São Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina
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Knowledge of clinical and laboratory differences between chromosomal and undefined causes aids etiological research on non-obstructive azoospermia. ⋯ Clinical and laboratory data differentiate men with non-obstructive azoospermia and chromosomal anomalies, particularly KS and testicular XX, from those with undefined causes or other chromosomal anomalies.
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Hypertension is the most common disease in primary care settings. Only 30% of cases were adequately controlled. ⋯ The experience of having "pressure problem" is unique for each person. It is necessary to optimize listening, recognizing that, for the patient to understand what hypertension is and its management, there must be understanding and convergence of proposals, adjustments, and changes in a positive and personalized way. As a result of this study, we implemented educational actions in primary healthcare units.
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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).