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A new equation to estimate glomerular filtration rate
Background: Equations to estimate glomerular filtration rate (GFR) are routinely used to
assess kidney function. Current equations have limited precision and systematically …
assess kidney function. Current equations have limited precision and systematically …
The PRISMA extension statement for reporting of systematic reviews incorporating network meta-analyses of health care interventions: checklist and explanations
…, DM Caldwell, A Chaimani, CH Schmid… - Annals of internal …, 2015 - acpjournals.org
The PRISMA statement is a reporting guideline designed to improve the completeness of
reporting of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Authors have used this guideline …
reporting of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Authors have used this guideline …
[HTML][HTML] Estimating glomerular filtration rate from serum creatinine and cystatin C
Background Estimates of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) that are based on serum creatinine
are routinely used; however, they are imprecise, potentially leading to the overdiagnosis of …
are routinely used; however, they are imprecise, potentially leading to the overdiagnosis of …
Recommendations for examining and interpreting funnel plot asymmetry in meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials
Funnel plots, and tests for funnel plot asymmetry, have been widely used to examine bias in
the results of meta-analyses. Funnel plot asymmetry should not be equated with publication …
the results of meta-analyses. Funnel plot asymmetry should not be equated with publication …
Quantitative synthesis in systematic reviews
The final common pathway for most systematic reviews is a statistical summary of the data,
or meta-analysis. The complex methods used in meta-analyses should always be …
or meta-analysis. The complex methods used in meta-analyses should always be …
Self-management education for adults with type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis of the effect on glycemic control
OBJECTIVE—To evaluate the efficacy of self-management education on GHb in adults with
type 2 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS—We searched for English language …
type 2 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS—We searched for English language …
Progression of chronic kidney disease: the role of blood pressure control, proteinuria, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition: a patient-level meta-analysis
Background: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors reduce blood pressure and
urine protein excretion and slow the progression of chronic kidney disease. Purpose: To …
urine protein excretion and slow the progression of chronic kidney disease. Purpose: To …
Estimating GFR using serum cystatin C alone and in combination with serum creatinine: a pooled analysis of 3,418 individuals with CKD
BACKGROUND: Serum cystatin C was proposed as a potential replacement for serum
creatinine in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimation. We report the development and …
creatinine in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimation. We report the development and …
Maternal obesity and risk of gestational diabetes mellitus
OBJECTIVE—Numerous studies in the US and elsewhere have reported an increased risk
of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among women who are overweight or obese …
of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among women who are overweight or obese …
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and progression of nondiabetic renal disease: a meta-analysis of patient-level data
Purpose: To examine the efficacy of ACE inhibitors for treatment of nondiabetic renal disease.
Data Sources: 11 randomized, controlled trials comparing the efficacy of antihypertensive …
Data Sources: 11 randomized, controlled trials comparing the efficacy of antihypertensive …