São Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina
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Meta Analysis
Effectiveness and safety of tocilizumab for COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
Tocilizumab is an anti-human interleukin 6 receptor monoclonal antibody that has been used to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, there is no consensus on its efficacy for the treatment of COVID-19. ⋯ osf.io/qe4fs.
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Meta Analysis
Quality analysis of prior systematic reviews of carpal tunnel syndrome: an overview of the literature.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition greatly affects patients' quality of life and ability to work. Systematic reviews provide useful information for treatment and health decisions. ⋯ CRD42020172328 (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020172328).
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Meta Analysis
Ultrasound techniques for the detection of developmental dysplasia of the hip: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) encompasses a broad spectrum of hip pathologies, including femoral or acetabular dysplasia, hip instability, or both. According to the medical literature, ultrasonography is the most reliable diagnostic method for DDH. Several techniques for the assessment of hips in newborns and infants, using ultrasonography, have been described. ⋯ Identifier: CRD42020189686 at the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (identifier: CRD42020189686).