Showing 201-214 of 214 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Renal 
- Ultrasound use for the placement of haemodialysis catheters
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Nov-2011
A significant proportion of patients starting dialysis do so with a temporary or tunnelled haemodialysis catheter. Insertion of these catheters can be achieved either by using the anatomical landmarks for the veins into which they are inserted or using ul
- Urate oxidase for the prevention and treatment of tumour lysis syndrome in children with cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Mar-2017
Tumour lysis syndrome (TLS) is a serious complication of malignancies and can result in renal failure or death. Previous reviews did not find clear evidence of benefit of urate oxidase in children with cancer. This review is the second update of a previou
- Urethral (indwelling or intermittent) or suprapubic routes for short‐term catheterisation in hospitalised adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Dec-2015
Indwelling urethral catheters are often used for bladder drainage in hospital. Urinary tract infection is the most common hospital-acquired infection, and a common complication of urinary catheterisation. Pain, ease of use and quality of life are importan
- Urethral injection therapy for urinary incontinence in women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Jul-2017
Urinary incontinence imposes a significant health and economic burden to society. Periurethral or transurethral injection of bulking agents is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used as one the surgical treatments of stress urinary incontinence (SUI)
- Urinary diversion and bladder reconstruction/replacement using intestinal segments for intractable incontinence or following cystectomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2012
Surgery performed to improve or replace the function of the diseased urinary bladder has been carried out for over a century. Main reasons for improving or replacing the function of the urinary bladder are bladder cancer, neurogenic bladder dysfunction, d
- Urodynamic studies for management of urinary incontinence in children and adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Oct-2013
Urodynamic tests are used to investigate people who have urinary incontinence or other urinary symptoms in order to make a definitive, objective diagnosis. The aim is to help select the treatment most likely to be successful. The investigations are invasi
- Ursodeoxycholic acid for cystic fibrosis‐related liver disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Sep-2017
Abnormal biliary secretion leads to the thickening of bile and the formation of plugs within the bile ducts; the consequent obstruction and abnormal bile flow ultimately results in the development of cystic fibrosis-related liver disease. This condition p
- Ursodeoxycholic acid for primary biliary cirrhosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Dec-2012
Ursodeoxycholic acid is administered to patients with primary biliary cirrhosis, a chronic progressive inflammatory autoimmune-mediated liver disease with unknown aetiology. Despite its controversial effects, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has appr
- Vitamin D compounds for people with chronic kidney disease not requiring dialysis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2009
Vitamin D compounds are used to suppress elevated serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- Vitamin D compounds for people with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2009
Clinical guidelines recommend vitamin D compounds to suppress serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) in chronic kidney disease (CKD), however treatment may be associated with increased serum phosphorus and calcium, which are associated with increased mortality i
- Washout policies in long‐term indwelling urinary catheterisation in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Mar-2017
People requiring long-term bladder draining with an indwelling catheter can experience catheter blockage. Regimens involving different solutions can be used to wash out catheters with the aim of preventing blockage. This is an update of a review published
- Water for preventing urinary stones
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Feb-2020
Urinary stone disease is a common condition characterised by increasing prevalence and high rates of recurrence. Observational studies have reported that increased water intake played a role in the prevention of urinary stone formation but with limited st
- Weighted vaginal cones for urinary incontinence
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Jul-2013
For a long time pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) has been the most common form of conservative (non-surgical) treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Weighted vaginal cones can be used to help women to train their pelvic floor muscles. Cones a
- Which anticholinergic drug for overactive bladder symptoms in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2012
Around 16% to 45% of adults have overactive bladder symptoms, urgency with frequency or urgency urinary incontinence, or both, termed 'overactive bladder syndrome'. Anticholinergic drugs are common treatments.
