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- Dopamine agents for hepatic encephalopathy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Feb-2014
Patients with hepatic encephalopathy may present with extrapyramidal symptoms and changes in basal ganglia. These changes are similar to those seen in patients with Parkinson's disease. Dopamine agents (such as bromocriptine and levodopa, used for patient
- Dopamine agonist therapy in early Parkinson's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Nov-2008
Dopamine agonists are being used increasingly as first line treatment for Parkinson's disease, but there remains uncertainty about their clinical and cost-effectiveness relative to levodopa.
- Dopamine agonists for preventing future miscarriage in women with idiopathic hyperprolactinemia and recurrent miscarriage history
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Jul-2016
Hyperprolactinemia is the presence of abnormally high circulating levels of prolactin. Idopathic hyperprolactinemia is the term used when no cause of prolactin hypersecretion can be identified and it is causally related to the development of miscarriage i
- Dopamine agonists for preventing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Apr-2021
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a potentially serious complication of ovarian stimulation in assisted reproduction technology (ART). It is characterised by enlarged ovaries and an acute fluid shift from the intravascular space to the third spa
- Dopamine agonists for the treatment of restless legs syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Mar-2011
According to clinical guidelines, dopamine agonists are the first-line treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS).
- Dopamine for prevention of morbidity and mortality in term newborn infants with suspected perinatal asphyxia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jul-2002
Perinatal asphyxia remains an important condition with significant mortality and long-term morbidity. Multisystem involvement including hypotension and low cardiac output is common in infants with perinatal asphyxia. Dopamine is commonly used for infants
- Dopamine transporter imaging for the diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Jan-2015
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a common cause of neurodegenerative dementia of old age. Its accurate recognition can be important in clinical management and is essential for the development of disease-modifying treatments. The current clinical diagnos
- Dopamine versus dobutamine for hypotensive preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jul-2003
Inotropes are widely used in preterm infants to treat systemic hypotension. The most commonly used drugs are dopamine and dobutamine. These agents have different modes of action which may result in different haemodynamic effects.
- Dopamine versus no treatment to prevent renal dysfunction in indomethacin‐treated preterm newborn infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jul-2002
Indomethacin therapy for closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) frequently causes oliguria and occasionally more serious renal dysfunction. Low dose dopamine has been suggested as a means for preventing this side effect.
- Dornase alfa for cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Mar-2021
Dornase alfa is currently used as a mucolytic to treat pulmonary disease (the major cause of morbidity and mortality) in cystic fibrosis. It reduces mucus viscosity in the lungs, promoting improved clearance of secretions. This is an update of a previousl
- Double bag or Y‐set versus standard transfer systems for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis in end‐stage kidney disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Aug-2014
Peritonitis is the most frequent serious complication of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). It has a major influence on the number of patients switching from CAPD to haemodialysis and has probably restricted the wider acceptance and uptake
- Double gloving to reduce surgical cross‐infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jul-2006
The invasive nature of surgery, with its increased exposure to blood, means that during surgery there is a high risk of transfer of pathogens. Pathogens can be transferred through contact between surgical patients and the surgical team, resulting in post-
- Double wall versus single wall incubator for reducing heat loss in very low birth weight infants in incubators
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Apr-2007
Studies have shown improved survival of newborn infants maintained in the thermoneutral range. Incubators with a double plexiglass wall for additional insulation may help to provide an improved thermoneutral environment for very low birth weight infants.
- Double versus single intrauterine insemination (IUI) in stimulated cycles for subfertile couples
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Jul-2021
In subfertile couples, couples who have tried to conceive for at least one year, intrauterine insemination (IUI) with ovarian hyperstimulation (OH) is one of the treatment modalities that can be offered. When IUI is performed a second IUI in the same cycl
- Double-bundle versus single-bundle reconstruction for anterior cruciate ligament rupture in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Oct-2012
Arthroscopic reconstruction for anterior cruciate ligament rupture is a common orthopaedic procedure. One area of controversy is whether the method of double-bundle reconstruction, which represents the 'more anatomical' approach, gives improved outcomes c
- Down‐titration and discontinuation strategies of tumour necrosis factor–blocking agents for rheumatoid arthritis in patients with low disease activity
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-May-2019
Anti–tumour necrosis factor (TNF) agents are effective in treating people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but are associated with (dose-dependent) adverse effects and high costs. To prevent overtreatment, several trials have assessed the effectiveness of
- Doxapram for ventilatory failure due to exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Sep-2008
COPD is a progressive illness and in the later stages, exacerbations may lead to ventilatory failure. The combination of hypoxia and hypercapnia can lead to coma and death. Correction of these blood gas abnormalities is a medical emergency. Doxapram is a
- Doxapram treatment for apnea in preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Feb-2013
Recurrent apnea is common in preterm infants, particularly at very early gestational ages. Apnea can lead to hypoxemia and bradycardia, which may be severe enough to require resuscitation including use of positive pressure ventilation. Doxapram has been u
- Doxapram versus methylxanthine for apnea in preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Feb-2013
Recurrent apnea is common in preterm infants, particularly at very early gestational ages. These episodes of loss of effective breathing can lead to hypoxemia and bradycardia which may be severe enough to require resuscitation including use of positive pr
- Doxorubicin‐based chemotherapy for the palliative treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic soft tissue sarcoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jul-2003
Considerable controversy exists as to whether any benefit of doxorubicin-based combination chemotherapy outweighs increased toxic effects, inconvenience, and additional costs, compared to single-agent doxorubicin. There is substantial variation in clinica
