Systematic reviews of diagnostic test accuracy (DTA) studies are fundamental to the
decision making process in evidence based medicine. Although such studies are regarded …

Abstract Background The PRISMA Statement is a reporting guideline designed to improve
transparency of systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses. Seven extensions to the …

There are no approved diagnostic biomarkers for at-risk non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
(NASH), defined by the presence of NASH, high histological activity and fibrosis stage≥ 2 …

Comparative diagnostic test accuracy studies assess and compare the accuracy of 2 or
more tests in the same study. Although these studies have the potential to yield reliable …

Introduction Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy Study (STARD) was developed
to improve the completeness and transparency of reporting in studies investigating …

Misuse of statistics in medical and sports science research is common and may lead to
detrimental consequences to healthcare. Many authors, editors and peer reviewers of …

Diagnostic accuracy studies are, like other clinical studies, at risk of bias due to
shortcomings in design and conduct, and the results of a diagnostic accuracy study may not …

Background Alzheimer's disease biomarkers are important for early diagnosis in routine
clinical practice and research. Three core CSF biomarkers for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's …

Revisões sistemáticas e meta-análises se tornaram extremamente importantes na
assistência à saúde. Clínicos as leem para se manterem atualizados em suas áreas, 1, 2 e …

Importance An international task force recently redefined the concept of sepsis. This task
force recommended the use of the quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) …