Showing 181-200 of 498 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Neurologic 
- Felbamate add‐on therapy for drug‐resistant focal epilepsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Aug-2019
This is an updated version of the Cochrane Review previously published in 2017.
- 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, 29-Dec-2017
Reduced cardiorespiratory fitness (cardiorespiratory deconditioning) is a common consequence of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Fitness training may be implemented to address this impairment.
- Fluid therapy for acute bacterial meningitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2016
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, 6-Jun-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, 10-Jun-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, 8-Oct-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 treatment for drug‐resistant focal epilepsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Jan-2021
This is an updated version of the Cochrane Review previously published in 2018.
- Gabapentin for chronic neuropathic pain in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jun-2017
Gabapentin is commonly used to treat neuropathic pain (pain due to nerve damage). This review updates a review published in 2014, and previous reviews published in 2011, 2005 and 2000.
- 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, 25-Jan-2006
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 antipsychotic‐induced tardive dyskinesia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Apr-2018
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, 31-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, 21-Jan-2009
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, 12-May-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)
- Gluten- and casein-free diets for autistic spectrum disorder
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Apr-2019
It has been suggested that peptides from gluten and casein may have a role in the origins of autism and that the physiology and psychology of autism might be explained by excessive opioid activity linked to these peptides. Research has reported abnormal l
- Haloperidol for agitation in dementia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Apr-2012
Agitation occurs in up to 70% of demented patients. Haloperidol has been used for decades to control agitation in dementia, but its effectiveness remains unclear. Previous meta-analyses examined only English language publications or compared haloperidol w
- Helmets for preventing injury in motorcycle riders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Sep-2008
Motorcycle crash victims form a high proportion of those killed or injured in road traffic crashes. Injuries to the head, following motorcycle crashes, are a common cause of severe morbidity and mortality. It seems intuitive that helmets should protect ag
