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- Different antibiotic regimens for treating asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Jul-2010
Asymptomatic bacteriuria occurs in 5% to 10% of pregnancies and, if left untreated, can lead to serious complications.
- Different antibiotic treatments for group A streptococcal pharyngitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Mar-2021
Antibiotics provide only modest benefit in treating sore throat, although their effectiveness increases in people with positive throat swabs for group A beta-haemolytic streptococci (GABHS). It is unclear which antibiotic is the best choice if antibiotics
- Different classes of antibiotics given to women routinely for preventing infection at caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Mar-2021
Caesarean section increases the risk of postpartum infection for women and prophylactic antibiotics have been shown to reduce the incidence; however, there are adverse effects. It is important to identify the most effective class of antibiotics to use and
- Different communication strategies for disclosing a diagnosis of schizophrenia and related disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Oct-2017
Delivering the diagnosis of a serious illness is an important skill in most fields of medicine, including mental health. Research has found that communication skills can impact on a person's recall and understanding of the diagnosis, treatment options and
- Different communication strategies for disclosing results of diagnostic prenatal testing
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Oct-2010
Any screening program aiming to reassure pregnant women that their unborn baby is healthy will cause anxiety while waiting for the test results.
- Different corticosteroids and regimens for accelerating fetal lung maturation for women at risk of preterm birth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Aug-2013
Despite the widespread use of antenatal corticosteroids to prevent respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants, there is currently no consensus as to the type of corticosteroid to use; nor the dose, frequency, timing of use or the route of administra
- Different dosage schedules for reducing cardiotoxicity in people with cancer receiving anthracycline chemotherapy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Mar-2016
This review update has been managed by both the Childhood Cancer and Cochrane Gynaecological, Neuro-oncology and Orphan Cancer Groups.
- Different doses of prophylactic platelet transfusion for preventing bleeding in people with haematological disorders after myelosuppressive chemotherapy or stem cell transplantation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Oct-2015
Platelet transfusions are used in modern clinical practice to prevent and treat bleeding in people who are thrombocytopenic due to bone marrow failure. Although considerable advances have been made in platelet transfusion therapy in the last 40 years, som
- Different doses, durations and modes of delivery of nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Apr-2019
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) aims to replace nicotine from cigarettes to ease the transition from cigarette smoking to abstinence. It works by reducing the intensity of craving and withdrawal symptoms. Although there is clear evidence that NRT used
- Different durations of corticosteroid therapy for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Mar-2018
Current guidelines recommend that patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should be treated with systemic corticosteroid for seven to 14 days. Intermittent systemic corticosteroid use is cumulatively associated wi
- Different functional treatment strategies for acute lateral ankle ligament injuries in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Feb-2013
Acute lateral ankle ligament ruptures are common problems in present health care. Early mobilisation and functional treatment are advocated as a preferable treatment strategy. However, functional treatment comprises a broad spectrum of treatment strategie
- Different infusion durations for preventing platinum‐induced hearing loss in children with cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jan-2020
Platinum-based therapy, including cisplatin, carboplatin or oxaliplatin, or a combination of these, is used to treat a variety of paediatric malignancies. Unfortunately, one of the most important adverse effects is the occurrence of hearing loss or ototox
- Different insulin types and regimens for pregnant women with pre‐existing diabetes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Feb-2017
Insulin requirements may change during pregnancy, and the optimal treatment for pre-existing diabetes is unclear. There are several insulin regimens (e.g. via syringe, pen) and types of insulin (e.g. fast-acting insulin, human insulin).
- Different intensities of glycaemic control for pregnant women with pre‐existing diabetes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-May-2016
The optimal glycaemic control target in pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes is unclear, although there is a clear link between high glucose concentrations and adverse birth outcomes.
- Different intensities of glycaemic control for women with gestational diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Apr-2016
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has major short- and long-term implications for both the mother and her baby. GDM is defined as a carbohydrate intolerance resulting in hyperglycaemia or any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition
- Different lasers and techniques for proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Mar-2018
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a chronic progressive disease of the retinal microvasculature associated with prolonged hyperglycaemia. Proliferative DR (PDR) is a sight-threatening complication of DR and is characterised by the development of abnormal new v
- Different magnesium sulphate regimens for neuroprotection of the fetus for women at risk of preterm birth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jan-2012
The effectiveness of antenatal magnesium sulphate for neuroprotection of the fetus, infant, and child prior to very preterm birth, when given to women considered at risk of preterm birth, has been established. There is currently no consensus as to the reg
- Different methods and settings for glucose monitoring for gestational diabetes during pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Oct-2017
Incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing worldwide. Blood glucose monitoring plays a crucial part in maintaining glycaemic control in women with GDM and is generally recommended by healthcare professionals. There are several differen
- Different methods of external fixation for treating distal radial fractures in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Aug-2008
Fracture of the distal radius is a common injury. A surgical treatment is external fixation, where metal pins inserted into bone on either side of the fracture are then fixed to an external frame.
- Different oral corticosteroid regimens for acute asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-May-2016
Asthma is a common long-term breathing condition that affects approximately 300 million people worldwide. People with asthma may experience short-term worsening of their asthma symptoms; these episodes are often known as ‘exacerbations’, ‘flare-ups’, ‘att
