Showing 181-200 of 503 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Neurologic 
- Exercise therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Feb-2016
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterised by persistent, medically unexplained fatigue, as well as symptoms such as musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbance, headaches and impaired concentration and short-term memory. CFS presents as a common, debili
- Exercise therapy for multiple sclerosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Oct-2015
No intervention has proven effective in modifying long-term disease prognosis in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) but exercise therapy is considered to be an important part of symptomatic and supportive treatment for these patients.
- Family therapy for attention-deficit disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Feb-2010
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is diagnosed in between 3% and 7% of school-age children and consists of the core symptoms of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Children are often treated with medication, usually stimulant medicat
- Felbamate add‐on therapy for drug‐resistant focal epilepsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Aug-2022
This is an updated version of the Cochrane Review first published in 2011, and most recently updated in 2019.
- Feverfew for preventing migraine
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Apr-2015
This review is an update of a previously published review in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews on 'Feverfew for preventing migraine' (2004, Issue 1). Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium L.) extract is a herbal remedy, which has been used for preventi
- Fitness training for cardiorespiratory conditioning after traumatic brain injury
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Mar-2009
Cardiorespiratory deconditioning is a common sequelae after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Clinically, fitness training is implemented to address this impairment, however this intervention has not been subject to rigorous review.
- Fluid therapy for acute bacterial meningitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-May-2014
Acute bacterial meningitis remains a disease with high mortality and morbidity rates. However, with prompt and adequate antimicrobial and supportive treatment, the chances for survival have improved, especially among infants and children. Careful manageme
- Fluoroquinolones for treating tuberculosis (presumed drug-sensitive)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-May-2013
Currently the World Health Organization only recommend fluoroquinolones for people with presumed drug-sensitive tuberculosis (TB) who cannot take standard first-line drugs. However, use of fluoroquinolones could shorten the length of treatment and improve
- Flupenthixol decanoate (depot) for schizophrenia or other similar psychotic disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-May-2014
Long-acting depot injections of drugs such as flupenthixol decanoate are extensively used as a means of long-term maintenance treatment for schizophrenia.
- Folic acid with or without vitamin B12 for the prevention and treatment of healthy elderly and demented people
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Nov-2008
Folate deficiency can result in congenital neural tube defects and megaloblastic anaemia. Low folate levels may be due to insufficient dietary intake or inefficient absorption, but impaired metabolic utilization also occurs.
- Force platform feedback for standing balance training after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Aug-2008
Standing balance deficits are common in individuals after stroke. One way to address these deficits is to provide the individual with feedback from a force platform while balance activities are performed. The feedback can take visual and/or auditory form.
- Gabapentin add-on for drug-resistant partial epilepsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jul-2013
The majority of people with epilepsy have a good prognosis and their seizures are well controlled by a single antiepileptic drug, but up to 30% develop drug-resistant epilepsy, especially those with partial seizures. In this review we summarise the curren
- Gabapentin for chronic neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jul-2015
This review is an update of a review published in 2011, itself a major update of previous reviews published in 2005 and 2000, investigating the effects of gabapentin in chronic neuropathic pain (pain due to nerve damage). Antiepileptic drugs are used to m
- Galantamine for Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Nov-2008
Galantamine is a specific, competitive, and reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.
- Galantamine for vascular cognitive impairment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Mar-2013
Vascular dementia represents the second most common type of dementia after that caused by Alzheimer's disease. Particularly in older patients, the combination of vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease is common and is referred to as mixed dementia. The
- Gamma-aminobutyric acid agonists for neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2012
Chronic antipsychotic drug treatment may cause tardive dyskinesia (TD), a long-term movement disorder. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) agonist drugs, which have intense sedative properties and may exacerbate psychotic symptoms, have been used to treat TD.
- Garlic for the prevention of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in hypertensive patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Jul-2012
Garlic is widely used by patients for its blood pressure lowering effects. A meta-analysis published in 2008 concluded that garlic consumption lowers blood pressure in hypertensive and normotensive patients. Therefore, it is important to review the curren
- Gastrostomy feeding versus oral feeding alone for children with cerebral palsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Jul-2013
Children with cerebral palsy can be significantly disabled in terms of their ability to suck, chew and swallow. This can lead to significant impairment in feeding and, eventually, to undernutrition. It can also result in aspiration of food into the lungs.
- Ginkgo biloba for cognitive impairment and dementia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Dec-2008
Products of the maidenhair tree, Ginkgo biloba, have long been used in China as a traditional medicine for various disorders of health. A standardized extract is widely used in the West for the treatment of a range of conditions including memory and conce
- Glatiramer acetate for multiple sclerosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Apr-2010
This is an updated Cochrane review of the previous version published (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004 , Issue 1 . Art. No.: CD004678. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004678)
