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. 2016 Sep-Oct;91(5):621–627. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20164808

Chart 1.

Grade of recommendation and level of evidence

A- Experimental or observational studies of higher consistency.
B- Experimental or observational studies of lower consistency.
C- Case reports/ uncontrolled studies.
D- Opinion without critical evaluation, based on consensus, physiological studies or animal models.