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- (Ultra‐)long‐acting insulin analogues for people with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Mar-2021
People with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) need treatment with insulin for survival. Whether any particular type of (ultra-)long-acting insulin provides benefit especially regarding risk of diabetes complications and hypoglycaemia is unknown.
- 11C-PIB-PET for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease dementia and other dementias in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jul-2014
According to the latest revised National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke and the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association (now known as the Alzheimer's Association) (NINCDS-ADRDA) diagnostic criteria for Alzhe
- 123I-MIBG scintigraphy and 18F-FDG-PET imaging for diagnosing neuroblastoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Sep-2015
Neuroblastoma is an embryonic tumour of childhood that originates in the neural crest. It is the second most common extracranial malignant solid tumour of childhood.
- 18F-FDG PET for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease dementia and other dementias in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Feb-2015
¹8F-FDFG uptake by brain tissue as measured by positron emission tomography (PET) is a well-established method for assessment of brain function in people with dementia. Certain findings on brain PET scans can potentially predict the decline of mild cognit
- 20 µg versus >20 µg estrogen combined oral contraceptives for contraception
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jul-2013
Concern about estrogen-related adverse effects has led to progressive reductions in the estrogen dose in combination oral contraceptives (COCs). However, reducing the amount of estrogen to improve safety could result in decreased contraceptive effectivene
- 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors for prostate cancer prevention
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jan-2012
Five-alpha-reductase inhibitors (5ARI) are frequently used to treat bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia and male androgenic alopecia. They have potential as chemopreventive agents.
- 5-Fluorouracil for glaucoma surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Feb-2014
Trabeculectomy is performed as a treatment for many types of glaucoma in an attempt to lower the intraocular pressure. The surgery involves creating a channel through the sclera, through which intraocular fluid can leave the eye. If scar tissue blocks the
- 5-FU for genital warts in non-immunocompromised individuals
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Mar-2010
Genital warts are common and usually are harmless but can be painful and psychologically burdensome. Several local treatments can be used, including topical 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU).
- A 'test and treat' strategy for elevated wound protease activity for healing in venous leg ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Jan-2016
Venous leg ulcers are a common and recurring type of complex wound. They can be painful, malodorous, prone to infection and slow to heal. Standard treatment includes compression therapy and a dressing. The use of protease-modulating treatments for venous
- A therapeutic-only versus prophylactic platelet transfusion strategy for preventing bleeding in patients with haematological disorders after myelosuppressive chemotherapy or stem cell transplantation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Sep-2015
Platelet transfusions are used in modern clinical practice to prevent and treat bleeding in thrombocytopenic patients with bone marrow failure. Although considerable advances have been made in platelet transfusion therapy in the last 40 years, some areas
- Ab interno supraciliary microstent surgery for open‐angle glaucoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-May-2021
Glaucoma is the leading cause of global irreversible blindness, often associated with raised intraocular pressure (IOP). Where medical or laser treatment has failed or is not tolerated, surgery is often required. Minimally-invasive surgical approaches hav
- Abacavir-based triple nucleoside regimens for maintenance therapy in patients with HIV
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-May-2013
Regimen simplification can be defined as a change in established effective therapy to reduce pill burden and dosing frequency, to enhance tolerability, or to decrease specific food and fluid requirements. Many patients on suppressive antiretroviral therap
- Abatacept for rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2009
Abatacept inhibits the co-stimulation of T cells and disrupts the inflammatory chain of events that leads to joint inflammation, pain, and damage in rheumatoid arthritis.
- Abdominal decompression for suspected fetal compromise/pre-eclampsia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-May-2012
Abdominal decompression was developed as a means of pain relief during labour. It has also been used for complications of pregnancy, and in healthy pregnant women in an attempt to improve fetal wellbeing and intellectual development.
- Abdominal decompression in normal pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-May-2012
Abdominal decompression was developed as a means of pain relief during labour. It has also been used for complications of pregnancy, and in healthy pregnant women in an attempt to improve fetal wellbeing and intellectual development.
- Abdominal drainage to prevent intra-peritoneal abscess after open appendectomy for complicated appendicitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Feb-2015
Appendectomy, the surgical removal of the appendix, is performed primarily for acute appendicitis. Patients who undergo appendectomy for complicated appendicitis, defined as gangrenous or perforated appendicitis, are more likely to suffer from postoperati
- Abdominal drainage versus no drainage post-gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-May-2015
Gastrectomy remains the primary therapeutic method for resectable gastric cancer. Thought of as an important measure to reduce post-operative complications and mortality, abdominal drainage has been used widely after gastrectomy for gastric cancer in prev
- Abdominal lift for laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Aug-2013
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (key-hole removal of the gallbladder) is now the most often used method for treatment of symptomatic gallstones. Several cardiopulmonary changes (decreased cardiac output, pulmonary compliance, and increased peak airway pressu
- Abdominal surgical incisions for caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Apr-2013
Caesarean section is the commonest major operation performed on women worldwide. Operative techniques, including abdominal incisions, vary. Some of these techniques have been evaluated through randomised trials.
- Absorbable staples for uterine incision at caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-May-2008
Staples can be placed during the making of an incision, with the aim of decreasing blood loss from the cut edges.
