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Comparison of manual versus sonic and ultrasonic toothbrushes: a review.
(2007-05-01)
PURPOSE: This review of the literature intends to evaluate the effect of brushes with high frequency motion when compared with manual toothbrushes regarding the indices of plaque and gingival bleeding. METHODS: Patients ...
Effects of motor intervention in elderly patients with dementia: An analysis of randomized controlled trials
(2007-04-01)
The objective of this study was to analyze randomized controlled trials published in the last decades involving motor intervention as a treatment for dementia, based on Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) criteria. A ...
A quantitative and qualitative evaluation of reports of clinical trials published in six Brazilian dental journals indexed in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO)
(Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, 2010-03-01)
Introduction: Open access publishing is becoming increasingly popular within the biomedical sciences. SciELO, the Scientific Electronic Library Online, is a digital library covering a selected collection of Brazilian ...
Randomized controlled trial on prevention of postcesarean infection using penicillin and cephalothin in Brazil
(Taylor & Francis As, 2006-07-01)
Background. There is a need to assess the effects of different antibiotic administration models on infectious complications among women from low-income populations who undergo cesarean delivery, and the cost benefit. Design. ...
Validity of Qualis database as a predictor of evidence hierarchy and risk of bias in randomized controlled trials: a case study in dentistry
(Faculdade de Medicina / USP, 2011-01-01)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the validity of the Qualis database in identifying the levels of scientific evidence and the quality of randomized controlled trials indexed in the Lilacs database. METHODS: We selected 40 open-access ...
Enzyme replacement therapy for Anderson-Fabry disease.
(2013-04-03)
Anderson-Fabry disease is an X-linked defect of glycosphingolipid metabolism. Progressive renal insufficiency is a major source of morbidity, additional complications result from cardio- and cerebro-vascular involvement. ...
The effect of school-based physical activity interventions on body mass index: a meta-analysis of randomized trials
(Faculdade de Medicina / USP, 2013-09-01)
This study reviewed the effectiveness of school-based physical activity interventions aimed at reducing overweight, obesity and hypertension in children. We searched 14 databases and analyzed studies published between April ...
Clinical evaluation of two packable resin-based composite restorations: A three-year report
(2010-07-01)
This randomized clinical trial sought to evaluate the performance of two packable composites over a period of 36 months. A total of 39 Class I and II restorations were placed in the permanent teeth of 20 patients. Using ...
Effect of periodontal treatment on the incidence of preterm delivery: a systematic review.
(2010-10-01)
Preterm birth is a major problem in public health in developed and developing countries and the search for risk factors of this event is important. The aim of this study was to review the effect of periodontal treatment ...
Motivation and frustration in cardiology trial participation: The patient perspective
(Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Hospital das Clínicas, 2012-01-01)
OBJECTIVE: The participation of humans in clinical cardiology trials remains essential, but little is known regarding participant perceptions of such studies. We examined the factors that motivated participation in such ...