Showing 1-20 of 1271 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Special categories 
- Abstinence‐only programs for HIV infection prevention in high‐income countries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2007
Abstinence-only interventions promote sexual abstinence as the only means of preventing sexual acquisition of HIV; they do not promote safer-sex strategies (e.g., condom use). Although abstinence-only programs are widespread, there has been no internation
- Abstinence‐plus programs for HIV infection prevention in high‐income countries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jan-2008
Abstinence-plus interventions promote sexual abstinence as the best means of preventing acquisition of HIV, but also encourage safer-sex strategies (eg condom use) for sexually active participants.
- Action plans with brief patient education for exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Dec-2016
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are a major driver of decline in health status and impose high costs on healthcare systems. Action plans offer a form of self-management that can be delivered in the outpatient setting to help
- Acupuncture and dry-needling for low back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2011
Although low-back pain is usually a self-limiting and benign disease that tends to improve spontaneously over time, a large variety of therapeutic interventions are available for its treatment.
- Acupuncture and electroacupuncture for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Oct-2005
Acupuncture has been used by rehabilitation specialists as an adjunct therapy for the symptomatic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine where thin needles are inserted in specific documented points believed
- Acupuncture and related interventions for smoking cessation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jan-2014
Acupuncture and related techniques are promoted as a treatment for smoking cessation in the belief that they may reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
- Acupuncture for acute stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Mar-2018
Sensory stimulation via acupuncture has been reported to alter activities of numerous neural systems by activating multiple efferent pathways. Acupuncture, one of the main physical therapies in Traditional Chinese Medicine, has been widely used to treat p
- Acupuncture for Bell's palsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Aug-2010
Bell's palsy or idiopathic facial palsy is an acute facial paralysis due to inflammation of the facial nerve. A number of studies published in China have suggested acupuncture is beneficial for facial palsy.
- Acupuncture for chronic asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jul-2003
Acupuncture has traditionally been used to treat asthma in China and is used increasingly for this purpose internationally.
- Acupuncture for depression
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Mar-2018
Depression is recognised as a major public health problem that has a substantial impact on individuals and on society. People with depression may consider using complementary therapies such as acupuncture, and an increasing body of research has been under
- Acupuncture for epilepsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-May-2014
Acupuncture is increasingly used in people with epilepsy. It remains unclear whether existing evidence is rigorous enough to support its use. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2008.
- Acupuncture for glaucoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Feb-2020
Glaucoma is a multi-factorial optic neuropathy characterized by an acquired loss of retinal ganglion cells at levels beyond normal age-related loss and corresponding atrophy of the optic nerve. Although many treatments are available to manage glaucoma, pa
- Acupuncture for insomnia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Sep-2012
Although conventional non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments for insomnia are effective in many people, alternative therapies such as acupuncture are widely practised. However, it remains unclear whether current evidence is rigorous enough to
- Acupuncture for lateral elbow pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jan-2002
This review is one in a series of reviews of interventions for lateral elbow pain. Lateral elbow pain, or tennis elbow, is a common condition causing pain in the elbow and forearm and lack of strength and function of the elbow and wrist. Acupuncture has l
- Acupuncture for neck disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Apr-2016
Neck pain is one of the three most frequently reported complaints of the musculoskeletal system. Treatments for neck pain are varied, as are perceptions of benefit. Acupuncture has been used as an alternative to more conventional treatment for musculoskel
- Acupuncture for schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Oct-2014
Acupuncture, with many categories such as traditional acupuncture, electroacupuncture, laser acupuncture, and acupoint injection, has been shown to be relatively safe with few adverse effects. It is accessible and inexpensive, at least in China, and is li
- Acupuncture for shoulder pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jun-2008
There are many commonly employed forms of treatment for shoulder disorders. This review of acupuncture is one in a series of reviews of varying interventions for shoulder disorders including adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), rotator cuff disease and
- Acupuncture for stroke rehabilitation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Aug-2016
Stroke is the second most common cause of death in the world and in China it has now become the main cause of death. It is also a main cause of adult disability and dependency. Acupuncture for stroke has been used in China for hundreds of years and is inc
- Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jun-2016
Acupuncture is often used for migraine prevention but its effectiveness is still controversial. We present an update of our Cochrane review from 2009.
- Acupuncture for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Apr-2012
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, costly, and difficult to treat disorder that impairs health-related quality of life and work productivity. Evidence-based treatment guidelines have been unable to provide guidance on the effects of acupuncture f
