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- Effect of the treatment of Type II diabetes mellitus on the development of cognitive impairment and dementia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Oct-2008
There is increasing interest in preventing cognitive impairment and dementia in later life. Epidemiological evidence shows a relationship between cognitive impairment and Type II diabetes. This association is stronger in patients who have been diagnosed f
- Effectiveness of brief alcohol interventions in primary care populations
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Aug-2009
Many trials reported that brief interventions are effective in reducing excessive drinking. However, some trials have been criticised for being clinically unrepresentative and unable to inform clinical practice.
- Efficacy and safety of pharmacological interventions for the treatment of the Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-May-2011
Alcohol abuse and dependence represents a very serious health problem worldwide with major social, interpersonal and legal interpolations. Pharmacological treatments presently used are of uncertain effectiveness and there is even more doubt on the compara
- Efficacy of Psychostimulant Drugs for Cocaine Dependence
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Feb-2010
Cocaine dependence is an increasingly prevalent disorder for which no medication is approved yet. Likewise opioid for heroin dependence, replacement therapy with psychostimulant could be efficacious for cocaine dependence.
- Electroconvulsive therapy for schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Aug-2009
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) involves the induction of a seizure for therapeutic purposes by the administration of a variable frequency electrical stimulus shock via electrodes applied to the scalp. The effects of its use in people with schizophrenia a
- Electroconvulsive therapy for the depressed elderly
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Apr-2015
Depressive disorders are common in old age, with serious health consequences such as increased morbidity, disability, and mortality. The frailty of elderly people may seriously hamper the efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapy. Therefore, electroconvulsiv
- Enhancing partner support to improve smoking cessation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jun-2012
While many cessation programmes are available to assist smokers in quitting, research suggests that partner involvement may encourage long-term abstinence.
- Escitalopram versus other antidepressive agents for depression
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Aug-2009
Although pharmacological and psychological interventions are both effective for major depression, antidepressant drugs remain the mainstay of treatment in primary and secondary care settings. During the last 20 years, antidepressant prescribing has risen
- Estrogen for schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2009
In terms of clinical outcomes, women with schizophrenia seem to fare better then men, but appear more vulnerable to psychotic illness in the period after birth and menopause. As these vulnerable periods to psychosis are associated with estrogen withdrawal
- Exercise in prevention and treatment of anxiety and depression among children and young people
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Oct-2008
Depression and anxiety are common psychological disorders for children and adolescents. Psychological (e.g. psychotherapy), psychosocial (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy) and biological (e.g. SSRIs or tricyclic drugs) treatments are the most common trea
- Exercise interventions for smoking cessation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Aug-2014
Taking regular exercise may help people give up smoking by moderating nicotine withdrawal and cravings, and by helping to manage weight gain.
- 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 schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-May-2011
The health benefits of physical activity and exercise are well documented and these effects could help people with schizophrenia.
- Exercise to improve self-esteem in children and young people
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Nov-2008
Psychological and behavioural problems in children and adolescents are common, and improving self-esteem may help to prevent the development of such problems. There is strong evidence for the positive physical health outcomes of exercise, but the evidence
- Family and carer smoking control programmes for reducing children's exposure to environmental tobacco smoke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Mar-2014
Children's exposure to other people's cigarette smoke (environmental tobacco smoke, or ETS) is associated with a range of adverse health outcomes for children. Parental smoking is a common source of children's exposure to ETS. Older children are also at r
- Family and parenting interventions in children and adolescents with conduct disorder and delinquency aged 10-17
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2008
Conduct disorder and delinquency are significant problems for children and adolescents and their families, with the potential to consume much of the resources of the health, social care and juvenile justice systems. A number of family and parenting interv
- Family intervention for schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2012
People with schizophrenia from families that express high levels of criticism, hostility, or over involvement, have more frequent relapses than people with similar problems from families that tend to be less expressive of emotions. Forms of psychosocial i
- Family interventions for bipolar disorder
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Oct-2008
Pharmacological treatments are the principal intervention for bipolar disorder. Alone, however, they are not sufficient to control symptoms and maintain psychosocial functioning. Adjunctive psychosocial interventions may help to improve the patient's cond
- Family therapy for asthma in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Mar-2009
Psychosocial and emotional factors are important in childhood asthma. Nevertheless, drug therapy alone continues to be the main treatment. Treatment programmes that include behavioural or psychological interventions have been developed to improve disturbe
- 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
