Maria Giovanna Ranalli

TL;DR: In this paper, a small area estimation approach that combines small area random effects with a smooth, non-parametrically specified trend is proposed, where penalized splines are used as the representation for the nonparametric trend and the resulting model is readily fitted by using existing model fitting approaches such as restricted maximum likelihood.

TL;DR: In patients on treatment with direct anticoagulants (DOACs) variation of renal function is common and identifying conditions associated with variation of kidney function may increase safety of DOACs.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials exploring the effects of β-blockers on both pSBP and cSBP in hypertension.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigate alternatives when a linear MM does not hold because, on one side, linearity may not be assumed and/or, on the other, normality of the random effects may not been assumed.

TL;DR: The results suggest that LUS, due to its non-invasiveness, affordability and capacity to detect increases in EVLW, might be useful in better managing postoperative patients.