The efficacy of loop diuretics in acute renal failure: Assessment using Bayesian evidence synthesis techniques

Objective: To quantify the therapeutic efficacy of loop diuretics in acute renal failure using Bayesian evidence synthesis, because despite widespread use, the role of diuretics is controversial. Data Source: Randomized controlled trials or nonrandomized studies, 1966 to January 2007, identified from MEDLINE and EMBASE databases and manual bibliographic search. Study Selection: Studies with assessable predefined end points, exclusive of those...