). Plasma triacylglycerol (-15.68% ± 5.94, p=0.02) and MDA (-40.98% ± 6.74, p=0.04) were reduced in subgroups of patients (n=23) with baseline values above the median (93 mg/dL and 2.23 umol/L, respectively). Analysis of lathosterol and campesterol in plasma suggested that intensity of LDL-C reduction was influenced by cholesterol absorption rate rather than its endogenous synthesis. After multivariate analysis, patients identified as "good responders" to supplementation (n=10) were recruited for a pilot protocol of statin dose reduction with complementary diet therapy. Responders received the functional treatment for 12 weeks: standard statin therapy was kept during the first 6 weeks and reduced by 50% from weeks 6 to 12. No difference was observed for plasma lipids and inflammation biomarkers, cholesterol efflux capacity or HDL particle number after statin dose reduction when compared to standard therapy. Although limited by the small sample size, our study demonstrates the potential for a new therapeutic approach combining lower statin dose and specific dietary compounds. This may be particularly helpful for the many patients with, and at risk for, CVD who cannot tolerate high-dose statin therapy


A aterosclerose, uma importante causa mundial de morbidade e mortalidade, é uma doença complexa e multifatorial que envolve três principais condições: inflamação crônica, dislipidemia e estresse oxidativo. Embora as estatinas sejam fármacos de primeira linha para redução de LDL colesterol (LDL-C), sua eficácia na prevenção de eventos cardiovasculares é limitadada a 30-40%. Este risco cardiovascular residual evidencia a necessidade de novas terapias e marcadores clínicos que vão além do LDL-C, como inflamação e estresse oxidativo. Não obstante, tratamento subótimo e/ou interrupção do uso de estatinas devido à ocorrencia de efeitos adversos também é um grave obstáculo na clínica médica. Neste contexto, a terapia dietética complementar representa uma abordagem efetiva e segura para o suporte do tratamento farmacológico, especialmente quando as drogas são insuficientes para atenuar fatores de risco e/ou quando a dose recomendada não é bem tolerada. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o efeito de três compostos bioativos - ácidos graxos ômega 3, fitosteróis e polifenóis - sobre marcadores de inflamação, lipemia e estresse oxidativo em indivíduos tradados com estatinas. Foi realizado um estudo clínico randomizado, de delineamento crossover, com a participação de 53 voluntários. A cada período de intervenção, os participantes receberam um tratamento funcional ou controle. O tratamento funcional foi composto por cápsulas de óleo de peixe (1.7 g/dia de EPA+DHA), chocolate contendo fitosteróis (2.2 g/dia) e chá verde (dois sachês/dia). O tratamento controle foi composto por cápsulas de óleo de soja, chocolate sem adição de fitosteróis e chá de anis. Após 6 semanas de intervenção, o tratamento funcional reduziu a concentração plasmática de LDL-C (-13.7% ± 3.7, p=0.002) e proteína C-reativa (-35.5% ± 5.9, p=0.027). Triglicerídeos (- 15.68% ± 5.94, p=0.02) e malondialdeído (-40.98% ± 6.74, p=0.04) foram reduzidas apenas em subgrupos de indivíduos que apresentavam valores basais acima da mediana (93 mg/dL e 2.23 umol/L, respectivamente). A análise de latosterol e campesterol no plasma sugeriu que a intensidade da redução de LDL-C não foi influenciada pela síntese endógena de colesterol, mas sim pela taxa de absorção. Após análise multivariada dos resultados, pacientes identificados como "good responders" à suplementação (n=10) foram recrutados para um estudo piloto de redução da dosagem da estatina, aliado à terapia dietética complementar. Estes pacientes receberam o tratamento funcional por 12 semanas: durante as 6 primeiras semanas mantevese a dosagem de estatina, que em seguida foi reduzida em 50% das semanas 6 a 12. Não foram observadas diferenças para os marcadores plasmáticos de lipídeos, inflamação, capacidade de efluxo de colesterol ou número de partículas de HDL após a redução da dose de estatina, quando comparada à terapia convencional. Embora limitado pelo reduzido número de pacientes, o estudo demonstra o potencial para uma nova abordagem terapêutica, combinando reduzida dose de estatina com específicos compostos bioativos. Esta pode ser uma importante alternativa para muitos pacientes em risco cardiovascular e que são intolerantes à terapia com altas doses de estatina.


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Humans , Male , Female , Biomarkers , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods , Atherosclerosis/pathology , Phytosterols/analysis , Fatty Acids, Omega-3/analysis , Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/analysis , Polyphenols/analysis
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Evid. actual. práct. ambul ; 20(1): 22-25, 2017.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1140548

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Un ensayo clínico aleatorizado por conglomerados se da cuando se aleatorizan grupos (clusters) de individuos a las distintas ramas. Puede ser la única o mejor opción de diseño ante determinadas circunstancias: si hay un claro agrupamiento (biológico o funcional) en donde algunos individuos de análisis son más parecidos entre sí que otros; si las intervenciones a evaluar se realizan a nivel del conglomerado; cuando hay riesgo de contaminación; o por practicidad, costos o conveniencia. Entre los problemas más importantes que conllevan se encuentran posibles sesgos (especialmente cuando el reclutamiento de los individuos se realiza luego de la aleatorización, o no existe ceguera), así como mayor complejidad en el diseño y análisis. Asimismo, si no se tienen en cuenta la agrupación de individuos por conglomerados para el cálculo del tamaño muestral o del análisis de los datos, se podrían obtener resultados incorrectos. Estos estudios deben explicitar, además de lo habitualmente reportado: por qué se decidió realizar un diseño por conglomerados; si los objetivos, intervenciones y puntos finales a evaluar apuntan a nivel del conglomerado, individual, o ambos; describir los criterios de inclusión a nivel del conglomerado e individual; mostrar cómo se hicieron el cálculo del tamaño muestral y los análisis considerando los conglomerados; aclarar si los pacientes, profesionales actuantes e investigadores estaban ciegos a las ramas de investigación; y discutir la generalizabilidad de los resultados, entre otros. Si bien tienen mayor complejidad, estos estudios son cada vez más frecuentes. Es un diseño muy útil si está bien desarrollado y es importante conocer sus particularidades. (AU)


We perform a cluster randomized controlled trial when we randomize groups (or clusters) of individuals (whether humans, cells, or clinics) to different study arms, and not simply individuals. It can be the only or best study design option in certain circum-stances: if there is a clear grouping, when some subjects of analysis are more similar among them than the rest; if interventions to be evaluated are made at cluster level; when there is risk of "contamination" or cross-over; or because of practicality, costs or convenience according to researchers judgment. Cluster trials are associated with important issues: risk of bias (especially when individuals recruitment is made after randomization, or if there was no blinding); and the need of more complex design and analysis. If we do not take clusters into account in the sample size estimation and data analysis, we could get misleading results.When reporting these studies, researchers should make explicit (in addition to standard reporting requirements): the rationale for a cluster design; if the objectives, interventions and endpoints are for clusters, individuals or both; the inclusion criteria for clusters and individuals; how they did sample size estimations and data analysis considering cluster design; if patients, health care profes-sionals and researchers were blind; and if results can be generalized. Even though cluster randomized controlled trials are more complex, these studies are increasingly common. It is a very useful design, if correctly done. And it is important to understand its main characteristics. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods , Cluster Sampling , Cluster Analysis , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/classification , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/ethics , Selection Bias , Epidemiologic Study Characteristics
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Rev. bras. ter. intensiva ; 28(3): 256-260, jul.-set. 2016. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-796157

ABSTRACT

RESUMO Os diferentes delineamentos de pesquisa apresentam diversas vantagens e limitações, inerentes às suas características principais. O conhecimento sobre o emprego adequado de cada um deles é de grande importância na aplicabilidade da epidemiologia clínica. Em terapia intensiva, uma classificação hierárquica dos delineamentos, sem compreender suas peculiaridades neste contexto, pode muitas vezes ser errônea, devendo-se atentar para problemas corriqueiros em ensaios clínicos randomizados e em revisões sistemáticas/metanálises, que abordem questões clínicas referentes a cuidados de pacientes gravemente enfermos.


ABSTRACT Different research designs have various advantages and limitations inherent to their main characteristics. Knowledge of the proper use of each design is of great importance to understanding the applicability of research findings to clinical epidemiology. In intensive care, a hierarchical classification of designs can often be misleading if the characteristics of the design in this context are not understood. One must therefore be alert to common problems in randomized clinical trials and systematic reviews/meta-analyses that address clinical issues related to the care of the critically ill patient.


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Humans , Research Design , Critical Illness/therapy , Critical Care/methods , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods , Intensive Care Units
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Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.) ; 28(4): 276-281, jul.-ago.2015. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-776151

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A insuficiência cardíaca (IC) é a via final de todas as cardiopatias. Com o avanço tecnológico, asobrevida do cardiopata vem aumentando. Paralelamente observa-se o aumento da incidência da IC. Há poucosdados em relação à evolução tecnológica e seu real impacto na mortalidade desses pacientes. Objetivo: Avaliar a evolução dos índices de internações hospitalares em pacientes adultos com insuficiência cardíaca, taxa de permanência e mortalidade no Sistema Único de Saúde. Métodos: Os dados foram obtidos no DATASUS, referentes ao período de 2001 a 2012. Foram avaliados: a incidência de internações hospitalares gerais e por IC, a média de permanência, a mortalidade e o custo hospitalar, estratificados por sexo, faixa etária e local de internação hospitalar.Resultados: No período estudado ocorreram 91272037 internações hospitalares, sendo 3,96% por IC. Pacientes do sexo masculino corresponderam a 50,76%. O número absoluto de internações por IC diminuiu de 379463 em 2001 para 240 280 em 2012. A média de permanência global foi 5,8 dias em 2001 e 6,6 dias em 2012. A taxa de mortalidade esteve em ascensão, iniciando com 6,58% em 2001 e chegando a 9,5% em 2012 (aumento de 46,1%). O custo da AIH média aumentou de R$ 519,54 em 2001 para R$ 1209,56 em 2012 (aumento de 132,8%). Conclusão: Mesmo com a diminuição das internações hospitalares, a IC é uma síndrome de elevado custo para o Sistema Único de Saúde, com elevados índices de mortalidade que paradoxalmente aumentaram ao longo do tempo apesar do avanço tecnológico ocorrido...


Heart failure (HF) is the final common event of all cardiac diseases. Technological advances have allowed for significant improvement to survival rates in cardiac patients. Correspondingly, an increase in the HF incidence has been observed. Few dataare available on technological advances and their actual impact on the mortality rate of these patients. Objective: To assess the progress of hospital admission rates of adult patients with heart failure, average length of stay and mortality rate in the Brazilian SUS (Unified Health System). Methods: DATASUS data for the 2001-2012 period were obtained. An assessment was performed of data such as all-cause hospital admissions and heart failure-related admissions, average length of stay in hospital, mortality rate and hospital costs, after being stratified by sex, age and place of hospitalization. Results: Over the study period, there have been 91,272,037 hospital admissions, of which 3.96% were due to HF. Male patients accounted for 50.76%. The absolute number of HF-related hospital admissions decreased from 379,463, in 2001, to 240,280, in 2012. The average overall stay in hospital was 5.8 days, in 2001, and 6.6 days, in 2012. The mortality rate was on the rise, from 6.58%, in 2001, to 9.5%, in 2012 (a 46.1% increase). The average cost of AH increased from R$ 519.54, in 2001, to R$ 1,209.56, in 2012 (a 132.8% increase). Conclusion: Despite the decline in hospital admissions, HF is a highly costly syndrome for the Brazilian Unified Health System, with high mortality rates, which paradoxically increased over time, despite technological advances...


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Brazil/epidemiology , Death , Hospitalization , Heart Failure/epidemiology , Unified Health System/statistics & numerical data , Age Factors , Drug Therapy , Evidence-Based Medicine , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods , Sex Factors , Treatment Outcome
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Arch. endocrinol. metab. (Online) ; 59(3): 259-264, 06/2015. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-751323

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Pituitary apoplexy is characterized by sudden increase in pituitary gland volume secondary to ischemia and/or necrosis, usually in a pituitary adenoma. Most cases occur during the 5th decade of life, predominantly in males and in previously unknown clinically non-functioning pituitary adenomas. There are some predisposing factors as arterial hypertension, anticoagulant therapy and major surgery. Clinical picture comprises headache, visual impairment, cranial nerve palsies and hypopituitarism. Most cases improve with both surgical and expectant management and the best approach in the acute phase is still controversial. Surgery, usually by transsphenoidal route, is indicated if consciousness and/or vision are impaired, despite glucocorticoid replacement and electrolyte support. Pituitary function is impaired in most patients before apoplexy and ACTH deficiency is common, which makes glucocorticoid replacement needed in most cases. Pituitary deficiencies, once established, usually do not recover, regardless the treatment. Sellar imaging and endocrinological function must be periodic reevaluated. Arch Endocrinol Metab. 2015;59(3):259-64.


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Humans , Male , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Models, Statistical , Prostate-Specific Antigen/blood , Prostatic Neoplasms/pathology , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods , Salvage Therapy/methods , Computer Simulation , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local , Prostatic Neoplasms/drug therapy , Salvage Therapy/standards , Treatment Outcome
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Femina ; 43(1)jan.-fev. 2015.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-754434

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Os ensaios clínicos constituem-se numa poderosa ferramenta para a avaliação de intervenções para a saúde. Na avaliação crítica de um ensaio clínico randomizado, devemos considerar o padrão de recrutamento e seleção, e os critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Trabalhos com critérios muito rígidos de inclusão são mais restritivos na generalização das conclusões. Cabe ao leitor decidir se as diferenças entre a população selecionada no estudo e a população que lhe interessa são importantes ou não.


Clinical trials constitute a powerful tool for the evaluation of interventions for health. In a critical analysis of a randomized clinical trial, we must consider the pattern of recruitment and selection, and the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The trials with very strict inclusion criteria are more restrictive in the generalization of the findings. The reader must decide whether the differences between the selected population in the study and the population of interest are important or not.


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Humans , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods , Biomedical Research/education , Biomedical Research/methods , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Research/education , Research/trends
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Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery ; : 422-423, 2015.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-157212

ABSTRACT

No abstract available.


Subject(s)
Humans , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods
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São Paulo; s.n; s.n; out. 2014. 162 p. tab, graf, ilus.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-836801

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Nos últimos vinte anos houve um aumento substancial no número de revisões sistemáticas e ensaios clínicos que avaliaram intervenções farmacêuticas para pacientes com doenças crônicas, em especial o diabetes. No entanto, existem poucos estudos que avaliam criticamente tais publicações, bem como modelos de prática desenvolvidos no contexto do sistema público de saúde brasileiro. O presente trabalho teve como objetivos avaliar revisões sistemáticas e ensaios clínicos controlados randomizados sobre serviços clínicos farmacêuticos para pacientes com diabetes e avaliar o efeito de modelo de colaboração médico- farmacêutico conduzido em ambulatório de cuidado secundário para pacientes com diabetes tipo 2 não controlada. Para tanto, busca abrangente da literatura foi conduzida nas bases de dados PubMed, SCOPUS, LILACS, Scielo e DOAJ por revisões sistemáticas e ensaios clínicos controlados randomizados. As revisões sistemáticas foram avaliadas em relação à qualidade da apresentação textual e metodológica, sendo identificados campos para melhorias futuras. A seguir, foi realizada uma descrição dos componentes-chave das intervenções e fontes de heterogeneidade clínica e metodológica entre os ensaios clínicos controlados randomizados. Ainda, foi conduzido um ensaio clinico controlado randomizado no ambulatório de doenças metabólicas do Hospital Universitário da Universidade de São Paulo, com duração de 12 meses, para 80 pacientes com diabetes tipo 2 não controlada. O grupo intervenção recebeu consultas farmacêuticas face a face, com suporte remoto por telefone. O farmacêutico realizou intervenções sistemáticas objetivando resolver ou prevenir problemas relacionados aos medicamentos. Os desfechos primários incluíram a redução e controle dos níveis de hemoglobina glicada. A busca bibliográfica identificou 101 registros, dos quais sete revisões completaram os critérios de inclusão. Em média, apenas dois terços dos itens sobre qualidade da apresentação textual e metodológica foram cumpridos nas publicações. Os problemas mais frequentes incluíram o não registo de protocolo do estudo, a ausência de lista dos estudos excluídos, e a falta de reconhecimento claro do conflito de interesses. A busca por ensaios clínicos randomizados de intervenções farmacêuticas identificou 2271 registros, sendo incluídos 24 na síntese qualitativa. A maioria dos estudos para pacientes com diabetes tipo 2 foi desenvolvida nos Estados Unidos, em ambulatório, com contato individual face a face. Todos realizaram intervenções educativas e o processo de uso dos medicamentos foi avaliado pela maioria deles. A amostra exibiu risco de viés incerto ou alto na maior parte dos itens avaliados, o que resultou em baixa qualidade metodológica. De um total de 80 pacientes, 73 completaram o ensaio clínico, sendo 36 do grupo intervenção e 37 do controle. Comparado ao cuidado usual, o grupo intervenção apresentou maior redução nos níveis de hemoglobina glicada, bem como aumento na taxa de controle da pressão arterial sistólica, na proporção de pacientes aderentes e na pontuação da adesão. Os resultados desta tese apontam que a qualidade da apresentação textual e a metodológica estavam abaixo do ideal entre as revisões e que melhoria no desenho e na descrição das revisões e dos estudos primários é necessária para garantir resultados mais robustos. Ainda, o modelo de cuidado proposto é viável e mais efetivo que o cuidado usual na redução da hemoglobina glicada em pacientes diabéticos tipo 2


Over the last twenty years, there was an important increase in the number of systematic reviews and clinical trials about pharmacist interventions in patients with chronic diseases, including diabetes. Nevertheless, few studies exist which assess critically such publications, as well as models of practice developed in the context of the Brazilian Public Health System. The study aimed to assess the systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials on clinical pharmacy services for patients with diabetes and to assess the effect of a pharmacist- physician collaborative care model for patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. For this, comprehensive literature search was performed in databases PubMed, SCOPUS, LILACS, Scielo and DOAJ for systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials. The systematic reviews were assessed for the reporting characteristics and methodological quality, been identified rooms for future improvements. The following, it was performed a description of the key components of pharmacist interventions and of the sources of clinical and methodological heterogeneity between randomized controlled trials. In addition, a 12-month randomized controlled trial of pharmacist-physician collaborative interventions for eighty diabetic patients was conducted at University Hospital of University of São Paulo. The pharmaceutical interviews were conducted face-to-face, with remote support by telephone. Pharmacist performed systematic interventions aiming to solve and prevent drug-related problem in the diabetic patients. The primary outcomes included the reduction and control of the levels of glycosylated hemoglobin. The literature search yielded 101 records, of which 7 reviews for diabetic patients satisfied the inclusion criteria. On average, only two-thirds of reporting and methodological quality items were fulfilled in included reviews. The most frequent problems included the non-registration of study protocol, the absence of a list of excluded studies, and unclear acknowledgment of the conflict of interests. The literature search for randomized clinical trials of pharmacist interventions identified 2271 records, 24 of them were included in the qualitative synthesis. The majority of studies was developed in the United States, in ambulatory, with individual contact face to face. All of them performed educational interventions and the process of use of the medications was assessed in the majority of them. The sample showed risk of bias uncertain or high in the majority of the items assessed, which resulted in low methodological quality. Of a total of 80 patients, 73 completed the clinical trial (37 of control and 36 of intervention). In comparison with the usual care, the intervention group presented higher reduction in the levels of glycosylated hemoglobin, as well as increase in the rate of control of the systolic blood pressure, in the proportion of adherent patients and in the score of the medication adherence. The results of this thesis point out that the report and methodological quality was below the ideal in the reviews and that improvement in the design and in the description of the reviews and of the primary studies is necessary to warrant results that are more robust. Still, the model of care proposed is viable and more effective than the usual care in reducing the levels of glycosylated hemoglobin in patients with diabetes type 2


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Pharmacists/classification , Review , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/metabolism , Glycated Hemoglobin/pharmacology , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods , Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services
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