The Importance of the Proper Definition of Adulthood: What is and What is Not Included in a Scientific Publication

The Importance of the Proper Definition of Adulthood: What is and What is Not Included in a Scientific Publication

We have read with great interest the study by Khan et al.[1]: “Surgery for Tetralogy of Fallot in Adults: Early Outcomes”, published in the Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, volume 31, issue 4, pages 300-3. While the authors should be congratulated for their efforts to develop a pediatric cardiac surgery program in a difficult context, we have some comments, concerns, and questions a...

P-value: What is and what is not

The misinterpretation and misuse of p-value have been increasing for decades. In March 2016, the American Statistical Association released a statement to warn about the use and interpretation of p-value. In this study, we provided a definition and discussion of p-value and emphasized the importance of its accurate interpretation.    

What is the Real Cause of Glaucoma?

Introduction: The term glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that have a characteristic optic neuropathy with associated visual field loss in common. Intraocular pressure has been considered to be the only causal factor for glaucoma and the only factor that can be manipulated to alter the course of the disease. But considering high intraocular pressure as the only factor responsible for glauco...

health communication what it is and what is not

What is the Clinical Skills Learning Center?

With shorter periods of hospitalazation, fewer patient beds and more health care facilities in the society, patients are now more acutely ill and highly dependent, causing less opportunities for medical students to practice and learn basic clinical skills. On the other hand, enhanced patient rights and other learnig limitations require that professional education provide not only knowledge and ...